Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the Chief, Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Branch The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Branch and technical guidance of the Chief, Advocacy Section (AS), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA). For more information on UNODC visit www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties:

• Act as the communications and outreach focal point for the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB) ensuring coherence across all programming, at HQ and in the field, including monitoring and reporting on developments; responding to communications-related inquiries; participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned communication projects, identify problems and issues to be addressed and proposing corrective actions; identify and track follow-up actions;
• Contribute to the implementation of communication strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, build support and have measurable impact with target audiences;
• Contribute to development and coordination of strategic communications partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to reach target audiences and maximize impact;
• Monitor, analyse and report on CEBs communication approaches, activities and strategies to assess their performance and effectiveness;
• Contribute to the production of creative communications across multiple media channels, with a special focus on content and the development of a shared CEB narrative in line with the CEB Communications Strategy and its workplan to better engage key stakeholders and to raise awareness of CEBs efforts to prevent and counter corruption around the world;
• Identify and propose topics for newsletters, fact sheets, brochures and other promotional materials, taking into account topic, target audience, production method and time-frame;
• Contribute to producing or overseeing production of a specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.) of communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, podcasts, briefing notes, etc.), to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution;
• Draft press releases, media advisories etc. to highlight launches of CEB publications, events and new initiatives;
• Undertake advocacy and outreach activities related to and participate in the organization of meetings of the Conference of the States Parties and its subsidiary bodies and other UNODC meetings and international forums as required;
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
• Perform other work-related duties as may be required. Competencies Professionalism: Is able to plan, execute and monitor public communication campaigns, e.g. campaign management, market research, message targeting, impact evaluation. Is able to research and analyze issues and topics related to current events. Is able to draft and compile a variety of written communication products in a clear, concise style. Is able to interact with the public to build and maintain effective business connections. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Is able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 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. decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Education An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). Job – Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area, OR the successful completion of the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Two years work experience in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice issues, preferably with a focus on corruption and economic crime or closely related fields is desirable. Experience in technical cooperation, project or programme management, administration and implementation is desirable. Experience in supporting the organization and servicing of large inter-governmental or multi-stakeholder meetings, including experience in supporting the development of communication and outreach strategies and media engagement, is desirable. Experience working in the United Nations System or a similar international organization is desirable. Work experience with social media, including analytics and global social media campaigns, Canva graphic design is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area 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 II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice This temporary position is available until 31 December 2026. 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…