Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) (temporary)
Organizational Context
This position is within the Thematic Support Section, Corruption and Financial Crime Branch, Division for Treaty Affairs of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna. The role reports to the Chief of the Section and operates under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Branch, contributing to UNODC's global efforts against corruption.
Job Purpose
The Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) will serve as the focal point for youth-related aspects within the Corruption and Financial Crime Branch. This role supports the implementation of educational and youth empowerment activities, with a focus on digital innovation and youth engagement in anti-corruption efforts. The incumbent will advance initiatives like Coding4Integrity, identify needs and opportunities for youth involvement, and contribute to capacity-building assistance for Member States in implementing the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The position also involves supporting youth components in fragile settings, coordinating youth boards, and contributing to data analysis and reporting for data-driven planning and decision-making.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the implementation of the GRACE initiative and other youth-focused anti-corruption projects, identifying needs and opportunities for youth engagement. Advance UNODC’s Coding4Integrity initiative by supporting activities related to digital innovation and social entrepreneurship. Stay informed on digital innovation, AI, and emerging technologies, identifying technical partners. Support the youth component in fragile and conflict settings, particularly in Ukraine. Guide and coordinate the GRACE YouthLED Integrity Board, organizing meetings and facilitating stakeholder communication. Contribute to interagency cooperation and provide support to thematic programmes. Input into the development and implementation of technical assistance, including follow-up to UNCAC implementation reviews. Manage programmatic and administrative tasks for the GRACE initiative and other projects. Prepare briefing notes and presentations. Collect, analyze, and visualize data to identify trends and support decision-making.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in youth-related anti-corruption policy or programme management is required, or successful completion of the YPP, NCRE, or G to P examination. Desirable experience includes youth training, managing youth networks, developing youth-focused anti-corruption activities (e.g., hackathons, digital innovation), capacity building in fragile settings, and working within the UN system.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Creativity, Knowledge of corruption and economic crime theories, Understanding of UNODC and UNCAC mandates, Legislative knowledge in anti-corruption, Research and analytical skills, Data analysis and interpretation, Judgment, Gender mainstreaming, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Innovation.