Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Country Office in Mexico (COMEX), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the P-4 Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) and will also report to the Representative COMEX and the Chief, Field Support Section (FSS), Corruption and Financial Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). S/he will receive substantive and policy guidance from UNODC headquarters, Vienna, Austria, in particular from the Chief, FSS/CFB/DTA and other senior staff of the Branch, as well as from UNODC's Regional Corruption and Financial Crime Hub in Mexico City, Mexico. For more information on UNODC, please visit our website ResponsibilitiesThe Integral Programme to prevent and combat corruption is a technical assistance programme being offered by UNODC to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States to effectively implement the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Within assigned authority and under substantive guidance of FSS/CFB/DTA, UNODC headquarters Vienna, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) is primarily responsible for organizing and conducting the implementation of anti-corruption technical assistance programmes and activities (including policy advice, technical expertise and practical day-to-day support to anti-corruption bodies). The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • In coordination with the relevant field offices and in accordance with UNODC's overall strategy, provide guidance and input to the implementation of a technical assistance programme in anti-corruption at the regional and/or national levels. • Contribute to resource mobilization for the anti-corruption programme by establishing and maintaining close liaison with donor countries and other partners in coordination with DTA/CFB, COMEX and other relevant field offices. • Participate in providing guidance and assistance, where necessary and required, in enhancing and upgrading the relevant legislation and other legal instruments in conformity with UNCAC. • Support the strengthening and capacity-building of national anti-corruption agencies, including the development of mandates, structures and operational practices. Provide advisory services and technical expertise to specialized anti-corruption bodies and units on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption, money laundering and related offences, including as they relate to other areas such as human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, and crimes against the environment. • Support States parties that participate in the implementation review mechanism of UNCAC, and provide technical assistance based on needs identified, in particular in the areas of judicial and prosecutorial integrity, capacity-building in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and financial crime, and the prevention of corruption in the criminal justice system, including a gender perspective. • Conduct and/or follow-up on anti-corruption technical assistance needs assessments.



Provide technical guidance to national counterparts and other UNODC field offices, as appropriate and required. • Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and international levels tasked with the prevention of and fight against corruption. • Work with government counterparts to strengthen capacity to deal with proceeds of corruption and crime, mutual legal assistance and asset recovery, in particular with relevant government agencies, but also with the legislative assemblies and the private sector, as appropriate. • Assist in designing and further upgrading and developing national anti-corruption strategies and anti-corruption campaigns in collaboration with civil society, media, business sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). • Contribute to developing targeted anti-corruption training courses based on needs analysis, especially for key personnel in the area of prevention, criminalization, enforcement and asset recovery. • Participate in coordinating closely all activities with regional UNODC anti-corruption advisers and project managers. Liaise and share information regularly with other partners on programme activities. Prepare regular progress reports on the development of his/her work, as may be requested by the funding partner(s), national counterparts or UNODC. • 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 required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches to corruption and financial crime, in particular with relation to judicial and prosecutorial integrity, the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases, and the prevention of corruption in the criminal justice system, including a gender perspective. Has good knowledge of legislative and operational aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Has ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice.



Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management 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. 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, international relations, economics, political and social sciences, or a related discipline 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in anti-corruption work, including advising anti-corruption bodies, investigating or prosecuting corruption cases, and/or supporting the delivery of international anti-corruption technical assistance, is required. Experience working with criminal justice institutions, including the judiciary, prosecution services, and/or investigative bodies, to strengthen integrity and prevent corruption, including through the integration of a gender perspective, is desirable. Work experience with mutual legal assistance, proceeds of crime and/or asset recovery legislation and casework is desirable. Work experience in designing national anti-corruption policies, strategies, and public campaigns, is desirable. Experience in working with global and/or regional anti-corruption networks is desirable. Work experience implementing projects in developing countries within the United Nations or a similar international body at the regional level is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Spanish are 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 for details).

📌 Crime Prevention And Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) Temporary, Mexico (México)
🏢 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
📍 México