This position is located in the Programme Office in Tanzania (POTZA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) with duty station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which operates under the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) based in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Representative, ROEA and the overall substantive guidance of the Senior Law Enforcement Expert, Drug Control and Crime Prevention heading the Container Control Programme (CCP). The focus of the UNODC Container Control Programme is to assist law enforcement agencies to identify and inspect high-risk containers.
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Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:
- Develop training curricula to profile and select high-risk containers in the containerized trade supply chain, for use by officials selected by their national Governments in Eastern and Southern Africa to form the inter-agency container and air cargo profiling units. Develop new syllabus material, plan, organize, coordinate and deliver training courses.
- Assess current and previous training activities in Eastern and Southern Africa in the risk-based approach to the selection of containers for physical examinations. Establish plans for implementation of improved measures. Initiate, coordinate and contribute to the development of new training syllabus to support and sustain the programme goals and outputs.
- Organize, conduct and implement training courses, seminars, working groups, and workshops, including but not limited to training in the use of specialised databases, information gathering from open sources on the internet and the analysis and dissemination of operational intelligence in the region in coordination with the UNODC programme partner the World Customs Organization. Participate as an expert, trainer and resource person and deliver presentations as required.
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of project training plans for the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Validate the supply of equipment and monitor their use. Prepare as required jointly, with project staff, all necessary project progress reports and project segment implementation delivery rate reports.
- Support and promote the expansion of the programme to new countries in the region and help secure Government agreements. Identify partners to join the Container Control Programme or to other UNODC projects.
- Undertake general and administrative arrangements, including preparing funding requests, and liaising with national authorities and international organizations. Undertake fundraising activities and identify private sector sponsors, and follow-up on outreach or correspondence with potential contributors.
- Promote UNODC’s menu of services and portfolio growth under all mandate areas.
- Perform other work-related duties as required.
- Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of law enforcement, particularly in the area of border management, international trade and commerce and the illicit use of sea containers for trafficking purposes. Has knowledge of maritime or container ports where profiling techniques are used to select containers for physical examination. Has knowledge of delivery of training in both classroom and on-site related to the use of techniques and risk indicators applied to the selection of containers. Is able to familiarize him/herself with UN policies, rules, regulations, administrative and programmatic procedures and follow and apply them. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given. Has proven ability to contribute to complex technical assistance programmes, to provide expert advice in the substantive area, deliver presentations and training and to mobilize external partners and stakeholders. Is able to 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.
- 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.
- Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognized national or international customs authority, police academy or military service-training institution (supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention or law enforcement) in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree
- A minimum of seven years of relevant progressively responsible professional work experience in risk-based working methodology (targeting/profiling) is required.
- Working experience with a focus on law enforcement, border management, organized crime and drug trafficking in the containerized trade supply chain is required.
- Experience in designing and delivering training with practical experience in both classroom and on-site related to risk-based working methodology is required.
- Experience in the development of training material is desirable.
- Experience with United Nations and/or similar international organizations is desirable.
- Work experience in the African continent is desirable.
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.