EU Reporting and Compliance Associate

Mission and objectives

UNODC's mission is to contribute to global peace and security, human rights and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism.

Context

This assignment will be assigned to the UNODC Brussels Liaison Office (BRULO) to the European Union and its institutions, to NATO, WCO and Belgium. The office's goal is to foster policy exchange and operational partnership with the above-mentioned institutions in order to jointly advance the global agenda on the rule of law, governance and public health. The Brussels Liaison Office supports UNODC HQ and field offices around the world in their relationship with the EU, and advises on policy developments, programming of funds, and contractual matters. In support of the EU-UNODC operational partnership, the UNV will assist EU-funded UNODC programmes to support their compliance with EU contractual and reporting requirements, UNODC internal rules and procedures for EU funding, and the EU-UN Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement (FAFA).

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the External Relations Officer, the EU Reporting and Compliance Associate will: (i) assist to provide first line support and technical assistance to EU-funded, UNODC programmes to support their compliance with EU contractual requirements and the EU-UN FAFA as well as UNODC internal clearance procedures relevant to EU funding; (ii) assist to review compliance of UNODC narrative reports, payment requests, contractual documents, amendment requests, and visibility materials, as required; (iii) coordinate support provided to UNODC programmes with the Financial Resources Management Service, as relevant, on all staffing, financial and other relevant issues under their responsibility for EU funding; (iv) maintain data on EU-funded projects and reporting. (v) prepare regular briefings and updates on EU funding for internal and external use, as required; (vi) assist in the regular review and further development of the BRULO SharePoint site, related tools for project staff, and training initiatives to support compliance; (vii) support monitoring of developments in EU contractual requirements and EU-UN FAFA as well as UNODC compliance; (viii) support the organization of training to support EU compliance as well as project events and meetings in Brussels, as required; and (ix) any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor or the Representative of the Brussels Liaison Office.

Competencies and values

· Accountability · Adaptability and flexibility · Planning and organising · Professionalism · Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Belgium has a high standard of living and ranks among the top 10 in several indicators of the OECD’s Better Life Index, with the average household wealth above the OECD average. In addition, the international presence in Brussels is second only to New York, with some 1,500 institutions employing around 3,000 diplomats, and a base of more than 2,000 European headquarters of multi-national organisations. There is also an excellent standard of healthcare in Belgium. High quality medical care is widely available, enhanced by large university hospitals. Brussels, where many expats choose to base themselves, is cheaper than many other western European capitals, such as London, Copenhagen, Vienna and Zurich, according to Mercer’s Cost of Living rankings. UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below: Monthly Living Allowance (Per month, apx.): 2301.75 Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 3500 Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): USD 225 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. Uncertified sick leave: 7 days for 12 months and 4 days for shorter assignments Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months (shorter assignments are prorated) Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 4 weeks