Overview
The Associate Project Officer (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling) will support the implementation of UNODC's Regional Strategy against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in West and Central Africa, acting as the main focal point for actions in Mali under the PROMIS project.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in promoting UNODC's work against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.
- Support the implementation of UNODC’s Regional Strategy and mobilize resources.
- Function as the main focal point for PROMIS project actions in Mali.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the PROMIS project.
- Monitor and analyze project development, identify problems, and propose corrective actions.
- Liaise with relevant parties, including national counterparts, civil society, and other international/regional organizations.
- Identify and track follow-up actions on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.
- Perform consulting assignments, plan and facilitate workshops, and contribute to developing draft law, action plans, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide technical expertise and logistical support for project activities in Mali.
- Research, analyze, and present information on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Mali.
- Design, prepare, and facilitate training materials and contribute to updating UNODC training and capacity-building tools.
- Compile information on best practices in responding to smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons.
- Prepare written outputs such as draft background papers, analysis, reports, and studies.
- Provide substantive support to meetings, conferences, and other events.
- Undertake outreach activities, conduct training workshops, and make presentations.
- Accompany senior staff in representing UNODC in meetings.
- Contribute to data collection and analysis, identification of trends, and provide draft insights.
- Document requirements and background information for data analysis.
- Perform other work-related duties as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional work experience in the field of criminal justice, human rights, law, or a related field is required. Progressively responsible work experience in dealing with trafficking in persons and/or smuggling of migrants is required. Work experience in criminal justice matters as well as familiarity with project formulation, implementation and monitoring, and exposure to international development cooperation is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, social science, international relations, political science, public administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
