Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 226228
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : VIENNA
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 2, 2024
Deadline : Mar 2, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting
The post is located in the Office of the Secretary (OS), Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division of Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) working within the Global Rapid Interdiction of Dangerous Substances (GRIDS), in Vienna.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Project Manager of the GRIDS Programme and the overall supervision of the INCB Secretary in case of Vienna. The Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB) is an administrative entity of UNODC reporting directly to the Board on substantive matters.

For information on INCB visit www.incb.org.
Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• Act as liaison officer of the GRIDS programme, coordinating with relevant national, regional and international stakeholders and counterparts including relevant private sector partners and their international/ regional/ national industry associations, involved in the programme, ensuring the smooth flow of information and communication, and ensuring the successful completion of all activities of the work programme;
• Contribute to the promotion of and support the voluntary cooperation between government agencies and relevant private sector partners (e.g., manufacturing, marketing, movement and monetization industries); liaise with officers from member states to identify and invite private sector partners from their countries to participate in expert groups and related meetings;
• Establish, maintain and strengthen collaborative relations with customs administrations, postal security officers, the World Customs Organization’s Regional Intelligence and Liaison Offices (RILOs), the Universal Postal Union’s Regional Postal Security Managers and national enforcement focal points for the prevention of dangerous substance trafficking through the misuse of postal and express courier services;
• Carry out the implementation of INCB strategies, policies and activities related to the implementation of article 12, 13 and related articles of the 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and relevant drug control articles and resolutions; assist in the organization and delivery of a variety of services aimed at adequate government implementation of the drug control Conventions;
• Organize, coordinate the preparation of, and participate in, training events, case meetings, conferences and meetings, government and public-private cross-border activities, and contribute to the drafting of technical and training documents;
• Organize and/or participate in field missions, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, develop and leverage relevant technologies and materials, and providing guidance to external consultants, government officials, private sector companies and other parties.
• Facilitate private sector engagements that support companies’ / industry associations’ participation in related events such as working group meetings, training and twinning events, workshops, conferences and related expert consultations;
• Monitor and analyse developments and trends in drug, new psychoactive substances, non-medical synthetic opioids, related precursors, other dangerous substances and illicit manufacturing equipment at the national, regional and global levels;
• Collect, analyse, compile, and share relevant information related to seizures and other incidents involving new psychoactive substances, non-medical synthetic opioids, related precursors, other dangerous substances and illicit manufacturing equipment to facilitate timely response by Member States’ relevant authorities to such seizures and incidents;
• Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in drug and precursors control and contribute to their promotion among Member States; provide explanations/ support/ training to governments on provisions of the drug control Conventions;
• Draft a variety of written outputs using Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), such as background documents, strategic and operational threat assessments, needs assessments, correspondence with governments, presentations and training materials;
• Contribute to the development, management, use and promotion of INCB proprietary platforms / technology tools (e.g., IONICS, PICS, GRIDS Intelligence) with information on various aspects of drugs, new psychoactive substances, precursors, dangerous substances and their illicit manufacturing equipment in the world and respective regions;
• Guide support staff members, consultants and associate experts in their work;
• 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.
• Perform other work-related duties as may be required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge and understanding of roles of customs officers and postal security officers in preventing trafficking of new psychoactive substances, non-medical synthetic opioids and their precursors, as well as harms on individuals and society at large caused by these substances. Has knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to private sector engagement and corporate social responsibility especially in connection with drug control and trafficking related issues. Is able to identify and evaluate issues and to contribute to the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to communicate effectively with counterparts and provide effective guidance to stakeholders. Is able to conduct data collection and analysis using various methods and to evaluate and draw conclusions. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other databases. Has good understanding/ conceptual knowledge of information systems and electronic communication platforms. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. The 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.

• 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.

• 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, international crime prevention, international criminal justice administration, law or regulatory enforcement, public administration, or related area 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 Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience including at the international level, in government or private sector positions in areas related to drug or precursors control, law or regulatory enforcement, international relations or related field is required.

Working experience at national and/or international drug or precursor law, regulatory or postal enforcement agencies in promoting inter-agency coordination/ cooperation at the national and international levels with relevant authorities is required.

Working experience in developing and delivering technology training to law, regulatory or postal enforcement officers is required.

Working experience in promoting security for relevant industries’, such as the pharmaceutical/ chemical; Internet/ e-commerce; the postal, express mail or courier services; or Internet-based financial intermediary services at the international level is desirable.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365/ Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI) is desirable.

Working experience in facilitating international information exchange and investigations involving new psychoactive substances, non-medical synthetic opioids and their precursors is desirable.

Experience in delivering technology training to officials from developing countries is desirable.

Experience with the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable.

Experience with INCB global operational projects on dangerous substances and with the use of dangerous substances/ precursors proprietary online tools for incident communication and trend analysis is desirable.

Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English, is required. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an advantage.