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 Programme Officer (Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants), P3 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 Panama, 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:Programme Officer (Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants), P3
• Grade:P-3
• Location:Panama City, Panama
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$70,212.0 – $90,676.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in management, law, international relations, political science, development studies or related fields, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: 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..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English and Spanish are 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 III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Spanish UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in project or programme management, administration, or a related area, in a national and international context is required.
• Experience: Work experience in the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of multi-country technical assistance projects addressing human trafficking and migrant smuggling is required.

Skills

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, 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.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training is required.
• Work experience in liaising with governments and counterparts in Central America and the Caribbean is desirable.
• Work experience on the development of technical assistance tools combating trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants is desirable.
• Experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization 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