Associate Programme Officer

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Associate Programme Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:
Work with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitor and analyse specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommend corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions.
Assist substantively and technically by supporting the Programme Management Officer (TOC, GPML and Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer in the implementation of the GPML Regional Programme for Eastern Africa with respect to the programming in Kenya and other Member States in Eastern Africa.
Contribute to the implementation of the Organized Crime and GPML Regional Programme by providing substantive and technical expertise and by supporting the identification of technical assistance needs for capacity building with a special focus on money laundering, financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Provide assistance in implementing the project activities with a special focus on money laundering, financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (incl. procurement and arrangements for workshops and seminars) in line with the project document and the annual project work plan, and in line with UN financial rules and regulations, in close coordination with the Government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders, based on best practices, including UN/UNODC manuals, handbooks, guides, and standards and norms.
Carry out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc. in particular destruction, financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to include collecting, analysing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging development issues and trends, participation in impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law or criminal law, political science or related field is required.
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.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project/programme management, administration or related area is required.
Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable.
Work experience in the area of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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