Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Conference Support Section (CSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The Associate Legal Officer will work under the direct supervision and substantive guidance of a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer and the overall supervision of the Chief, CSS/OCB/DTA.
For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org. Responsibilities
The incumbent will provide legal support and/or assistance in backstopping, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of projects and activities under UNODC “Global Programme on Implementing the Organized Crime Convention: From Theory to Practice”, with a focus on the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) in combating crimes that affect the environment.
Within assigned authority, the Associate Legal Officer will perform the following specific duties:
• Assist in the development and dissemination of tools, such as legislative guides, related to preventing and combating crimes that affect the environment.;
• Support the organization, coordination and facilitation of regional and national workshops on UNODC legislative guides on crimes that affect the environment. This includes to identify and liaise with participants and experts, prepare documents and presentations, assist with logistical matters etc.
• Assist in liaising with relevant parties, such as ministries, agencies, international and regional organizations, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders, to support the development and implementation of tools, such as legislative guides.;
• Participate in and conduct field missions, as well as preparing mission reports and defining appropriate follow-up activities.
• Coordinate with relevant UNODC sections in headquarters and in the field to ensure that proper substantive legal expertise is provided in the implementation of the Global Programme and provide substantive expertise.
• Contribute to the further development and dissemination of the in-house knowledge management portal (SHERLOC), with a specific focus on legislation, strategies and case law on crimes that affect the environment.
• Compile background information and documentation on the implementation of resolutions and international treaties, with a special focus on UNTOC, as appropriate.
• Prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background paper, presentations, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Perform other work-related duties as required. Competencies
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime prevention and organized crime including legal aspects, technical cooperation and/or educational matters. Has knowledge of policies and practices in organized crime prevention including crimes that affect the environment as well as the mandates of UNODC in this area. Is able to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of relevant topics. Is able to review, examine, and process a range of documents including legal documents. Is able to interpret, develop and present results and formulate conclusions, recommendations and opinions clearly and concisely. Is able to evaluate, identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to apply 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, observing deadlines and achieving 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.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• 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. Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, or related field 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 first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional work experience in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice and/or on environment issues OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required.
Experience in dealing with issues related to crimes that affect the environment is desirable.
Experience in legal analysis is desirable.
Experience in knowledge management is desirable.
Experience in servicing inter-governmental meetings is desirable.
Work experience within the United Nations System and/or similar international organization is desirable. Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. Special Notice
• This position is temporarily available for four months. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of assignment are 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.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• 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.
• Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
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Vienna is classified an H and family duty station.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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