UNODC Programme Officer Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNODC Kenya looking for “Programme Officer”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 29th June 2022.
For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them.
UNODC Programme Officer Jobs 2022
The UNODC has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th June 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Programme Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime |
| Position | Programme Officer |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 29th June 2022 |
UNODC Job Vacancy 2022
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for providing substantive and technical expertise in the area of programme management, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation in conformity with UN rules and regulation, and policies for the implementation of the Alternative to Imprisonment Project in Kenya. S/he will work in close cooperation with the National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Secretariat of the Government of Kenya (GoK). Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:
- Provide substantive and technical support, coordination and guidance for the development and implementation of the Alternatives to Imprisonment Project in Kenya.
- Work closely with the National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Secretariat to prepare and disseminate relevant programme documents on Alternative to Imprisonment for review by the relevant institutions.
- Support, coordinate and monitor project implementation and activities and coordinate and liaise with the GoK counterparts, donors and other stakeholders.
- Identify technical assistance needs for capacity building and propose a sustainable strategy to reform and strengthen the prison sector in Kenya.
- Guide, coordinate and support the efforts and contributions of consultants, experts, UNODC’s project personnel, donors, and government institutions towards the achievement of the programme’s objectives.
- Prepare and disseminate work-plans, terms of reference, and other UNODC’s project-related documentation.
- Raise awareness of the government counterparts and donors on the use of UNODC manuals, handbooks, guides, standards and norms related to Prison reforms.
- Ensure that operations, budgetary and financial administration, procurement, logistics, liaison and communication activities assigned to the programme are conducted according to UNODC standards and procedures and follow-up on input/actions to be taken.
- Organize and support training courses, seminars, working groups, workshops and study tours, ensure timely selection of candidates and submission of reports from participants upon completion of the related activities.
- Monitor progress of UNODC’s project implementation, plan, coordinate and solve operational issues, prepare budget revisions and prepare reports on programme implementation for the UNODC ROEA Representative, and other senior officials of ROEA and UNODC Headquarters.
- Enhance the collaboration with other international, bi-lateral and non-governmental organizations active in the area of Police reform in Kenya.
- Perform other work related duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Programme Officer – Temporary, P3 (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job Code Title: CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER
- Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 23 June 2022 – 29 June 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Drug Control and Crime Prevent-UNODC-184739-J-Nairobi (E)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- 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.
Experience:
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in criminal justice, police reform, law enforcement and/or related fields is required.
- Work experience in programme development in criminal justice, police reform and/or law enforcement is required.
- Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable.
- Work experience in budgetary and financial administration and procurement is desirable.
- Work experience in organizing workshops 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 another United Nations official language is an advantage.
How to Apply UNODC Programme Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=184739
The Closing Date: 29th June 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unodc.org |
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