The position is located in the Law Enforcement and Strategic Networks Section (LSNS) of the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE) Coordinator) and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Section. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org.

UNODC serves as the Secretariat of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), including its Implementation Review Mechanism. The Anti-Corruption Global Programme is a technical assistance programme being offered by UNODC to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States to effectively implement the UNCAC. Within the framework of the Global Programme, UNODC has established the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, the GlobE Network (“the Network”) to facilitate informal cooperation amongst anti-corruption entities. The incumbent will provide substantive support to the Network. The Network, officially launched in mid-2021, connects anti-corruption law enforcement authorities by establishing and enhancing direct contact between them, to enable them to collaborate on transitional corruption cases, and empower a wider range of countries to engage in informal international cooperation, while complementing the other existing platforms for such cooperation. The GlobE Network is currently developing digital tools, including a Digital Hub and a Secure Communication Platform (SCP), to facilitate information exchange and sharing of good practices among its members. Within assigned authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties: · Coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the Digital Hub, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the GlobE Network, UNODC, and its partners, while integrating digital tools and services into a unified, user-friendly platform. · Facilitate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, including UNODC divisions, member states, and partner organizations, to gather requirements, oversee content integration, and ensure the hub supports knowledge sharing, transparency, and anti-corruption efforts globally. · Facilitate coordination between internal UNODC teams to ensure that the GlobE Network Secure Communication Platform (SCP) aligns with organizational standards and cybersecurity policies. · Strategize, design and propose the application of blockchain, cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence technologies to the GlobE Network’s value proposition, and across the wider delivery of strategic and tactical advice to the core customers of the Law Enforcement and Strategic Networks Section. · Define and document security requirements for the SCP, ensuring compliance with UN cybersecurity regulations and all necessary engagement with UNODC’s Legal Advisor. · Plan and manage the refinement of business requirements for the SCP, securing internal sign-off from key stakeholders. · Ensure that the SCP is structured for long-term scalability and usability, integrating stakeholder feedback throughout the development process. · Provide regular updates on SCP progress to senior leadership, the GlobE Network Steering Committee and Plenary. · Establish an operational model for the SCP, outlining governance frameworks, access control mechanisms, and sustainability measures. · Support user onboarding and training, ensuring SCP users understand the platform’s functionality and security protocols. · Monitor SCP implementation progress, gather feedback, and refine system features to optimize performance and adherence to best practices. · Provide substantive support to meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc; · Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. · Seek and develop synergies with other UNODC programmes, especially, but singularly, the UNODC Doha Cybercrime Capacity Building Centre. · Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

• Professionalism: Has in-depth technical knowledge of areas related to project or programme management. Has knowledge of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular the United Nations Convention against Corruption and its provisions on international cooperation. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has very good research and analytical skills, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Is able to provide programme planning and implementation-related assistance. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Demonstrates a high level of digital and technological awareness. Exhibits a high degree of reliability and accountability in coordinating complex digital initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment with UNODC objectives, including managing stakeholder engagement with discretion and diplomacy, upholding confidentiality, and ensuring compliance with UN cybersecurity regulations. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, law, economics or a related field 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.

Not available.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in project or programme development or management, administration or related area is required. Demonstratable experience in applying Blockchain, cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence technologies in business and strategic environments is required. Experience in managing digital projects, preferably within international or public-sector organizations, is desirable. Experience working with diverse stakeholders—government entities, international organizations, and technical teams—on collaborative digital initiatives is desirable. Work experience in international cooperation, in particular anti-corruption law enforcement cooperation, as well as experience in engaging with or operating practitioner network in this area is desirable. Experience in an international organization and/or with the United Nations System is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. There are no additional desirable languages specified. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

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Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Evaluation of candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

This temporary position is available for eleven months. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Vienna is classified in the H category (family duty station).

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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