This position is located in the Psychotropics Control Section (PSY), Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division of Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The Secretariat of INCB is an administrative entity of UNODC reporting directly to the Board on substantive matters. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Section. For more information on the International Narcotics Control Board and its secretariat please consult www.incb.org
Within assigned authority, the Drug Control Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:
- Monitor and analyse developments and trends in the control of psychotropic substances at the national, regional and global level.
- Carry out the implementation of INCB strategies, policies and activities related to the implementation of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971 Convention).
- Assist in the organization and delivery of a variety of services aimed at adequate government implementation of the 1971 Convention.
- Follow up on changes relating to the new reporting mechanisms for cannabinoids controlled under the 1971 Convention, including following up with government officials in specific countries in South America, parts of Europe and West Asia. Liaise with the Narcotic Control and Estimates Section.
- Analyse statistical information related to psychotropic substances from governments. Identify and investigate deficiencies and cases of non-compliance with the 1971 Convention. Recommend corrective action and measures.
- Monitor and review best practices in the control of psychotropic substances and contribute to their promotion among Member States; provide explanations/advice/ training to governments on provisions of the 1971 Convention.
- Draft a variety of written outputs, such as background documents, studies, correspondences with governments, presentations and training materials.
- Prepare assigned parts of INCB publications, including the Annual Report and the technical publication on psychotropic substances, update the List of Psychotropic Substances under International Control “Green List”.
- Prepare working documents for INCB sessions, such as the supervision of the movement of psychotropic substances for licit requirements, special studies and reports required by the Board, document on assessments for the Standing Committee on Estimates.
- Prepare and participate in INCB missions and technical visits, draft INCB’s mission reports and contribute to their presentation to the Board, ensure the follow up (Board’s recommendations to countries).
- Contribute to the development of the section’s database on psychotropic substances.
- Liaise on substantive issues with counterparts in various offices of UNODC, both in Vienna and in the field, officials of other organizations and specialized agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), ICPO-Interpol and the World Customs Organization (WCO).
- Supervise one support staff members, guide interns, consultants and associate experts.
- Provide ad hoc secretariat support to INCB sessions and to the Office of the INCB Secretary.
- 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.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
