Programme Support Officer

Programme Support Officer

Assignment country: Nepal

Expected start date: 01/02/2025

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity: UNODC NPL

Type: Onsite

Duration: 9 months
(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Kathmandu

Details

Mission and objectives

UNODC NPL organization mission TBD

Context

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is the main UN agency in the fight against illicit drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism in virtue of the UN Conventions and Universal Instruments.
The UNODC Regional Office for South Asia (UNODC ROSA), located in New Delhi (India), covers six countries of the region: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Under its Regional Programme for South Asia for 2024-2028, UNODC is delivering technical assistance to South Asia under the following five sub-programmes: (1) addressing and countering the world drug problem; (2) preventing and countering organized crime; (3) preventing and countering corruption and economic crime; (4) preventing and countering terrorism; and (5) crime prevention and criminal justice.
The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) provides technical assistance related to combating terrorism, organized crime, corruption and drugs to requesting Member States. This assistance also supports Member States strengthening criminal justice and health systems and to ratify and successfully implement international conventions and protocols, in compliance with the rule of law and human rights. It operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices.
This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of the UNODC-WCO-INTERPOL Passenger Cargo Control Programme (PCCP), formerly known as the UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme (CCP). PCCP targets illegal containerized shipments by building risk assessment and inspection capacity in specialized Port Control Units (PCUs) and Air Cargo Control Units (ACCUs) made up of officers from Customs, national police, and other relevant law enforcement agencies. It also aims to strengthen the capacities of international airports to target and intercept high-risk passengers, cargo and mail via establishment of Joint Airport Interdiction Task Forces (JAITFs). The PCCP implements activities in multiple phases, ranging from technical needs assessments to establishment of units and training of the officials. A key focus is strengthening inter-agency cooperation and communication internationally and globally.

Task description

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative for South Asia and under the guidance of the Deputy Representative of ROSA. Furthermore, under the supervision of the UNODC/PCCP Regional Coordinator, the incumbent will fulfil the functions of Programme Support Officer for UNODC/PCCP activities in South Asia.

a. Reporting and partnership liaison:

•  Contribute to fund-raising and liaise with donors, including the drafting of funding proposals and concept notes for donors as well as narrative and financial reporting requirements.
•  Assist in the organization of regional and interregional meetings as well as coordinate, monitor and oversee training activities in close cooperation with the Programme Coordinator, and provide feedback to PCCP programme management.
•  Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, briefing notes and reports.
•  Collect, compile and analyse data and information of PCUs and ACCUs to monitor and evaluate project and programme implementation.
•  Liaise with donors and national counterparts to strengthen PCCP’s portfolio in the region.

b. Finance and procurement support:

• Monitor expenses and tracking cash balance of regional projects to ensure the implementation rate is on track.
•  Review of cost estimates and budgets for project proposals.
• Assist in the preparation/finalization of budget revisions, performing preliminary analysis of variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures of projects.
• Support the procurement of complex goods/equipment required for the assigned projects, ensure compliance with UN regulations and procedures.

c. Communication:

•  Prepare and develop infographic materials on PCCP activities and TOC in the region.
•  Prepare press release, web stories, social media posts for relevant PCCP’s activities.

Perform any other work-duties as required.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 – 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: 3 years

Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, political science, international law, or related field

Competencies and values

Professionalism: demonstrate understanding of operations relevant to UNODC; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNODC procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.

Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNODC in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority.

Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations.

Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely.

Skills and experience

•  Minimum three-year professional experience in the field of crime prevention, organized crime, human rights or other relevant fields. Working experience with the United Nations or related organizations is highly desirable. Knowledge of UN practices and procedures is an advantage.
•  Work experience with web-based enterprise resource management systems, such as ‘Umoja’, is desirable.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document creation and editing.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
•  Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
•  Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
•  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
•  Have affinity with or interest in UNODC’s mandate areas, and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies.
• Experience working specifically for international organizations working on supply chain security and the fight against illicit trafficking.
•  Experience in fundraising for international organizations, including researching, drafting and submitting proposals, and writing donor reports; experience working and liaising with donor representatives.

Area(s) of expertise

Security and protection

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Other information

Living conditions and remarks

The UN Volunteer will be based in Kathmandu, UNODC Programme Office Nepal (duty station). Nepal is a country of almost 30 million people, more than 3 million of whom live below the poverty line. Almost 80 percent of Nepal’s population live in rural areas, and 75 percent of Nepal’s population works in the agrarian sector. Many young Nepalese men emigrate to the Persian Gulf to find work because the agrarian economy cannot support the Nepalese population. Men who do emigrate for work are investing in their children’s education. They’re being exposed to new ways of life and officially bringing 25 percent of Nepal’s gross domestic product from abroad.
Nepal has a short moderate winter and a long hot summer. All travellers should be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their Country. Currently there are no significant security threats and not direct threats to UN personnel or assets in the city. It is the responsibility of the UNV to comply with immigration, Customs and health requirements while entering/exiting the country.
The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.
Full entitlements at the duty station can be checked at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service are available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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