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UNODC Project Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

UNODC Project Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

UNODC Uganda looking for “Project Coordinator”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 24, 2023.

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 Project Coordinator Jobs 2023

The UNODC has published a job vacancy announcement on July 24, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Coordinator to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Position Project Coordinator (Head of Programme Office in Uganda)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Seven years
Application Deadline August 24, 2023

UNODC Job Vacancy 2023

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Coordinator will act as the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in Uganda and will be responsible for the following specific duties:

  • Represent UNODC’s position and interests in Uganda and promote strong partnerships with Government institutions, civil society, academia, private sector, regional and international aid agencies and financial institutions, parliamentarians and the media as agreed with the Government within the framework of the “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme in Uganda” and UNODC’s engagement in the country.
  • In coordination with the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), within the framework of the Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2023) and the UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030, define programme objectives and manage the development, funding and implementation of UNODC technical assistance and provision of policy advice in Uganda.
  • Represent UNODC within the UN Country Team and other relevant fora in Uganda and build effective partnerships with UN entities, including joint programmes, ensuring that UNODC’s mandates are fully reflected in the wider programme of work and UN initiatives in the country.
  • Build effective relationship with the Resident Coordinator in Uganda and other senior UN managers in the country.
  • Ensure effective monitoring and collection of data on programme implementation, and contribute to national, regional and global efforts to show UNODC’s contribution to wider UN efforts and the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Act as focal point and monitor drug control, criminal justice, anti-corruption and terrorism prevention related information in the country and contribute, when needed, to internal and external reports and briefings on trends and developments.
  • Identify areas for programme growth in Uganda and develop and implement initiatives to broaden UNODC’s strategic engagement in the country.
  • Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy and build partnerships aimed at broadening the donor base, and promoting long-term involvement and financial, in-kind support and resources by national, regional and international public and private sector donors to support UNODC’s work in Uganda.

Position in Organization:

  • Posting Title: Project Coordinator (Head of Programme Office in Uganda), P4
  • Job Code Title: CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER
  • Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  • Duty Station: KAMPALA
  • Posting Period: 21 June 2023 – 24 August 2023
  • Job Opening Number: 23-Drug Control and Crime Prevent-UNODC-210840-R-Kampala (A)
  • Staffing Exercise N/A

Qualification:

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, public administration, political science, international relations or related fields of crime prevention, criminal justice and/or law enforcement is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional two 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 in areas relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice is required.
  • Work experience in project management and implementation is required.
  • Work experience at the national and/or international level in the field of law enforcement, prison management and/or penal reform is desirable
  • Work experience in mobilizing resources is desirable.
  • Work experience within the United Nations System including United Nations Country Teams and/or in a similar international organization is desirable.
  • Work experience in aiding government institutions is desirable.
  • Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

How to Apply UNODC Project Coordinator Jobs 2023

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=210840

The Closing Date: August 24, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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