Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (P3) in Panama City, Panama, to manage and implement anti-human trafficking and migrant smuggling projects, with a salary not specified.
- Role
- Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- PANAMA CITY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The incumbent will assist in managing, coordinating and implementing anti-human trafficking and migrant smuggling technical cooperation projects and interventions in Central America and the Caribbean, and contribute to the overall implementation, visibility and implementation of UNODC’s work against trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants in the region.
What you'll do
- Assist in managing, coordinating and implementing anti-human trafficking and migrant smuggling technical cooperation projects and interventions in Central America and the Caribbean
- Develop, manage and implement technical assistance projects against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants
- Contribute to the overall implementation, visibility and implementation of UNODC’s work against trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants in the region
- Provide training and capacity-building assistance for criminal justice actors and other stakeholders
- Conduct data analysis and provide insights through data visualization methods
- Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, regular and ad hoc reports, studies etc.
What it takes
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in management, law, international relations, political science, development studies or related fields
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in management, implementation, coordination and oversight of projects in criminal justice and crime prevention at national, regional and international levels
- Experience in the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of multi-country technical assistance projects addressing human trafficking and migrant smuggling affecting vulnerable populations and communities
- Experience in developing and delivering technical advice and training to national and local authorities on criminal justice and victim-centred responses to trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling
- Fluency in English and Spanish, with UN Language Framework Level III required
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governments, civil society, and private sector counterparts
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Panama City, Panama.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and Spanish.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at the provided link.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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