Project Support Officer

UNODC Project Support Officer Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNODC South Africa looking for “Project Support Officer”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 05th August 2024.

UNODC Project Support Officer Jobs 2024

The UNODC has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th July 2024 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Support Officer to be based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Task Description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the project coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will assist in the implementation of activities that are carried out under the “GMCP IOW” dealing with maritime crime and criminal justice chain. In particular the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support development, implementation and evaluation of the programme activities under the Global Maritime Crime Programme particularly those related to Maritime Crime, and Criminal justice;
• Conduct research to identifying technical assistance needs for capacity building and develop sustainable strategies to reform and strengthen the capacity of maritime law enforcement and other criminal justice authorities in the region, including on improved detention and transfer activities;
• Provide input on project/programme and/or budget re-visions, the preparation and dissemination of costed work plans, terms of references and other related project documentation on maritime crime and detention and transfer;
• Contribute with substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies;
• Related to the above task, support monitoring and evaluation activities of the IOW Programme by developing, participating and supporting evaluation of prison support activities, including compiling and collating information to be submitted to UNODC prison experts and management for further analysis;
• Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, briefing notes, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc., relating to maritime crime issues in the region;
• Provide administrative and substantive support to the regional programme coordinator in view of consultative and other meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparing back-ground documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc;
• Provide administrative action related to the procurement of equipment and services including drafting of TOR for procurements, contracts for consultants, related payment requests, and monitoring and follow-up on such requests in line with UN financial rules and regulations;
• Support field missions to locations in the region where GMCP carries out programme activities, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc; Perform any other duties as required/assigned.

Eligibility Criteria

Required Education Level:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in justice, law, criminology, international relations, business and administration or area related to other relevant social science;

Required Experience:

• 3 years of experience in justice, law, criminology, international relations, or area related to other relevant social science;
• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in justice or development sectors, or other relevant programmes;
• Experience with maritime crime is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Related programming in post-conflict environments and least developed countries is an asset;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive;
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels;
• Familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment;
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Experience in prison reform, prison management and related project management is an asset;
• Experience in volunteerism is an asset.

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required.

Other Details

• Duration: 5 months (with possibility of extension)
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: Negotiable
• Application Process: Online