Vacancy at UNDP - UNODC PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE

UNODC PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE (POST CODE: 26134) (FOR INDONESIAN NATIONALITY ONLY) (RE-OPEN)

Location :	Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :	15-Nov-11
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Post Level :	SC-7
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	12 months

Background

I. Organizational Context UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime, including terrorism. It is a lead provider of specialized assistance to Governments for addressing the legal, criminal justice and rule of law aspects of counter-terrorism. It operates in all regions through an extensive network of field offices. In Southeast Asia, UNODC is promoting a “Partnership on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism”, through the framework of a sub-programme on counter-terrorism within the UNODC Regional Programme for East Asia and the Pacific. The main work component is the elaboration and implementation of country-specific programmes of activities, in partnership with the respective Governments and other stake-holders. As part of this Southeast Asia Partnership, an Indonesia Programme of Activities 2011-2013 has been elaborated and agreed between the Government and UNODC. Its implementation is being undertaken jointly by the Government and UNODC, under the guidance of a national Programme Steering Committee. Under the overall guidance of the UNODC/RCEAP Counter-Terrorism Senior Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the UNODC Indonesia Country Manager (or the designated Programme Officer(s) as may become relevant), the Programme Associate provides and facilitates substantive, organizational and coordination input for developing, delivering and managing the Indonesia Programme of Activities, ensuring high quality, efficiency and timeliness of work. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the programme, project and administration staff in UNODC’s relevant country office(s), Regional Centre for East Asia and the Pacific and HQ, as well as UNDP country office(s) and HQ as required to provide and obtain substantive expertise, achieve programme coordination and undertake organization of activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected Summary of Key Functions: Provision of substantive input for formulation and implementation of the regional CT sub-programme and its country programmes of activities Facilitation of and participation in the delivery and conduct of the programme activities Leadership for initiation and execution of coordination and administrative tasks for assigned segments of the CT sub-programme Support to resource mobilization, partnership building and programme advocacy Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing 1. Provides substantive input for formulation and implementation of the regional CT sub-programme and its country programmes of activities, focusing on achievement of the following key results: Legal analysis, situation analysis, concept and position papers and other substantive input on the criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention, especially with respect to the legislative, judiciary, rule of law, financing of terrorism and other crime prevention dimensions and related international cooperation. Substantive background and discussion papers, annotated agenda, summary reports of substantive working sessions and reports of experts meeting and other technical assistance activities Legal research and segments of technical publications (such as legislative guides and training manuals) for facilitating implementation of criminal justice aspects of CT 2. Facilitates and participates in the delivery and conduct of the programme activities, focusing on the achievement of the following key results: Efficient substantive, organizational and logistical coordination and liaison with Government counter-parts and other partners Efficient substantive, organizational and logistical preparation, arrangements and coordination for the conduct of activities Coordination and preparation of a variety of written outputs for/concerning the activities, such as background and discussion papers, invitations, presentations, outcome reports, self-evaluation and analysis of evaluation feedbacks On-site execution and oversight of organizational, logistical and protocol tasks Leads and ensures initiation and execution of coordination and administrative tasks for assigned segments of the CT sub-programme, focusing on the achievement of the following key results: Efficient planning and execution of all required coordination, liaison and administrative tasks: administration of budgets, allotments and allocations arrangements for requisitions, payments, travel and other administrative and logistical needs and services ad hoc programme personnel, special service contracts and internships administration of budgets, allotments and allocations 4. Supports resource mobilization, partnership building and programme advocacy focusing on achievement of the following key results: Facilitation of establishment and maintenance of effective stakeholder relationships Efficient communication and programme information flow with potential external partners Formulation of funding proposals and implementation reports, with analysis of evidence of progress towards planned outputs and outcomes Fulfillment of reporting obligations to donors Maintenance of up-to-date programme information in UNODC Website 5. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results: Contributions for the orientation, initiation and administrative guidance of programme personnel Participation in workshops, seminars, training courses and meetings as a resource person Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice III. Impact of Results Efficient and timely achievement of the results directly affects the quality and efficiency of overall programme implementation. It also direct impacts on relations with Government counterparts and other programme partners. Inefficiency in services and insufficient client orientation will have a significant negative impact on Organization’s reputation.

Competencies

IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates commitment to Organization’s mission, vision and values Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiences Makes research of contacts in the media, government, private sector, donors, other agencies, civil society in other stakeholders for UNODC’s advocacy efforts Results-Based Programme Development and Management Compiles, maintains and produces information and documentation on programme details Facilitates and conducts programme activities Develops, implements and monitors programme plans Provides specialized input on legal/criminal justice issues Building Strategic Partnerships Compiles and analyzes information and produces materials for partnership building initiatives Maintains close liaison with partners – substantive and organizational – and fosters partnerships Identifies, develops and implements partnership initiatives Innovation and Marketing New Approaches Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches Tracks bottlenecks, problems and issues, and proposes solutions Responds positively to new approaches Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations) Maintains information and data on actual and potential donors Identifies and takes follow-up measures on resource mobilization opportunities Prepares funding proposals and provides related input for programme documents Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing business Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Possesses general knowledge of criminal justice issues relating to transnational crime and terrorism Possesses knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNODC’s Goals Identifies relevant information for advocacy for UNODC’s goals for a variety of audiences Maintains a network of contacts in the media and civil society, for use in UNODC advocacy efforts Client Orientation Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients Responds to client needs promptly Core Competencies: IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates commitment to Organization’s mission, vision and values Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiences Makes research of contacts in the media, government, private sector, donors, other agencies, civil society in other stakeholders for UNODC’s advocacy efforts Results-Based Programme Development and Management Compiles, maintains and produces information and documentation on programme details Facilitates and conducts programme activities Develops, implements and monitors programme plans Provides specialized input on legal/criminal justice issues Building Strategic Partnerships Compiles and analyzes information and produces materials for partnership building initiatives Maintains close liaison with partners – substantive and organizational – and fosters partnerships Identifies, develops and implements partnership initiatives Innovation and Marketing New Approaches Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches Tracks bottlenecks, problems and issues, and proposes solutions Responds positively to new approaches Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations) Maintains information and data on actual and potential donors Identifies and takes follow-up measures on resource mobilization opportunities Prepares funding proposals and provides related input for programme documents Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing business Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Possesses general knowledge of criminal justice issues relating to transnational crime and terrorism Possesses knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNODC’s Goals Identifies relevant information for advocacy for UNODC’s goals for a variety of audiences Maintains a network of contacts in the media and civil society, for use in UNODC advocacy efforts Client Orientation Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients Responds to client needs promptly Core Competencies: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment Self-development, initiative-taking Acting as a team player and facilitating team work Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively Creating synergies through self-control Managing conflict Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications Education: University degree in law or equivalent academic training. Post-graduate (Masters or equivalent degree is an advantage Experience: At least 5 years relevant work experience, in a Government, bilateral or multilateral agency relating to the justice sector or law firm Technical requirements: Good knowledge of criminal justice issues. Knowledge of the field of counter-terrorism and related legal and criminal justice challenges is an advantage. Language Requirements: Fluency in English and national language with good writing and presentation skills are a requirement APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11 Female candidates are encouraged to apply UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements. STS No: S11100003 - ATLAS: 00065325

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