Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption), P-3

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Nairobi, Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) and will also report to the Representative ROEA and the Chief, Field Support Section (FSS), Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), UNODC. The incumbent will receive substantive and policy guidance from UNODC headquarters in Vienna, in particular from the Chief, FSS/CEB/DTA and other senior staff of the Branch, as well as from UNODC’s Regional Anti-Corruption hub in Kenya, Nairobi.

Responsibilities

The Global Programme to prevent and combat corruption is a technical assistance programme being offered by UNODC to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States to effectively implement the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). This position is located in the Regional Anti-Corruption Hub for Africa. In line with UNCAC Conference of the States Parties, Resolution 9/4 “Strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption at regional levels”, UNODC has established a number of regional anti-corruption hubs to more effectively coordinate its technical assistance delivery across a wider geographical area, including the Anti-Corruption Hub in Nairobi which covers Sub-Saharan Africa.

Within assigned authority and under substantive guidance of FSS/CEB/DTA, UNODC headquarters Vienna, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) is primarily responsible for organizing and conducting the implementation of anti-corruption technical assistance programmes and activities (including policy advice, technical expertise and practical day-to-day support to anti-corruption bodies).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

In coordination with the relevant field offices and in accordance with UNODC's overall strategy for Africa, and as an integral element of the various UNODC Regional Programmes, provide advice and input to the implementation of a technical assistance programme in anti-corruption at the regional and/or national levels in countries in all of Sub-Saharan Africa, including many francophone countries.
Contribute to resource mobilization for the anti-corruption programme by establishing and maintaining close liaison with donor countries and other partners in coordination with DTA/CEB, and relevant UNODC regional offices where multiple field offices are implicated.
Coordinate administrative staff of the Africa Anti-Corruption Hub, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of technical assistance activities, including organization of workshops, trainings and missions.
Coordinate activities related to budget and funding; supervise expenditures and utilization of funds related to the programme; ensure compliance with United Nations financial rules and regulations and initiate programme and/or budget revisions.
Participate in providing advice and assistance, where necessary and required, in enhancing and upgrading the relevant legislation and other legal instruments in conformity with UNCAC. Support the strengthening and capacity-building of national anti-corruption agencies, including the development of mandates, structures and operational practices.
Lead and participate in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to consultants, government officials, and other parties, and drafting mission summaries.
Conduct and/or follow-up on anti-corruption technical assistance needs assessments, particularly in conflict, post-conflict and peace-building situations. Provide technical guidance to national counterparts and other UNODC field offices, as appropriate and required.
Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and international levels tasked with the prevention of and fight against corruption. Work with government counterparts to advocate and build capacity to deal with proceeds of corruption and crime, and asset recovery, in particular with relevant government agencies, but also with the legislative assemblies and the private sector, as appropriate.
Assist in designing and further upgrading and developing national anti-corruption strategies and anti-corruption campaigns in collaboration with civil society, media, business sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). Contribute to developing targeted anti-corruption training courses based on needs analysis, especially for key personnel in the area of prevention, criminalization, enforcement and asset recovery.
Participate in coordinating closely all activities with regional UNODC anti-corruption advisers and project managers. Liaise and share information regularly with other partners on programme activities. Prepare regular progress reports on the development of his/her work, as may be requested by the funding partner(s), national counterparts or UNODC.
Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches to corruption and economic crime. Has good knowledge of programmatic and operational aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Is able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Has ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, international relations, economics, political and social sciences or a related discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of professional experience working within or providing advisory services to anti-corruption bodies or investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in anti-corruption agency, law enforcement, prosecution service or the judiciary; or working as technical adviser on good governance or anti-corruption in international organizations or a non-governmental organization is required.
Work experience in designing national anti-corruption policies, strategies and public campaigns is desirable.
Work experience on anti-corruption and governance in conflict, post-conflict and peace building situations is desirable.
Experience with proven track record of successful fundraising for anti-corruption and good governance programmes in Africa is desirable.
Work experience in project or programme management is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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