Associate Coordination Officer (Temporary), P2

Overview

The Associate Coordination Officer will substantively contribute to the policy coordination functions of the Office of the Director by processing information and issues confronting the Director. The role supports the Director in developing, coordinating, and monitoring the Division's programme of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director in developing, coordinating, operationalizing and monitoring DPA’s programme of work.
• Coordinate the timely assignment, preparation, collation, review and submission of briefing notes, background documentation, reports and other written outputs.
• 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.
• Develop the divisional workplan, facilitate its implementation and document achievements.
• Draft reports, notes and analytical summaries on strategic management and policy related matters.
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources.
• Provide substantive backstopping to intergovernmental and consultative processes.
• Contribute to Office’s monitoring and follow-up systems.
• Perform records management activities.
• Keep abreast of policy and substantive issues related to drug control and crime prevention worldwide.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

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).

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