Functional Title & Level:    Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, NO-B
Duty Station:                       Port-au-Prince
Posting Period:                  13 – 27 March 2023
Job Opening Number:       BINUH-VA-2023-009

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 
Fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 or willingness to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may be required for this position.
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
All applicants who consider themselves qualified and meeting the minimum requirements of this Vacancy Announcement (VA), should submit their fully completed and signed P11 via email at binuhrecruitmentteam@un.org. 
Important: Please pay attention to the instructions on the VA when applying for the VA which will include functional title and the VA number. Incorrect submissions will not be considered. Applicants will be held responsible for misrepresentation/omission of information on their signed P11 applications.

Organizational Setting and Reporting
Under the authority of the Chief of the Political and Good Governance Section, and the direct supervision of the Political Affairs Officer, the position will support the mission good offices activities, including those related to crime prevention, and countering of illicit financial flows.

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

•Monitor and report on the political situation as well as key developments related to the situation of illicit financial flows, money laundering and the financing of criminal activities in Haiti and cooperate with relevant international and bilateral partners on these issues. 
•Carry out basic research and analysis and present information gathered from diverse sources to keep abreast of the criminal justice sector with special focus on transnational organized crimes in Haiti and the region, and maintain a knowledge based on these issues.
•Support with the assessment of the needs of relevant Government entities and make inputs for recommendations on how to strengthen their capacities with a view to addressing issues of illicit financial flows, drug trafficking and transnational organized crimes.
•In consultation with the supervisor, and in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, assist in the preparation and dissemination of annual costed program work plans and other related program documentation on drug trafficking and transnational organized crimes as and when required.
•Support coordination of program activities with UNODC and other UNCT agencies technical assistance programs in the field of transnational organized crimes.
•Support to facilitate collaboration with all concerned government entities, in the criminal justice sector.
•Assist in monitoring program implementation in general, and specifically against the program work plan, program indicators and assumptions, and assist with the development of monitoring tools for use by the program management and partners.
•Undertake any other task assigned.

Competencies
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and 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 the 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 political science, law, economics, public administration, business administration or Social Science 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 advance degree.

Work Experience 
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in the area of political affairs, international law, Haitian criminal law, crime prevention or criminal justice is required. Experience in the financial sector, national public administration, the criminal justice system or the chain of criminal justice is desirable. Experience in providing technical support to national authorities on anti-corruption and/or crime prevention is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Fluency of Haitian Creole is desirable.

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.