DRUG CONTROL AND CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring an in-office Senior Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer in Vienna to provide policy guidance and manage intergovernmental meeting operations.
- Role
- DRUG CONTROL AND CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-08-01
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer to manage and supervise activities within the Intergovernmental Meetings Unit in Vienna. The role involves supporting the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs through the preparation of policy documents and intergovernmental meeting coordination. The incumbent will provide substantive technical advice to Member States, oversee publication production, and manage unit staff to ensure compliance with UN regulations. This position requires deep expertise in international drug control and crime prevention mandates.
What you'll do
- Manage and coordinate activities within the Intergovernmental Meetings Unit.
- Support commissions on drug control and crime prevention as Deputy Secretary.
- Prepare policy documents and reports for international legislative bodies.
- Provide technical and substantive advice to Member States.
- Oversee unit staff and ensure compliance with UN rules and regulations.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations, or economics.
- Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible international experience in the field.
- Proven experience in servicing intergovernmental meetings and drafting official documentation.
- Expertise in fundraising and project administration within an international context.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in French or Spanish is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based at the UNODC headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of experience in international crime prevention and drug control, including expertise in servicing intergovernmental meetings.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply via the UN inspira online recruitment platform by August 1st.
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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