Programme Assistant

UNODC's mission is to contribute to global peace and security, human rights and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism.

The post is located in Portfolio Management and Outreach (PMO) team of the Laboratory and Scientific Services (LSS), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB) Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Synthetic Drug Strategy.

The UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy (SDS) provides a framework for countries to strengthen their responses to the challenges posed by synthetic drugs through the adoption and implementation of comprehensive, balanced, effective and science informed actions. Through the framework of the SDS, UNODC leverages various in-house expertise and cross UN collaborations to provide capacity building and technical assistance to countries around the world, coordinating global efforts. As part of the SDS portfolio, UNODC has also developed the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs to assist countries in implementing the guidance found in the SDS, which serves as a one-stop shop to bring together interagency tools and resources covering multiple areas of expertise on synthetic drugs on a single platform. The purpose of the assignment is to support the ongoing development of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs as well as the implementation and outreach of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy (including Opioid Strategy) portfolio.

The Laboratory and Scientific Services (LSS), through its Global Scientific and Forensic Programme, aims to strengthen forensic capacity and skills worldwide by providing tailored scientific services to deliver cross-cutting solutions to address drugs, crime and terrorism.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Programme Assistant will:
 Assist in day-to-day implementation of Synthetic Drug Strategy portfolio.
 Provide support in preparing project events, including workshops, meetings, trainings, etc.
 Provide secretarial, administrative and logistics support to Synthetic Drug Strategy meetings, trainings, workshops.
 Assist in developing and compiling internal inventory (e.g. equipment, publications, visibility materials).
 Assist in the preparation of programme/project budget proposals, intermediate and final reports (follow up with relevant colleagues on outstanding commitments, liabilities, etc.)
 Assist in setting up and maintaining files/records of the meetings, as well as list of follow up actions, as necessary.
 Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
 Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
 Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
 Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
 Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
 Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
 Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs:
 Delegated assignments are addressed effectively and executed on time.
 Internal inventory is compiled and submitted for final review.
 Meetings, trainings, workshops are supported efficiently.
 Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.
 A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed