Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Assistant Programme Management Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) will be responsible for the following duties:
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop partnerships with the UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNODC, countries needs and donors' priorities.
Conduct thorough analysis and research into the political, social and economic situation in the region and preparation of substantive inputs to Country Common Assessments, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks, and other UN Country Team products in the region.
Identify strategic areas for cooperation, support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned with relevant stakeholders, which are aligned with UNODC global strategies.
Analyse and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, actively contribute to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
Maintain regular contact with relevant authorities when required/decided to learn about national development goals and priorities. Perform other work-related duties, as required.
Education
A first level university degree in international development, international relations, political science, social sciences or a related field is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project management is required.
Relevant work experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments is required.
Responsible experience of working especially in the area of preventing and countering transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking, addressing drug use, increasing treatment of drug use disorders and preventing HIV/AIDS, and supporting research, trend analysis, policy, advocacy and forensics is desirable.
Work experience with international organizations, in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment is desirable.