This position is located in the UNODC Programme Office in Kiev, Ukraine with a working place at the premises of the GUAM Secretariat. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Adviser posted in Almaty (Kazakhstan) and will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the project.

The project seeks to promote a regional approach to counter money laundering and confiscate crime proceeds in the GUAM Member States (Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and Azerbaijan) and, at the same time, to strengthen inter-agency cooperation of these States at the national levels.

This two-fold objective will be achieved through

(i) reviewing national inter-agency cooperation mechanisms in each country and recommending their improvement based on best practices of the countries with the advanced AML regimes that will be shared among the GUAM relevant national authorities,

(ii) increasing the effectiveness of both law enforcement and judicial international cooperation in money laundering and asset forfeiture casework and

(iii) providing personal networking opportunities to very senior anti-money laundering policy makers, law enforcement and judicial personnel

Duties and Responsibilities Under the technical supervision of the Senior Regional Legal Advisor, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

• participate in management, implementation and monitoring the project;
• organize training seminars as well as a study tour to a selected country for senior officials of the key national AML agencies;
• participate in reviewing legislation and institutional frameworks as well as collecting best practices and data on money laundering and seizing and confiscating of crime proceeds in GUAM Member States;
• review and revise the project budget; monitor and control the budget of the project;
• identify and prioritize requirements for training, ensure appropriate nominations and arrangements;
• prepare work plans, monitoring reports (biennial and annual), background documents, mid-term evaluations and the final evaluation;
• draft all necessary project progress reports and project implementation delivery rate reports; ensure day-to-day communication with national and international counterparts among GUAM Member States;
• monitor equipment supply and expenditure;
• act as a liaison officer between the various agencies participating in the implementation of the project;
• collect documents and keep files related to the project implementation; perform other duties as required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following: beneficiary government counterparts, donor representatives, bilateral governmental, legislative and judiciary liaison officers and officers and technical staff of various UNODC ROCA units and project offices as well as relevant headquarters offices.

Results expected:

• To provide substantive and technical expert advice to beneficiary counterparts and to ensure effective communication with them, resulting in smooth implementation of the project.
• To manage project resources, both human and material, within full compliance of UN financial and staff rules.
• To assure that project work plans and budgets are correct and are implemented in accordance with forecasts.
• To meet all management and financial reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• To enhance further cooperation with the stakeholders involved in the project.

Competencies Functional Competencies:

Professionalism:

• 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.

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.

Planning & Organizing:

• develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• identifies priority activities and assignments;
• adjusts priorities as required;
• allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
• foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
• monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
• uses time efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience Academic requirements:  university degree in law, criminology or relevant social or political areas, or relevant education in law enforcement area.

Experience: minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian.

Computer skills: proficiency in current office software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience in the United Nations technical assistance is desirable.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are prerequisites.

Knowledge of the law enforcement and judicial system of the countries of the region is an asset.

This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from undp.org.ua/en/vacancies.

Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 08/02/2012

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. We regret that we will not be able to acknowledge all unsolicited general applications for employment.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.