Kathmandu
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision and policy guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for South Asia and the direct supervision of GLO.ACT Project Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for leading GLO.ACT South Asia implementation in Nepal, through planning, implementing and managing the delivery of policies, reports, knowledge products and other results approved in the project document and annual workplans, in accordance with UNODC rules and regulations. S/he will also closely work with Government officials, local government, non-government and civil society organizations, as well as other UN agencies.
Summary of key functions:
1. Overall operational management for successful execution and results achievement
2. Knowledge building and capacity enhancement services
3. Financial management
4. Provide policy and programme support to the project
Results expected:
Manages the coordination of the GLO.ACT South Asia project in Nepal; Provides well-researched and sound analysis and advice on crime prevention and criminal justice related developments in countries and regions, in the specific areas of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, with special focus on law enforcement and prosecution/criminal justice; delivers outputs in a timely manner; effectively implements and/or supports of programme activities; effectively disseminates best practices and methodologies. Organizes and participates in field missions. Delivers effective substantive and technical assistance in the organization and delivery of training for crime prevention and criminal justice administrators. Liaises effectively and in a timely manner and interacts with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in criminal law, criminology, and/or related social science, international relations, political science, law, or public administration.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice matters at national level is required.
- Work experience with project formulation, implementation and monitoring, and experience in and knowledge of relevant development issues as well as experience of working in South Asia are an asset.
- Work experience in combating trafficking in persons and/or smuggling of migrants is required.
- Capacity to build strong and enduring partnerships with stakeholders at all levels and proven cross-cultural and gender sensitivity are highly desirable.
- Work experience within UNODC or with the United Nations system is desirable.
Language:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) as well as in the language used in the designated country is required.
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