CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER / Programme Coordinator
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a temporary, in-office Programme Coordinator in Dakar, Senegal, to lead law enforcement and border management initiatives.
- Role
- CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER / Programme Coordinator
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
- Location
- Dakar, Senegal
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-23
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a temporary Programme Coordinator to act as Head of Pillar for Law Enforcement and Border Management in Dakar, Senegal. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight for the 'Assistance to West African Member States' programme while coordinating initiatives related to transnational organized crime and terrorism. This role involves managing project budgets, providing technical advice to stakeholders, and fostering resource mobilization efforts across the region.
What you'll do
- Act as Head of Pillar for Law Enforcement and Border Management to coordinate substantive initiatives.
- Oversee the implementation of the XAMU50 programme regarding criminal justice responses to organized crime.
- Provide technical, programmatic, and administrative advice to the Regional Representative.
- Monitor programme cycles and ensure timely, results-based delivery and reporting.
- Coordinate resource mobilization efforts and develop joint project proposals with partners.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business, public administration, law, or related fields.
- Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management.
- Required fluency in both English and French (UN Level III).
- Proven experience in risk-based working methodology and technical assistance delivery.
- Experience in data analytics and financial management within an international organization.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is a temporary position for a period of six months, subject to funding availability.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and is it remote?
This position is based in the UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa in Dakar, Senegal, and is an in-office role.
What is the duration of this employment?
This is a temporary position available for an initial period of six months, subject to the availability of funding.
What are the core qualifications required for this role?
Candidates must hold an advanced university degree and possess at least seven years of relevant experience in programme management, alongside professional-level proficiency in both English and French.
By when must I apply?
Applications for this position must be submitted no later than June 23rd.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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