This position is located at the UNODC Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), at its Programme Office in Tunis, Tunisia. Under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for Middle East and North Africa based in Cairo, Egypt, the incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Research Officer (Criminal Intelligence Analysis), based in Tunis, and the additional supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Programme Coordination and Analysis Unit (PCAU), at ROMENA. Technical advice and support will be sought from the relevant units in UNODC Headquarters in Vienna.
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Within assigned authority, the Associate Research Officer (Criminal Intelligence Analysis) will perform the following specific duties:
•Assist in carrying out research, monitoring and analysis of trends and patterns related to drugs, crime, and terrorism in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, as well for the preparation of analytical studies and threat assessments on those matters; Assist in assessing implications and developing proposals with respect to key developments and relevant intervention.
•Assist with the research on available criminal intelligence in connection with the project “Strengthening criminal intelligence analysis capacities in the MENA region”; Support the planning, design, implementation and coordination of all activities in relation to technical assistance provided in the area of criminal intelligence analysis in the MENA region, and assist with the financial and administrative aspects of project implementation.
•Assist in the preparation and delivery of training to national counterparts on strategic, tactical and operational criminal intelligence analysis, as a support to investigations and to the development of national threats assessments.
•Contribute to the development and implementation of regional/country studies, trend and threat assessments on drugs/crime/terrorism and their linkages with governance, security and development issues, including in particular relevant trans-national issues.
•Research, collect, review and analyse information and reports from UNODC and other UN offices, governmental institutions, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations (IGOs/NGOs), media reports and other relevant sources.
•Support the drafting of a variety of written outputs, including background and working papers, technical reports and studies, briefings and presentations, communication/visibility material and reporting, as well as research-based reports to governing and technical bodies; Contribute to the preparation of thematic research studies and reports on drugs and crime by either supporting the drafting of parts of the studies or by reviewing drafts of others based on their relevance and quality.
•Participate in field missions; provide substantive inputs to training, workshops and seminars and respond to demands for information on specific topics and participate in dissemination and briefing activities on relevant topics.
•Contribute to the development and maintaining of partnerships with governmental and other institutions; liaise with other international organizations and research institutions to develop synergies and collaborative arrangements in the areas of data collection and analysis.
•Assist in the development and expansion of international support to UNODC activities on criminal intelligence analysis in the MENA region, particularly with a view to receive additional funding;
•Perform other duties within the work area, as required.
•Professionalism: Has excellent conceptual, research, analytical and evaluative skills. Has proven advanced drafting and analytical report writing skills, especially related to organised crime and terrorism. Is able to identify key issues, opportunities and risks and to analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems, demonstrating diplomatic skills. Is able to apply good judgment in the context of the assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and deadlines and achieving quality 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.
•Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•Planning and 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, social sciences, international relations, security studies, criminology, international development or related fields 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. A diploma or certificate from a recognized institution on qualification in criminal intelligence analysis is desirable.
A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).
A minimum of two years of professional experience in research and analysis preferably in relation to organized crime and/or terrorism is required.
Practical experience in the functioning of criminal justice systems at the international level is required.
Working experience in the Arab region or at a field location is desirable.
Experience in the implementation, development, and monitoring of technical assistance projects at the international level is desirable.
Experience with the United Nations system, or similar international organization is desirable.
No experience is required for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in both English and French is required. Fluency in Arabic is an advantage. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an advantage.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.
This temporary project position is available for seven months. Filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
Tunis is classified as an A and a family duty station.
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