Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Programme Office in Guinea Bissau (POGNB) with duty station in Bissau, under the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative of ROSEN and in close cooperation with the Senior Law Enforcement Expert of ROSEN. The incumbent will also support implementation of UNODC programmes and activities in all lusophone countries. He/she will liaise and cooperate closely with relevant substantive sections at ROSEN and at UNODC headquarters, especially the Division for Operations (DO), in Vienna. For more information on UNODC, please visit the website www.unodc.org. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Programme Coordinator will act as the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in Guinea Bissau (POGNB) and will support implementation of UNODC programmes and activities in all lusophone countries. He/she will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Convey UNODC’s position and interests in Guinea Bissau, and promote solid partnerships with Government’s institutions, civil society, the international and regional organization based in the country. • In coordination with the Regional Office for Central and Western Africa (ROSEN) and within the framework of the Strategic Framework for West Africa, and country programmatic development documents, define programme objectives and manage the development, funding, and implementation of UNODC technical assistance and provision of policy advice in Guinea Bissau and lusophone countries in West Africa. • Promote UNODC’s visibility within the UN Country Team and other relevant fora in Guinea Bissau, and build effective partnerships with UN entities, including joint programmes, ensuring that UNODC’s mandates are fully reflected in the wider programme of work and UN initiatives in the country. • Build effective relationship with the Resident Coordinator in Guinea Bissau, and other senior UN managers in the country and in the other lusophone countries in West Africa. • Ensure effective monitoring and collection of data on programme implementation, and contribute to national, regional and global efforts to show UNODC’s contribution to wider UN efforts and the Sustainable Development Goals. • Act as focal point and monitor drug control, criminal justice, anti-corruption and terrorism prevention related information in the country and contribute, when needed, to internal and external reports and briefings on trends and developments. • Identify areas for programme growth in Guinea Bissau and develop and implement initiatives to broaden UNODC’s strategic engagement in the country and in the lusophone countries in West Africa. • Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy and build partnerships aimed at broadening the donor base, and promoting long-term involvement and financial, in-kind support and resources by national, regional and international public and private sector donors to support UNODC’s work in Guinea Bissau and in the lusophone countries in West Africa. • Promote a better understanding of the importance of drug control and crime prevention related matters, encourage increased priority attention to all aspects of drug control and crime prevention, and advocate the inclusion of these issues in government planning documents as well as in relevant programmes of other bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental organizations. • Lead UNODC advocacy and awareness raising efforts in Guinea Bissau and in lusophone countries in West Africa and contribute to such efforts at the regional and global level. • In accordance with established policies and delegated authority manage the financial and human resources assigned to the Programme Office, ensuring appropriate coverage, guidance and supervision of staff and efficient and effective use of such resources. • Ensure timely implementation and monitor the activities of the project related to the Implementation of the Combating Drug Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime Peacebuilding Fund (CDTOC PBF) Project phase II in Guinea Bissau. • Ensure that gender considerations are integrated in all UNODC strategies, programmes and activities in the country. • Ensure and manage planning, programme management and coordination associated with the implementation of any programme component as per the UNODC Regional Programme for West Africa, UNODC Country Programme Office, and other UNODC global initiative, including oversight and supervision of the daily activities associated with the implementation of component activities in accordance with UNODC project management policies and guidelines. • Prepare terms of reference for project/programme staff and consultants; recruit, train and coordinate the work of local support staff; identify consultancy needs, develop terms of reference for the proposed consultancies and participate in the identification, selection and recruitment process. • Promote gender equality and geographic diversity within the team and ensure a healthy and safe working environment. • Manage implementation of corporate measures taken as a means to adapt to various streams of UN reform, taking into account local and regional adaption measures by other UN system entities. • Ensure full substantive and operational coordination and coherence with UNODC operations in the West Africa region and support the Regional Representative in promoting and contributing to regional UN partnerships and initiatives. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Convey UNODC’s position and interests in Guinea-Bissau, promoting strategic partnerships and ensuring the coordination, implementation and monitoring of programmes in close collaboration with UNODC ROSEN and the UN system. Liaise with national authorities and counterparts in Guinea-Bissau and in Lusophone countries in West Africa, working in Portuguese and in English, to strengthen cooperation, resource mobilization and advocacy in the areas of drug control, criminal justice and crime prevention. • Perform other work-related duties as required. Competencies• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the control and prevention of crime, drug, corruption and terrorism related issues with good research and analytical skills. Has knowledge of policies and concepts of UN reform and their impact on field-based programme implementation. Is able to lead and coordinate efforts to develop and mobilize resources for strategic programme initiatives. Has up to-date knowledge of and practice with UN programme policies, guidelines and procedures. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has good analytical, planning and organizational skills. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. • 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. • 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. • Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political or social sciences, public or business administration, economics, law, international relations or similar academic background 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 seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project or programme management relating to the control and prevention of drugs, crime, corruption and/or terrorism, in an international setting, is required. Work experience in managing or coordinating office operations is required. Work experience in promoting UN partnerships, in particular in the context of the UN reform, is desirable. Work experience in programme planning, monitoring and reporting is desirable. Work experience in engaging and building partnerships with Government counterparts is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable. Work experience with counterparts in West Africa is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Portuguese are required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).