Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in Beirut, in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Programme Office in Lebanon (POLBN), operating under the Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) located in Cairo, Egypt. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP), in Lebanon, and the overall supervision of the Representative, ROMENA, as well as under the overall guidance of the Senior Law Enforcement Expert (Drug Control and Crime Prevention, Head of PCCP). The PCCP supports Member States in strengthening their capacities to secure international trade and free movement of passengers while facilitating the detection and interdiction of illicit goods, as well as countering the travel of high-risk passengers. The PCCP is a flagship initiative of UNODC and operates globally to counter trafficking, smuggling, and other transnational crimes at airports, seaports, and land border crossings. For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Training) will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Contribute to the development, adaptation and refinement of PCCP training curricula in Arabic and English to profile and select high-risk containers in the containerized trade supply chain for PCCP training in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA); Develop new syllabus material, plan, organize, coordinate and deliver training courses. • Assess current and previous PCCP training activities in Lebanon and MENA in the risk-based approach to selection of containers for physical examinations; Establish plans for implementation of improved measures; Participate in initiating, coordinating and contributing to the development of new training syllabus to support and sustain the programme goals and outputs. • Organize, coordinate, conduct and implement Arabic and English PCCP training courses, seminars, working groups, and workshops in Lebanon and, if necessary, in the MENA region, including but not limited to training in the use of specialised databases, information gathering from open sources on the internet and the analysis and dissemination of operational intelligence, in Lebanon and MENA in coordination with the UNODC implementing partner, the World Customs Organization; Participate as a trainer and resource person and deliver presentations as required. • Deliver PCCP training on strategic trade and export control, i.e. control of import, export, transit, and transshipment of commodities subject to licensing or authorization, such as strategic trade and dual-use goods, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) materials. • Participate in coordinating the implementation of project training plans; Validate the supply of equipment and monitor their use; Prepare as directed, jointly with project staff, all necessary project progress reports and project segment implementation delivery rate reports. • Support and promote the expansion of the projects to new countries and help secure Government agreement, including in French speaking countries in MENA; Provide support in identifying partners to join the Passenger and Cargo Control Programme or to other related UNODC projects. • Undertake general and administrative arrangements, including preparing funding requests, and liaising with national authorities and international organizations; Support fundraising activities and identify private sector sponsors, and follow-up on outreach or correspondence with potential contributors. • Promote UNODC’s menu of services and portfolio growth under UNODC mandate areas. • 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. • Ensure that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of law enforcement, particularly in the area of border management, international trade and commerce and the illicit use of cargo for trafficking purposes. Has knowledge of risk analysis applied to the selection of containers and / or inspection at seaports, airports or land borders. Has good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given. Has ability to analyze 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 and 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), in criminology, political science, public administration, international relations, security studies, economics, accounting, finance or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in law enforcement, border management, organized crime and drug trafficking is required. Experience in risk-based working methodology (targeting/profiling) in relevant areas at borders is required. Experience in delivering training, in relevant areas both in a classroom and on-site conditions is required. Experience related to the containerized trade supply chain and cargo is desirable. Experience in delivering training on strategic trade and export control is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable. Work experience in the MENA region is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This temporary position is available for nine (9) months. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. 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. Beirut is classified in the B category (family duty station).

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

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.