Project Officer

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 and is the global leader in the fight for global peace and security, human rights, and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism by working for and with Member States to promote justice and the rule of law and build resilient societies. UNODC has its HQ in Vienna, Austria, and supports 150 countries and territories around the world, with physical presence in 111 countries through its network of 11 Regional Offices, 7 Country Offices, and the liaison offices in New York and Brussels, with a total of 3,276 personnel globally, 77 per cent of them based in the field. UNODC works closely with Governments and civil society towards building security and justice for all. The UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) covers 18 countries (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen). In addition to the Regional Office located in Cairo, Egypt, there are 10 Programmes Offices in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. The Regional Office in Cairo where the UN Volunteer will be integrated (remotely) has a total of 122 staff members. ROMENA has in place a Regional Framework for the Arab States (2023-2028) (RF) which sets out UNODC’s mission to contribute to peace and security, human rights, and development by making the region safer from drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism, including by reducing violence and inequalities within society. The RF lays out a roadmap to guide UNODC programming and accelerate progress towards Agenda 2030 in pursuit of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by framing how UNODC will strengthen, prioritize, customize, and deliver support to the Arab region in effective response to some of the most pressing challenges faced by these countries. The RF articulates six focus areas for guiding UNODC-implemented programming at the regional and national levels: 1. A balanced approach to drug control; 2. Strengthening the response to organized crime; 3. Combating trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants; 4. Action against corruption and financial crime; 5. Preventing and countering terrorism and violence; and 6. Strengthening crime/violence prevention and criminal justice.

The UN Volunteer will support ROMENA expansion in Syria through supporting the establishment of strategic partnerships, facilitating coordination with government and UN partners, and contributing to the identification and development of new programmatic areas in line with the organization’s mandate and the priorities of the host government.

Within the delegated authority under the overall oversight of the Regional Representative and the supervision of Deputy Regional Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Project Officer will: - Establish and maintain regular contact with key national counterparts, including relevant ministries, law enforcement and judicial authorities, and other government institutions. - Represent the organization at UN Country Team (UNCT) meetings, thematic working groups, and inter-agency coordination fora. - Ensure effective communication and coordination between the organization and UN partners, international organizations, and civil society actors. - Promote the organization’s mandate, expertise, and global frameworks at the national and UN system levels. - Identify priority areas for technical assistance and capacity-building in line with national priorities and the organization’s mandate. - Contribute to the formulation of concept notes, project proposals, and donor briefs, in coordination with relevant technical sections at the regional and global levels. - Provide technical input and background research to inform strategic planning, donor engagement, and reporting. - Engage with donors, international partners, and development agencies to present the organization’s mandate and explore areas for collaboration. - Support resource mobilization efforts, including the organization of donor briefings and preparation of funding proposals. - Map existing and potential partners operating in relevant thematic areas. - Coordinate administrative, logistical, and operational arrangements required for the establishment of the office. - Prepare regular situation updates, mission reports, and briefing notes for the regional office and headquarters. Identify any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the SRH programme in the office’s AOR.