UNV Jobs - 56785- Junior Programe Officer

Junior Programe Officer – Counter Terrorism

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

UNV

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

08-Jun-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

UNV

Duration of Initial Contract :

Initial duration of one year

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is a programme of the UN organization, which promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

Brief Project Description:

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is mandated by the General Assembly to assist Member States with the prevention of illicit drugs, crime and terrorism by providing legal technical assistance and criminal justice capacity-building activities. In the context of global counter-terrorism efforts, UNODC provides technical assistance to requesting countries in addressing the legal and criminal justice aspects of countering terrorism. The delivery of specialized technical assistance is led by its Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), jointly with the UNODC Country Office for Nigeria. Since 2012, UNODC has been actively engaged with the Nigerian Government in providing counter-terrorism assistance through a programme endorsed by the Government and implemented in partnership with the European Union and other international partners, entitled “Partnership on Strengthening Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism”. The Programme’s objective is to help Nigerian criminal justice entities to strengthen their capacity to undertake rule of law-based and human rights-compliant measures against terrorism. The Programme has focused on: enhancing the capacity of national criminal justice officials to implement counter-terrorism measures, especially the successful investigation and prosecution of terrorism in accordance with rule of law and with due respect for human rights; reinforce international criminal justice cooperation; strengthen

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative and the supervision of the lead officer (Manager/Coordinator) for the Nigeria CT Project, the Junior Programme Officer (Counter Terrorism) will carry out a diverse work plan entailing specified assignments in the following main areas:

Provide support for the substantive and organizational liaison with the project’s national counterpart entities and officials, and with international partners with field presence in Nigeria.
Participate in and contribute to the planning, preparations for, implementation and coordination of project activities
Participate in and contribute to project management, especially in ensuring project reporting, promoting project visibility, partnership building and mobilizing support
Provide support for carrying out the project administration, such as project implementation monitoring and budget management.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to:
Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Output:

Excellent substantive and organizational liaison ensured with the project’s national counterpart entities and officials, and with the international partners with field presence in Nigeria. Effective and timely oral and written communications. Excellent networking.
Timely and good quality substantive and organizational contributions for the planning, preparations for, implementation and coordination of project activities. Various written substantive products. Planning and execution of organizational details.
Timely and good quality contributions for the project management, especially in ensuring project reporting, promoting project visibility, partnership building and mobilizing support. Various written products. Networking.
Timely and effective support for carrying out the project administration, such as project implementation monitoring and budget management.
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Competencies

Computer skills:

Experience in handling web-based management system
Proficiency in Standard Computer Software (Word, Excel, Database, PowerPoint, Internet)
Strong aptitude for learning computer based financial and program management software for monitoring programs
Experience in the usage of ATLAS (Finance Application Access Module) will be an advantage.

Language skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Possesses strong interpersonal skills
Result oriented outlook

Required Skills and Experience

University degree (bachelor degree) in Law, Criminology, Social Sciences, International Relations or related fields. An advanced university degree (Masters degree) is desirable.
Familiarity with rule of law, criminal justice, crime and terrorism prevention.
Professional work experience in criminal justice or related disciplines is desirable.
UN Youth Volunteers can be within the age range between 18 to 29 years
Strong interpersonal skills, incl. excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, team and networking skills.
Proficient use of word, excel and power point.
Evidence of ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; sense of cultural and gender sensitivity.
A strong commitment to development; commitment to work for counter terrorism an interest in adapting to varied physical and professional environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.

Conditions of Service
A 12-month contract; monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to N 75,931; settling-in-grant (if applicable) equivalent of one month VLA, i.e. Naira 75,931 for a 12-month assignment if candidate is recruited from outside the duty station, or pro-rated if assignment is shorter than 12 months; life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return travel (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

No fee

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicant's bank accounts.
The UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence