Programme Officer (Temporary), P3

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in Turin, Italy. The incumbent will coordinate the Institute’s activities for the Project “Checkpoint Reached: Gaming and Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia” and in relation to UNICRI’s Cybercrime and Online Harms workstream. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Progamme Officer (Deputy Director) and coordinate with other relevant colleagues in relation to cybercrime, cybersecurity and online harms. For more information on UNICRI, please visit the website: www.unicri.it

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer will facilitate the implementation of the Project “Checkpoint Reached: Gaming and Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia”, as well as the development, implementation and expansion of UNICRI’s Cybercrime and Online Harms workstream. The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Participate in the development and implementation of the project-related activities, including research, interviews, drafting and reviewing of written products, and knowledge dissemination, aimed at promoting games that foster pro-social behaviour and contributing to the prevention of violent extremism (PVE). • Participate in the development and implementation of the Project “Games for PVE Sprint”, a global game jam engaging Southeast Asian developers to produce early-stage game prototypes, promoting pro-social behaviour and supporting PVE objectives, along with a two-day launch event in Tokyo. • Coordinate with relevant partners and the donor for an effective project implementation, as well as facilitate the relationships with the diverse range of stakeholders involved in the Project, including game developers, technology companies and law enforcement agencies. • Coordinate the development, implementation, and expansion of UNICRI’s Cybercrime and Online Harms workstream, under which the project “Checkpoint Reached: Gaming and Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia” is implemented. This duty includes overseeing related research projects, such as ongoing work on violent and coercive online networks targeting youth, and developing project proposals on topics such as cybercrime, online harms, terrorism and violent extremism online. • Prepare various written outputs, provide substantive support to consultative meetings, conferences, and workshops and prepare technical training materials, operational guidance, presentations and documents in relation to topics such as cybercrime, online harms, terrorism and violent extremism online. • Coordinate capacity-building activities, including training workshops and scenario-based exercises for Member States and other relevant stakeholders on critical issues such as cybercrime, online harms, terrorism and violent extremism online. • Participate in or lead field missions, providing guidance to external consultants, government officials, and other stakeholders; draft mission summaries and actionable recommendations to support field implementation of policies on cybercrime, online harms, terrorism and violent extremism online. • Coordinate project-related budget and funding activities, including programme and project submissions, progress tracking, financial reporting, and preparation of financial statements to ensure sustainable support for initiatives on cybercrime, online harms, terrorism and violent extremism online. • Support UNICRI’s work concerning projects requiring expertise on cybercrime, cybersecurity, online harms, and terrorism and violent extremism online. • 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 related to the field of cybercrime, online harms, terrorism and violent extremism online, and digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has the ability to collect both quantitative and qualitative data using various methods. Demonstrates conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all work areas. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates an 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. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, security studies, criminology, cybersecurity, public policy, or a related discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields, in combination with two (2) 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 relevant, progressively responsible professional experience in programme management, project coordination, research, or policy development in the field of international affairs, international security, crime prevention, cybercrime, cybersecurity, online harms, counter-terrorism, violent extremism, or related areas is required. Work experience in dealing with cybercrime, terrorism and violent extremism in an international or regional organization, including the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of related projects and programmes is required. Work experience preparing technical guidance, training materials, presentations, operational documents, and other written outputs, as well as supporting conferences, workshops, consultations, and multi-stakeholder events, is required. Work experience organizing and delivering capacity-building activities, including training workshops, scenario-based exercises, and technical assistance initiatives for government officials and other relevant stakeholders, is desirable. Work experience in crime prevention initiatives, particularly with a digital component, conducting research, open-source intelligence and data analytics is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or other comparable international or multilateral organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. 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).

Required Languages

Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This temporary position is available for a period of five months and will be limited to service with UNICRI. 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 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. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. 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. Turin 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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. 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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