Programme Coordinator- UNODC

This position is located in the Programme Office in Mozambique (POMOZ) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Maputo. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Pretoria, South Africa, and the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of the Division for Operations (DO) at UNODC headquarters, Vienna.

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Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Coordinator will act as the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in Mozambique and will be responsible for the following specific duties: 

• Represent UNODC’s position and interests in Mozambique and promote solid partnerships with Government’s institutions, civil society, regional and international aid agencies and financial institutions, parliamentarians and the media as agreed with the Government under the Maputo Road Map for UNODC’s engagement in the country.

• In coordination with the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) and within the framework of the Maputo Roadmap and the Regional Programme for Southern Africa, define programme objectives and manage the development, funding and implementation of UNODC technical assistance and provision of policy advice in Mozambique.

• Represent UNODC within the UN Country Team and other relevant fora in Mozambique and build effective partnerships with UN entities, including joint programmes, ensuring that UNODC’s mandates are fully reflected in the wider programme of work and UN initiatives in the country. 

• Build effective relationship with the Resident Coordinator in Mozambique and other senior UN managers in the country.

• Ensure effective monitoring and collection of data on programme implementation, and contribute to national, regional and global efforts to show UNODC’s contribution to wider UN efforts and the Sustainable Development Goals.

• Act as focal point and monitor drug control, criminal justice, anti-corruption and terrorism prevention related information in the country and contribute, when needed, to internal and external reports and briefings on trends and developments.

• Identify areas for programme growth in Mozambique and develop and implement initiatives to broaden UNODC’s strategic engagement in the country.

• Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy and build partnerships aimed at broadening the donor base, and promoting long-term involvement and financial, in-kind support and resources by national, regional and international public and private sector donors to support UNODC’s work in Mozambique. 

• Promote a better understanding of the importance of drug control and crime prevention related matters, encourage increased priority attention to all aspects of drug control and crime prevention, and advocate the inclusion of these issues in government planning documents as well as in relevant programmes of other bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental organizations.

• Lead UNODC advocacy and awareness raising efforts in Mozambique and contribute to such efforts at the regional and global level.

• In accordance with established policies and delegated authority manage the financial and human resources assigned to the Programme Office, ensuring appropriate coverage, guidance and supervision of staff and efficient and effective use of such resources.

• Ensure timely implementation and monitor the activities of the project related to the Implementation of the "Maputo Roadmap" of UNODC engagement in Mozambique.

• Ensure and manage planning, programme management and coordination associated with the implementation of the Maputo Roadmap and any programme component as per the UNODC Regional Programme for Southern Africa, including oversight and supervision of the daily activities associated with the implementation of component activities in accordance with UNODC project management policies and guidelines. 

• Prepare terms of reference for project/programme staff and consultants; recruit, train and coordinate the work of local support staff; identify consultancy needs, develop terms of reference for the proposed consultancies and participate in the identification, selection and recruitment process.

• Manage implementation of corporate measures taken as a means to adapt to various streams of UN reform, taking into account local and regional adaption measures by other UN system entities.

• Ensure full substantive and operational coordination and coherence with UNODC operations in the Southern Africa region and support the Regional Representative in promoting and contributing to regional UN partnerships and initiatives.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.