Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer job at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Vacancy title:
Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Legal ]

Jobs at:

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Deadline of this Job:
18 July 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Competencies
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal justice, police reforms, law enforcement and/or related fields. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention and criminal justice as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has very good research and analytical skills and is able to identify problems and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, 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 & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount to solve problems to meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas, thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• 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) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other relevant discipline, 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. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP)/the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).
Work Experience
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice issues OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required.
• Experience in programme and project development, coordination and implementation is required.
• Work experience in criminal justice reform is required.
• Work experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable.
• Work experience in Africa is desirable. • An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other relevant discipline, 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. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP)/the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).">


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on careers.un.org to apply


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Job Info
Job Category: Security, Homeland Security jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 18 July 2022  
Duty Station: Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa
Posted: 14-07-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-07-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-07-2066
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