UNITED NATIONS
OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
TITLE
ANTICIPATED DURATION
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
DUTY STATION
ESTIMATED REMUNERATION*
4-CON-15
28 January 2015
Consultant (Database and Content Management)
6 months
UNODC
Vienna
to be determined
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
* This assignment does not carry any entitlement to social benefits such as medical insurance, pension, sick leave, etc.
BACKGROUND AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The engagement of CSOs with UNODC has developed considerably over the years and is emphasized in the
UNODC Strategy for period 2012-2015. To achieve this goal, UNODC has established crucial partnerships with
NGO umbrella organizations working on issues related to the UNODC mandate in order to bridge the gap that often
exists between international policy-makers, national authorities and civil society. To this aim, UNODC has equipped
itself since 1997 with an electronic NGO database listing over 3,000 NGOs involved in prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation of drug addicts, alternative development, crime prevention (including anti-human trafficking and anticorruption activities) and criminal justice reforms. This database has become a valuable tool throughout the years,
not only for the UNODC Civil Society Team, Substantive Units and Field Offices, where NGOs actively participate
in operational projects, but more importantly, it has developed into a networking tool for the public at large. The
Civil Society Team also maintains regular communication with relevant NGOs through its website page and through
an NGO Unit mailbox, through which it disseminates valuable information on UNODC activities such participation
in intergovernmental meetings, grants and awareness campaigns, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Improve existing and develop new means to reach out to NGOs working on UNODC mandates through its
website, social media and the NGO Unit mailbox for the purpose of inviting them to specific intergovernmental
meeting, trainings, applications for grants and providing them with information related to UNODC campaigns and
events;
• Facilitate the implementation of an online platform for NGOs working on drug related issues;
• Conduct a general update of the NGO Database;
• Keep track of UNODC involvement with NGOs (grants, partnership, contracting, participation at conferences, etc.)
and facilitate its interaction with them;
• Through project management tools contribute to improving the attaining the objectives of GLOU68 (managed by
the UNODC Civil Society Team).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science,
public or business administration, project management or a related field. A first-level university degree in
combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant, progressively responsible professional experience in
an international environment is required.
Additional requirements:
 Proven working experience with databases, content management systems (CMS), social media tools and project
management software is highly desirable;
 Proven professional expertise and practical experience in project management involving partners from different
entities (UN, Governments, private sector, etc.);
 Expert knowledge of UNODC rules of engagement with NGOs is highly desirable;
 Proven experience working with NGOs on UNODC related mandates is highly desirable;
 Proven knowledge of and practical experience related to UNODC mandates, guidelines and procedures are
desirable;
 Professionalism, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capacity to work in a team, planning and
organizing skills.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United UN Secretariat. For the position advertised,
fluency in English with proven drafting and communication skills is required.
All applicants are requested to complete a United Nations Personal History form (PHP), available online (inspira.un.org).
Applicants should also outline in a cover letter why they consider themselves qualified for the position. Due to the
expected high volume of applications, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. All applications
should be sent to consultants@unvienna.org, by e-mail with PHP in pdf format attached and with the announcement number
mentioned clearly in the subject line. Preference will be given to equally qualified women applicants.
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