Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone (ROCOL) with duty Station in Bogota, Colombia, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and is operating under the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) of the Organized Crime Branch, Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of UNODC. The incumbent will work under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of justice and violence prevention in ROCOL as First Reporting Officer, the overall guidance of the Representative, ROCOL and the technical guidance of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Team Leader, Technical Cooperation), HTMSS/OCB/DTA, located in Vienna, as an Additional Reporting Officer. ResponsibilitiesWithin assigned authority, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for managing and implementing anti-human trafficking and migrant smuggling technical cooperation activities in Latin America and the Caribbean under project “Promoting Action and Cooperation among countries at global level against Trafficking in Human Beings and the Smuggling of Migrants” (PACTS), under the Global Programme “UNODC Action Against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants”. The incumbent will also be called upon to coordinate with other projects and teams in the region engaging in activities linked to trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants, as well as other field offices in the region, in particular, the Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean (ROPAN), the Country Office in the Federative Republic of Brazil (COFRB) and the Country Office in Mexico (COMEX). The Associate Project Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned project activities under project PACTS, including providing technical assistance and practical day-to-day support to relevant bodies, entities and authorities. • Participate in monitoring and analyzing project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions. • Assist with the implementation of the workplan and activities agreed upon with the governments of Colombia and other countries in Latin America involved in the implementation of project PACTS. under the guidance and day-to-day direction of the head of the justice and prevention team in ROCOL and the Team Leader, Technical Cooperation, HTMSS and in close cooperation with the head of the TIP/SoM Unit in ROCOL Coordinate regular communication with counterparts in Colombia and other countries in Latin America involved in the implementation of project PACTS, national project staff and HQ and ensure the timely provision of inputs to HQ for reporting obligations to donors. • Carry out general and administrative arrangements for the assigned project activities /projects against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, including preparation of funding requests and briefs, project progress and implementation/activity reports and liaise with donor authorities, United Nations agencies and other international and regional organizations. • Coordinate activities related to budget funding for PACTS (project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). • Coordinate and liaise with inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions which are active in the provision of training and education on related issues, as well as with associated UNODC and broader UN programmes. • Contribute to initiating and coordinating outreach activities; coordinate and conduct trainings, workshops, seminars, etc. in the context of PACTS project; deliver presentations on assigned topics/activities and act as a resource person and/or moderator in workshops, seminars, training courses and meetings. • Participate in designing curricula and courses on trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants and related serious criminal activities. • Undertake frequent mission travel in PACTS project beneficiary countries. • Participate in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Guide trainers, experts, consultants, and other resource persons in their preparations for, and participation in project activities. • Guide and supervise the work of local personnel supporting implementation of PACTS project. • Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. • Support the visibility of UNODC’s anti-trafficking in persons and anti-migrant smuggling work in the region in accordance with the communications plan and the local communication strategy, including through the timely submission of inputs to communication actions and products; ensure visibility to the project donor(s) in all public activities. • Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Perform other work-related duties, as required. Competencies• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches in the field of human trafficking and/or migrant smuggling. Has knowledge of policies and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Is able to liaise with criminal justice officials and to train them in matters relating to the investigation and prosecution of trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. Has strong problem-solving skills. Has very good research and analytical skills. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources and databases. Has the ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has good analytical, planning, and organizational skills. 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; demonstrates commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. • Planning& 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. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, sociology, or a 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national or international level in coordinating programmes/projects is required. Proven experience in the design and delivery of technical assistance projects and on the development of technical assistance tools related to transnational organized crime is required. Work experience in dealing with combating trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants, or other roles concerning the response to trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants is desirable. 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