Programme Management Officer (Judiciary and Police) - temporary, P3
- Organisation: UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location: Port-Au-Prince
- Contract: J
- Deadline: 7 November 2026
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Programme Office in Haiti (POHTI), Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean in Panama (ROPAN), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Anti-Corruption Programme Coordinator based in Port-au-Prince as first reporting officer, under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for Central America and the Caribbean (ROPAN), based in Panama City, as second reporting officer and under the additional supervision of the Head of Office, Haiti as additional reporting officer. The post will support the implementation of the project “Strengthening the Haitian Police and Justice Chain for Lawful Arrests, Evidence and Case-Building toward the Pôles Judiciaires Spécialisés” related to UNODC’s anti-corruption and criminal justice programme in Haiti, and more broadly implemented under the UNODC Regional Programme for the Caribbean, with a particular focus on the planning, coordination and delivery of training and capacity-building activities for the Haitian National Police (Police nationale d’Haïti, (PNH)) and the criminal justice chain. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following specific tasks: Project management, implementation, monitoring and reporting: • Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects and activities; prepare and update work plans, activity calendars and budgets; monitor project progress, financial resources and expenditures; identify implementation challenges and propose corrective actions; draft programme, budget and donor reports and ensure compliance with UN financial rules and regulations and with donor reporting requirements. • Coordinate the administrative, logistical and financial aspects of project delivery, including travel, procurement, consultant engagement and payments, in accordance with UN rules and regulations; prepare a range of written outputs, including concept notes, agendas, correspondence, background papers, briefings, presentations, talking points, mission reports, and ad hoc reports. • Support monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including data collection, results measurement and lessons-learned; contribute to programme development and portfolio growth through stakeholder engagement, identification of strategic priorities and design of new programme interventions aligned with national regional and UN frameworks. • Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for UNODC's programme portfolio in Haiti through the identification and assessment of funding opportunities; conduct donor mapping and analysis; support the development of resource mobilization plans, concept notes and project proposals; maintain engagement with existing and prospective donors; and contribute to the diversification of partnerships and mobilization of financial resources in support of programme objectives. Coordination of training and capacity-building activities for the Haitian National Police and criminal justice institutions: • Plan, organize and coordinate training, training-of-trainers, mentoring and capacity-building activities for the PNH and criminal justice institutions; liaise with national counterparts to identify training needs, develop training maps, select participants; and ensure the integration of gender equality and human rights considerations. • Coordinate the work of trainers, experts and consultants, including preparation of terms of reference; development and adaptation of training materials to Haitian context, contractual and logistical arrangements and delivery of specialized equipment and tools associated with training activities. • Monitor, evaluate and document training activities, including attendance records, pre- and post-training assessments, evaluation forms and lessons learned, and prepares activity reports and inputs to donor reporting. • Participate in workshops, seminars and training courses and conduct presentations as required. Liaison, partnerships and coordination: • Establish and maintain relationships with national counterparts, in particular the PNH, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, the prosecution and the judiciary; follow up on decisions, commitments and requests with their officials. • Liaise and coordinate with the United Nations system in Haiti on bilateral police cooperation programmes and other technical assistance providers, to ensure the complementarity of police capacity-building efforts and avoid duplication. • Participate at UNODC policy, technical and coordination meetings; promote UNODC policies and programmes; support donor consultations, briefings, field visits and strategic partnerships development to advance programme objectives and sustainability; ensure timely communication on project progress, challenges and opportunities. • Contribute to communication and visibility activities, including compliance with donor visibility requirements, event coverage, press releases and social media content, in coordination with ROPAN and UNODC Headquarters. Research, data collection and knowledge management: • Monitor and analyse developments in policing and criminal justice in Haiti and prepare briefings, updates and analytical reports. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting • Maintain project databases, including participant records, and contribute to the documentation of good practices, lessons learned and development of technical and training materials. Other related tasks: • Support recruitment and procurement processes, including preparation of terms of reference, candidate evaluation and identification of procurement needs (goods and services). • Supervise and mentor support personnel, interns and UN Volunteers, as required . • Undertake missions, including within Haiti, in compliance with UN security rules and procedures; draft mission summaries and mission-related documents. • Perform other work-related duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to project management in the context of United Nations technical assistance in crime prevention and criminal justice, including policing and anti-corruption. Has knowledge of the mandates of UNODC. Demonstrates the ability to plan, coordinate and monitor project and training activities in a complex and volatile operating environment. Has ablity to analyse and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Has work experience and knowledge of Haiti. • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, business administration, management, law, political science, international relations, criminology, social sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (or equivalent) in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in crime prevention and/or criminal justice activities, law enforcement, prosecution, criminal justice or related area relevant to UNODC’s mandate is required. Work experience in project or programme management and administration is required. Work experience with the judiciary, police or other law enforcement institutions is required. Work experience in coordinating training activities for police or other law enforcement personnel is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
Required Languages
Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking
English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II
Desirable Languages