Project Coordinator (Justice), P4 at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Justice), P4

Job Opening Number: 15-PGM-UNODC-40129-R-ABUJA (E)
Location: Abuja
Job Code Title: Programme Management Office
Level: P4

Special Notice
This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG), Integrated Programme and Oversight Branch (IPB), Division for Operations (DO). The Project Coordinator (Justice) will work under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Country Representative, who will be supported by the Programme Management Officer/Head of Programme Support Team. S/he will maintain close consultation with UNODC HQ, in particular with the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East (RSAME), Integrated Programming and Oversight Branch (IPB) and with relevant substantive sections. For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of the project “Support to the Justice Sector in Nigeria.

In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead and manage the implementation of the project, in accordance with the Contribution Agreement with the European Union (EU) and related UNODC project document/revisions and donor funding agreements, in compliance with United Nations rules and regulations, and UNODC programme management standards.
• Establish and maintain annual project costed workplans, negotiate these with stakeholders and partners and produce frequent achievement and progress reports, as per EU and UNODC standards and practices.
• Manage the project team and all required reporting, monitoring and evaluation functions carried out under this project.
• Carry out programmatic/managerial and administrative tasks to achieve project results contained in the project logframe and provide results-based substantive and financial reports against set achievement indicators and financial targets.
• Provide specialized substantive expertise in the area of criminal justice, justice sector reform, coordination and policy development and support efforts of relevant stakeholders in Nigeria in these areas at federal and state level.
• Coordinate legislation reviews, state of justice assessments, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, and direct project assistance to judicial bodies such as the Body of Attorney Generals and the National Association of Prosecutors.
• Manage the organization and conduct of workshops, seminars, dissemination of public information materials, on justice sector reform.
• Liaise effectively with counterparts, development partners and other stakeholders with a view to facilitating the delivery of technical cooperation inputs to Nigerian authorities while avoiding overlap and duplication with the actions of other assistance providers; make project achievements known and identify areas of new assistance.
• Coordinate activities related to budget and funding; supervise project expenditures and utilization of funds related to the project; ensure compliance with United Nations financial rules and regulations and initiate project and/or budget revisions.
• Identify procurement needs (goods and services) in coordination with the Operations Manager, responsible for procurement in CONIG and contribute to managing human resources allocated to the project by coordinating the work of and guiding subordinates in project development, implementation and assessment; participate in the selection and recruitment process of international and local staff as required.
• Constantly monitor project's risk log, and draw UNODC's Representative and projects stakeholders attention to emerging issues with potentially negative impact on project implementation.
• Provide substantive support to UNODC Representative in identifying and implementing maximum strategic visibility for project counterparts, donors/partners and UNODC, in particular as regards European Union visibility in line with respective rules and guidelines.
• Prepare new project concepts supporting the result areas of the project in line with UNODC strategic frameworks.
• Directly implement activities under Outcome 1 of the project, pertaining to the enhancement of the coordination and sector policy development of the justice sector, with support from other project staff.
• Undertake other duties that may be required for effective and efficient project implementation.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Has profound knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal justice and justice sector reform. Has good knowledge of institutional support to judicial entities and means to foster coordination among these entities.
• Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.  Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of problems. Is able to conduct data collection using various methods.
• Has conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
• Has ability 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 on justice sector reform matters; 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 & 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.

Client Orientation:

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
• Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks; meets timeframes for delivery of goods, transportation requests, or services to client.

Managing Performance:

• Has ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work of others.
• Ability to make timely decisions; ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop staff and encourage good performance.
• Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member.
• Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills.
• Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;
• Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Leadership:

• Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results.
• Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support.
• Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.
• Drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
• Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Law, Criminology, Political or Social Science, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Public Administration, or 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.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of seven years of relevant project or programme management experience, preferably in the field of criminal justice or justice sector reform processes in a multi-cultural setting is required.
• Three or more of these years should be at managerial level with demonstrable results in successful management of international teams and complex operations.
• United Nations technical cooperation experience and experience in cooperation with the European Union are desirable.
• Working or living experience in developing countries is desirable. Familiarity with project management tools, financial databases and electronic reporting facilities is an asset.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.

Assessment Method

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

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

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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