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Geopolist | Istanbul Center for Geopolitics > Programme Coordinator

Programme Coordinator

Last updated: May 16, 2025 4:01 am
By GEOPOLIST | Istanbul Center for Geopolitics Published May 16, 2025 7 Min Read
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  • Kampala, Uganda
  • Posted 2 months ago
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime


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This position is located in the UNODC Programme Office in Uganda (POUGA) with duty station in Kampala (Uganda) which operates under the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the UNODC Representative, Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA). The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the ROEA Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer heading the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme as well as the Programme Management Officer heading the Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Illicit Drug Trafficking Programme within the scope of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2023)

Responsibilities

  • Represent UNODC and participate in the country’s joint UN coordination mechanisms, including the UN Country Team (UNCT), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the Security Management Team (SMT) and Common Country Assessment (CCA), as well as key events, conferences and meetings at country level.
  • Advocate for UNODC mandates vis-à-vis Government representatives, keeping abreast of political developments, policy shifts and trends.
  • Administer the Programme Office’s resources and processes (human, financial and physical), including ensuring safety and security for personnel and upholding zero tolerance to all forms of harassment.
  •  Represent UNODC’s position and interests in Uganda and promote strong partnerships with Government institutions, civil society, academia, private sector, regional and international aid agencies and financial institutions, parliamentarians and the media as agreed with the Government within the framework of the “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme in Uganda” and UNODC’s engagement in the country.
  • Ensure effective monitoring and collection of data on programme implementation, and contribute to national, regional and global efforts to show UNODC’s contribution to wider UN efforts and the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Act as focal point and monitor drug control, criminal justice, anti-corruption and terrorism prevention related information in the country and contribute, when needed, to internal and external reports and briefings on trends and developments.
  • Identify areas for programme growth in Uganda and develop and implement initiatives to broaden UNODC’s strategic engagement in the country.
  • Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy and build partnerships aimed at broadening the donor base, and promoting long-term involvement and financial, in-kind support and resources by national, regional and international public and private sector donors to support UNODC’s work in Uganda.
  • Lead UNODC advocacy and awareness raising efforts in Uganda and contribute to such efforts at the regional and global level.
  • Represent UNODC within the UN Country Team and other relevant fora in Uganda and build effective partnerships with UN entities, including joint programmes, ensuring that UNODC’s mandates are fully reflected in the wider programme of work and UN initiatives in the country. • Build effective relationship with the Resident Coordinator in Uganda and other senior UN managers in the country.
  • In accordance with established policies and delegated authority manage the financial and human resources assigned to the Programme Office, ensuring appropriate coverage, guidance and supervision of staff and efficient and effective use of such resources.
  • Ensure timely implementation and monitor UNODC activities related to the Implementation of the “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice” programme in Uganda.
  • Prepare terms of reference for project/programme staff and consultants; recruit, train and manage the work of international and local professional and support staff; identify consultancy needs, develop terms of reference for the proposed consultancies and participate in the identification, selection and recruitment process.
  •  Ensure full substantive and operational coordination and coherence with UNODC operations in the Eastern African region and support the Regional Representative in promoting and contributing to regional UN partnerships and initiatives.
  • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
  • Ensure and manage planning, programme management and coordination associated with the implementation of the “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice” programme in Uganda and any programme component as per the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa, including oversight and supervision of the daily activities associated with the implementation of component activities in accordance with UNODC project management policies and guidelines.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the fields of law, criminology, public administration, political science, international relations or related fields of crime prevention, criminal justice and/or law enforcement is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in areas relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice is required. Work experience in project management and implementation is required. Work experience at the national and/or international level in the field of law enforcement, prison management and/or penal reform is desirable. Experience in mobilizing resources is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations System including United Nations Country Teams, and/or in a similar international organization is desirable. Work experience in aiding government institutions 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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/254939?language=en

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