Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Psychosocial Support Specialist)

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section (CPCJS), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report directly to the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer who acts as the Team Leader, End Violence against Children and will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of CPCJS. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Psychosocial Support Specialist) will provide support in the implementation of projects and activities in the End Violence against Children portfolio. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Develop guides, tools, case studies, models, and other materials related to mental health and psychosocial support and programming for children, families and communities to promote staff capacity-building and service quality. • Provide substantive and operational support to the development of training tools and deliver training activities to professionals from the justice, child protection, security, education and health sectors regarding measures aimed to prevent and respond to violence against children (including recruitment and exploitation by criminal and armed groups) such as mental health care and psychosocial support. • Provide high quality training, substantive input and coaching services delivery in identified topics associated with consequences of violence, trauma-informed care, mental health and psychosocial support, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), victims and witness support services, with focus on Indonesia, Iraq and Nigeria. • Contribute to the development of case management policies and protocols. • Contribute to the development of mental health and psychosocial support resources, toolkits, online training modules, etc. to build capacity of volunteers/staff in community-based organizations and other professionals. • Provide substantive and operational support to the conceptualization, implementation and monitoring of initiatives to strengthen resilience of children and their environment to violence, including through partnership with national civil society organizations. • Support the development of regional, national and international functioning and safe referral pathways, strengthening links to available services for mental health and psychosocial support and programming for children and child protection. • Support the conducting of technical assistance needs assessments and situation analysis by participating in the preparation and delivery of scoping missions, as requested, and by identifying needs of professionals and opportunities to enhance access to psychosocial assistance in partner countries. • Support the conceptualization and drafting of research, specifically in relation to root causes of violence against children (including recruitment and exploitation where relevant); consequences of violence on children’s well-being and life perspectives; needs for psychosocial support in the framework of prevention intervention, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes, juvenile justice systems. • Contribute to consultative and other meetings including roundtables, training, conferences and workshops, by proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing of documents and presentations, etc. • Participate in or support field missions, including through the preparation of relevant work material; provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties; drafting of mission reports; ensuring follow-up action. • Assist in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the programme by collecting relevant data on project implementation, drafting reports and supporting follow-up of activities, as requested. • 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.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime issues, in particular to violence against children. Has knowledge of policies and practices on the provision of psychosocial support services, particularly child-friendly services. Has knowledge of clinical psychology with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has good analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Has the 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; communicates clearly and effectively; listens to others is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, 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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in psychology, psychiatry 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in planning, delivering and managing psychosocial support interventions for children associated with terrorist groups is required. Work experience in provision of psychosocial support to victims and offenders in contact with the justice system, in contexts of hardship and insecurity, is required. Work experience in the conceptualization of training tools and delivery of training activities is required. Work experience in conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of child-friendly assessment tools is desirable. Work experience of planning, delivering and managing psychosocial interventions is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or an international organization is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 30 April 2025. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will 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. • Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. • 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).

United Nations Considerations

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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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