Responsibilities

The focus of this position is to provide substantive support to the implementation of the UNODC Global Programme Crimes that Affect the Environment in West and Central Africa with the funding contributions from multiple donors and in line with the UNODC Strategic Framework for Engagement with countries from West Africa (2024-2030), with the UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 and with the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025. Within assigned authority and in full coherence with the other projects/programmes implemented in the region, and with extensive and frequent travels to multiple locations in the region, the Programme Coordinator (CAE) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Support the implementation of the UNODC Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment in West and Central Africa by contributing to building partnerships, implementing workplans and ensuring achievement of targets and programme results.

• Provide substantive and technical support, and coordination for the implementation of activities on natural resource-related crimes in the West and Central African region. Ensure the continued development, preparation, coordination and execution of the country workplans and roadmaps, identification of experts to support the programme implementation. Support budget tracking and monitoring, ensure deadlines, standards and targets are met.

• Coordinate and liaise with Government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders for the implementation of the Global Programme and the regional strategies developed by ROSEN. Support enhancing the collaboration with other international, bilateral and non-governmental organizations active in the area of preventing and addressing crimes that affect the environment and climate in the region.

• Support effective financial tracking and monitoring in line with UNODC and donors’ requirements, including reporting obligations. Provide substantive support to the programme development, identify further funding opportunities and develop quality proposals in consultation with ROSEN and the Africa Progamme Coordinator of the Global Programme. Work closely with ROSEN and other organizational entities of UNODC on the identification of funding needs, priorities and sources to ensure coherence and be part in the development of a comprehensive programme for the region. Prepare materials and participate in donor meetings and fund-raising missions and activities, as required.

• Coordinate and support the efforts and contributions of consultants, project personnel, donors, institutions and counterparts in the region towards the achievement of programme objectives.

• Keep abreast of social, economic and political developments in the regions involved in natural resource related crimes.

• Undertake technical missions to assess needs, evaluate capabilities and elaborate recommendations or assistance proposals relating to serious and organized crime and criminal justice reform.

• Organize and support training courses, seminars, workshops, working groups, surveys and study tours, ensure timely selection of candidates and submissions of reports from participants upon completion of related activities.

• Contribute to identifying new issues and areas for programme development and draft programme concept notes and ideas and programme documents as required. Prepare briefing papers and presentations concerning the Programme’s work for the Executive Director, managers, donors and others as required.

• Participate in the recruitment of and supervise the work of national project staff and consultants. Assess consultancy needs and prepare background work for hiring of consultants.

• 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 required.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social affairs, law, economics or related field 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.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in crime prevention, terrorism prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, criminal justice or related area relevant to UNODC’s mandate and as applicable to the specific area of work is required. Work experience in the development and management of large-scale training programmes is required. Work experience in project or programme management and administration is desirable. Work experience in technical assistance activities related to crimes that affect the environment, such as wildlife trafficking, forest crime, crimes in the fisheries sector, illegal mining, trafficking in precious metals and/or waste, is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organizations 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 position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.