Individual Contractor Youth Initiative at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – Austria REMOTE POSSIBLE
Recruiter: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is 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 consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s mission in programme management. Working in Austria, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in programme management and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.
Full Job Description
Result of Service
Assist in organizing and preparing the UNODC Youth Forum, including the participant selection process and pre-forum activities.
- Assist in operating and monitoring DAPC grant-funded projects, including coordination with grantees.
- Support other tasks and project activities related to the UNODC Youth Initiative, including contributing to team meetings, assisting in the preparation and follow-up of meetings, preparing various written outputs (e.g. reports, briefing notes, etc.), etc.
- Assist any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Work Location
Home-based, Vienna HQ
Expected duration
01 April 2026 – 30 June 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Global Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will assist in the preparation of the UNODC Youth Forum, the operation of DAPC grant-funded projects, and other related tasks under the UNODC Youth Initiative.
Qualifications/special skills
High School diploma is required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in project management is required
- Experience in projects related to youth-based drug prevention at the international level is desired.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.
Key Details
- Job Title: Individual Contractor Youth Initiative
- Grade: CON
- Location: Vienna (Remote work possible)
- Department: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Contract Type: Consultancy
- Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually
Qualifications
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For th is post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. It is encouraged that applications be updated in the case where new skills or experience are obtained from the time of the initial application so that programme managers will have the most up-to-date information to aid them in their recruiting.