About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Associate Programme Officer (Terrorism Prevention), P2 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Austria, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Associate Programme Officer (Terrorism Prevention), P2
• Grade:P-2
• Location:Vienna, Austria
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$55,163.0 – $73,465.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law or criminal justice is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P)..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: 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).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in terrorism prevention in the area of criminal justice and rule of law and prevention of violent extremism, including legal research and analysis OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination/the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required.

Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• Work experience in law, including legal analysis and research related to terrorism prevention is desirable.
• Work experience in implementing capacity building activities related to preventing violent extremism in Asia is desirable.
• Experience in organizing meetings, conferences, seminars etc., including their substantive, logistic and administrative aspects is desirable.
• Work experience within the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply