Programme Officer (Passenger and Cargo Control Programme) - Temporary

The post is located in the Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) with duty station in Bangkok, Thailand. The Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP) operates under the Border Management Branch (BMB)/DO. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Representative of ROSEAP and under the overall supervision and guidance of the Senior Law Enforcement Expert (Drug Control and Crime Prevention, Head of PCCP). For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org

The focus of the PCCP is to assist law enforcement agencies to identify and inspect high-risk passengers and cargo. The Programme Officer (PCCP) will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of PCCP activities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, in accordance with UNODC rules and regulations. The incumbent will undertake the following specific tasks: • Plan, coordinate and support the implementation of activities of PCCP in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. • Guide and coordinate the PCCP regional team towards the accomplishment of PCCP’s objectives. • Review existing border law enforcement capacity in Member States, assess the training and equipment needs and liaise with national authorities regarding the establishment and functioning of control units at ports, airports and land borders covered by the PCCP in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. • Draft Letters of Agreements and inter-agency Memoranda of Understanding in line with UNODC processes. • Contribute to planning, designing and managing appropriate responses, including capacity-building efforts, to address illicit trafficking in relevant countries. • Monitor the implementation of all activities in the region (in particular training, mentoring, exchange visits, and other capacity-building activities) and ensure the timely delivery of all products foreseen in the programme. • Contribute to the preparation of programme or project documents and reports, such as work plans, budget segments, programme/project progress, performance and/or implementation delivery reports for all PCCP countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific and any substantive documents required by the implementation of the programme. • Liaise with Interpol, the World Customs Organization (WCO), and other relevant regional law enforcement and security fora within her/his geographic area to ensure the smooth implementation of the programme, especially with regard to their technical input, the organization of assessment missions, training, mentoring, the procurement of equipment and joint operations. • Support customs and other law enforcement authorities to achieve enhanced regional cooperation and cooperation with the private sector in PCCP participating countries. • Continuously monitor developments related to illicit trafficking of all types of commodities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. • Support the adaption and enhancement of training materials based on new trends, challenges and country specific contexts, and with a view to incorporating new innovative technologies and digital tools. • Promote the expansion of the programme to new countries and/or airports and ports in the region through fundraising and outreach activities, including innovative proposals with other UNODC programmes and other UN agencies and in particular on matters related to points of entry/exit including land borders. • Contribute to preparations of all correspondence linked to the project in Southeast Asia and the Pacific and follow up on them. • Contribute to a variety of written outputs, working papers, reports, background papers, analyses, presentations, proposals and documents, briefings, training materials, manuals, guides, toolkits, etc. developed within the programme notably for Steering Committees and global meetings. • When required, represent UNODC and the Border Management Branch at relevant regional or international events in matters related to PCCP to monitor, analyze and advise on substantive issues related to PCCP. • In cooperation with ROSEAP management, ensure coordination with other UNODC teams and programmes active in the region to enhance synergies and complementarity of activities and mandates. • Promote UNODC’s menu of services and portfolio growth under all mandate areas. • 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 knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of law enforcement, particularly in the area of border management, high-risk passengers, international trade and commerce and the illicit use of cargo containers and other transportation means for trafficking purposes. Has comprehensive knowledge of UN policies, rules and regulations, administrative and programmatic procedures. Has good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. • Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, criminology, security studies, or related disciplines 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 relevant professional work experience in the area of border management, trade supply chain security or a related area is required. At least three years of work experience with project management, technical assistance and fundraising in an international context is required. Work experience in strengthening regional cooperation relating to border management is required. Experience in researching and using innovative technologies and digital tools such as blockchain logistics platforms, artificial intelligence, open-source intelligence tools and data analytics in the context of border management is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations System or similar international organization 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. 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

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

This temporary position is available for 7 (seven) months. Actual filling of this project 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. Bangkok is classified in the A category (family duty station). Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

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