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Location : | Dakar, SENEGAL |
Application Deadline : | 30-May-22 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Additional Category : | Management |
Type of Contract : | FTA Local |
Post Level : | NO-B |
Languages Required : | French |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 1 year |
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 |
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The Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is tasked with assisting Governments in its region with building capacity in the areas of drug control, crime prevention and criminal justice. Activities are implemented through regional and thematic programmatic frameworks. This position is located in Dakar, Senegal. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer heading the Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Unit, located at the UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa in Dakar, Senegal, and the overall guidance of the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor (Head, Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Section, ROSEN).
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Results expected
Within assigned authority, the National Project Officer will assist in the implementation of the project “Strengthening the capacities of West African states to develop a human rights-based response to smuggling of migrants and to effectively respond to human rights violations related to irregular migration” – PROMIS project. In particular the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:
Work implies frequent interactions with the following:
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Competencies |
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Core Innovation: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations Leadership Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges People Management Appropriately involves team in different stages of work and decision-making Communication Expresses information and views with adaptive reasoning and appreciation for complexity and variation Delivery Technical/Functional Teamwork Planning and organizing Communication Client orientation
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal law, criminology, social science, international relations, political science, law, or public administration. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in crime prevention, criminal justice and/or migration issues at national and/or international level is required. Direct experience on smuggling of migrants/ migration or trafficking in persons is desirable. Familiarity with project formulation, implementation and monitoring, and exposure to international development cooperation is highly desirable. Language Requirements: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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