预防犯罪和刑事司法干事

This position is located in the Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Bangkok, Thailand.

For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: • Maintain a current knowledge of substantive and operational developments in the areas of criminal justice and international cooperation in justice matters in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

• Provide expert advice and contributions to improving cooperation among Member States in the region and relevant organizations, and provide technical assistance in that regard, in particular taking into account other programmes and the legal instruments of other inter-governmental organizations.

• Provide input to, and coordinate the preparation of, reports to the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice as well as other intergovernmental bodies in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice, and support the implementation of their Resolutions in Southeast Asia and the Pacific;

• Coordinate the work, guide and mentor project staff and consultants in their everyday work and ensure that staff is fully trained;

prepare the work plans of all personnel attached to the Regional Programme’s Criminal Justice outcome and assign duties and priorities as required.

UNODC tools, including handbooks and training curricula, in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice.

UNODC initiatives in Southeast Asia and the Pacific having components on criminal justice and international cooperation in justice matters.

• Lead and/or participate in needs assessment, programming, and other technical missions, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance projects, programmes and activities in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice.

• Develop and implement strategies for the Office by identifying areas of potential intervention, as well as for joint UN cooperation and programming, including the collaboration with other multilateral institutions and civil society in the assigned substantive area.

UNODC Field Offices/Sections to ensure the correct reflection of policies and activities related to the assigned work area.

• Ensure timely and efficient project management, including project and budget revisions, reporting and monitoring, and negotiations with external counterparts.

• Ensure that reporting obligations and other obligations towards the donors are fulfilled in a timely manner.

• Draft reports and position papers related to operational activities, as well as visibility/communication material, and as necessary, provide input to

UNODC management for the analysis of related development and policy issues.

• 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.

• Professionalism: Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to international cooperation in justice matters and criminal justice, especially criminal procedure and proceedings under different legal systems.

Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention and criminal justice , as well as the mandates of

UNODC.

Has knowledge of policies and processes related to programme/project development, implementation, administration and evaluation as well as technical cooperation programming and budgeting.

Is able to identify issues and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.

Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.

is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;

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.

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.

• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;

uses time efficiently.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, with emphasis in the areas of crime prevention or criminal law, or in social sciences 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.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience, including at the international level, in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice is required.

Work experience in building the capacity of government officials, with a focus on judges and prosecutors, and in development of capacity building tools in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice is required Work experience in prosecuting and adjudicating organized crimes, including transnational drug trafficking or corruption cases, is required.

Project management experience on criminal matters, including capacity building for prosecutors and other members of the criminal justice chain, is desirable.

Practical experience with mutual legal assistance and other mechanisms for international cooperation in criminal matters is desirable.

Work experience with advancing criminal justice policies in international contexts is desirable.

Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For this job opening, English is required.

The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).

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

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 will be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her.

In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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.

Bangkok is classified in the A category (family duty station).

Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located.

For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located.

For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

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.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, with emphasis in the areas of crime prevention or criminal law, or in social sciences or related field is required.