Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the UNODC Country Office in the Federative Republic of Brazail (COFRB), with duty station in Brasilia, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Associate Project Officer (Crimes that Affect the Environment (CAE)) as First Reporting Officer (FRO) and the overall guidance of the Programme Coordinator heading the Global Programme against Money Laundering (GPML) as the Second Reporting Officer (SRO). The incumbent will work in close coordination with the Adviser (Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism) in the Programme Office in Peru (POPER) and the Programme Coordinator heading the Programme Office in Ecuador and leading the implementation of the UNODC Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment (GPCAE) in Latin America and the Caribbean. For more information on UNODC, please visit the website: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Assistant Programme Officer (Financial Crime) will provide assistance and support to the project team in the implementation of project activities related to financial crime and financial crimes associated to crimes against the environment at the country and regional level. S/he will assist in the development and expansion of the project portfolio as well as the monitoring and reporting of the activities related to financial crime and financial crimes associated to crimes against the environment projects in Latin America. The incumbent will be responsible of the following specific duties: Provide assistance in the implementation of project activities related to financial crime at the country and regional level: • Assist the project team in the design and implementation of financial crime courses for law- enforcement, Financial Intelligent Units (FIUs), criminal justice actors and other financial crime professionals. • Support the project team in training needs analysis at the national and regional level and in planning tailored interventions. • Keep abreast of emerging issues in the field of financial crime, including specifically where linked with illegal deforestation and other crimes affecting the environment. • Provide assistance to the project team in the organization of workshops, private sector dialogues and expert groups meetings with public and private sector actors to strengthen capacities to counter financial crime. • Provide assistance to the project team in conducting national risk assessment including risks related to the financing of crimes that affect the environment. • Facilitate meetings with authorities, private sector and civil society in the field of financial crime, including specifically where linked to crimes that affect the environment. • Provide assistance to the project team in the identification of opportunities for South-South cooperation aimed at sharing good practices and typologies on financial crime issues, with a specific focus on West, Central and Southern Africa. • Provide support in the organization of missions to West, Central and Southern Africa to support South- South cooperation activities. Provide assistance in the development and expansion of the project portfolio on financial crime in Latin America: • Assist the project team in the preparation of technical documents, briefing notes, policy and strategy papers, technical reports or studies as required. • Support the project team in the preparation of technical presentations for activities on financial crime including in the South America region. • Support the project teams in in the identification of funding opportunities in consultation with COFRB, the Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone (ROCOL), GPCAE and assist in the preparation of project proposals for review and finalization by senior staff. Provide assistance in the monitoring and reporting of activities related to financial crime and environmental crimes in Latin America: • Collect and systematize data and information on project activities to contribute to monitoring the progress of implementation, preparing progress reports and assisting in developing follow-up activities. • Support the project team in the preparation and the monitoring and evaluation framework for LEAP (Law Enforcement Assistance Programme to Reduce Tropical Deforestation) financial crime and other financial crime projects and report results accordingly. • Draft communication products and outreach materials on the project in consultation with the Communication team of COFRB, ROCOL and GPCAE. • Support the project team in the coordination of the project implementation with other LEAP partners and donors. • Assist the project team in ensuring coordination of technical cooperation activities with relevant international, regional, and national institutions and organizations active in the field. Facilitate the organization of regular meetings of the project team with UNODC field offices and HQ sections (COFRB, ROCOL, GPML, GPCAE) and United Nations partner entities and with GPML key partner organizations. • Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Document requirements and background information used for data analysis. • Perform other work-related duties , as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices and approaches relevant to programme development, management and implementation. Has knowledge of United Nations programmes, policies and guidelines, including financial rules and regulations, staffing rules and procedures. Has understanding of the Financial Action Task Force assessment methodology and processes. Has knowledge of international cooperation as well as knowledge of UNODC’s work and mandates relating to financial crime. Demonstrates ability to contribute effectively to analytical assessment and strategy formulation in areas related to programming and technical assistance activities. Has proven conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills. Has the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, resolve problems, formulate options, arrive at conclusions and make sound recommendations. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has ability to analyse 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. Planning & 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. 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

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, criminology, international security, economics, business administration or related area is required. A first-level university degree 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

No experience is required with an advanced university degree. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the area of financial crime programme management with a first-level university degree is required. Experience in managing the development, delivery and reporting of financial crime technical assistance projects is desirable. Experience in developing and monitoring evaluation plans is desirable. Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable. Experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization 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 this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese and Spanish is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located. This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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