Deadline: 17 October 2015
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Drug Control Officer based in Vienna, Austria.
UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Drug Control Officer will perform the following functions-
- 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;
- Administer the system of assessments (simplified estimates) for psychotropic substances;
- Analyse statistical information related to psychotropic substances from governments;
- 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.
- Perform other work related duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in pharmacology, pharmacy, medical science, statistics, public administration, political science, law or related field, is required;
- A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience including at the international level in areas related to drugs or psychotropic substances control, public administration, teaching or research, is required;
- At least two years of work experience at national level, for example in governmental drug regulatory or private sector position or at the academic level, teaching or research related, is desirable;
- Practical experience with computerized databases dealing with health statistics/epidemiology data or stocks management is desirable;
- Fluency in English and either French or Spanish or Arabic i.e. oral and proven written proficiency, with excellent drafting ability, is required;
- Advanced working knowledge of another United Nations official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNODC.
