Associate Coordination Officer (Temporary), Vienna, Austria

## Associate Coordination Officer (Temporary), Vienna, Austria - Organization:UNODC - Office on Drugs and Crime Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the Director, Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer and overall guidance of the Director of the Division. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org Within delegated authority, the Associate Coordination Officer will substantively contribute to the overall policy coordination functions of Office of the Director by processing the considerable volume of information, demands and issues confronting the Director of the Division. The incumbent will work in close coordination with the Branches of the Division, and will contribute to the following specific areas: - Support the Director in developing, coordinating, operationalizing and monitoring DPA’s programme of work in all areas under the Division’s responsibility, namely Public Affairs and Policy Support Branch (PAB), Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB) and Civil Society Unit (CSU). - Coordinate the timely assignment, preparation, collation, review and submission of briefing notes, background documentation, reports and other written outputs in response to requests from the Director as well as the Office of the Executive Director. - Coordinate the timely assignment, preparation and coordination of Division-level contributions and written outputs. - Provide support and expertise to the development and roll-out of the monitoring and reporting system. - Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies. - Develop the divisional workplan, facilitate its implementation and document achievements at the end of cycle. - Draft reports, notes and analytical summaries on strategic management and policy related matters. Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources to provide strategic input to the coordination and implementation of policies. - Provide substantive backstopping to intergovernmental and consultative processes including meetings and conferences related to policy and strategic aspects of UNODC. Accompany the Director to meetings and provide necessary support. - Contribute to Office’s monitoring and follow-up systems including the prioritization of decisions and actions arising from meetings and missions that involve the Division. - Perform records management activities related to all policy and strategic management related matters. - Keep abreast of policy and substantive issues related to drug control and crime prevention worldwide. - Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Perform other work-related duties as required. - Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence, knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to programme management and reporting and to crime prevention and criminal justice, drug control and/or other UNODC mandate areas. Has knowledge of and ability to apply relevant United Nations rules and regulations in work situations. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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. - 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. - 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. An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, political science, international relations, or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). Job - Specific Qualification A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in coordination, programme management, and results-based management and in areas related to drug control, crime prevention and criminal justice OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Work experience providing direct support to high-level officials, including in the preparation of briefing notes, speaking points, reports and other documentation for meetings, events and other engagements, is desirable. Work experience in coordinating and managing high-visibility engagement and events for high-level officials is desirable. Work experience relating to the development of monitoring and reporting systems is desirable. Direct work experience with field-based project implementation and impact reporting is desirable. Work experience directly engaging with Member States and other external stakeholders in the context of implementing strategic work plans is desirable. Work experience with 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. Either FrenchorSpanish is desirable. 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). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. This temporary position is available for six 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 assignm