Project Support Officer

UN Office on Drugs & Crime - UNODC

Volunteer Closes 06 Oct 2026 6 days left

Overview

Provide substantive technical, analytical, and programme support to the Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) and perform related duties.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide substantive support to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities.
  • Contribute to the identification and analysis of technical assistance and capacity-building needs.
  • Provide technical and programme support to project planning and management processes.
  • Conduct research and analysis on illicit trafficking and maritime crime trends.
  • Contribute substantive inputs to policy coordination, monitoring, and evaluation functions.
  • Draft and review substantive written outputs.
  • Provide substantive and organizational support to consultative meetings, workshops, training events, conferences and other programme activities.
  • Provide technical and programme support to administrative, procurement and financial processes.
  • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets, workplans and expenditure tracking.
  • Support and, as required, participate in field missions in the region.
  • Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of project documentation.
  • Facilitate coordination with national counterparts, partner institutions, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Perform other related professional duties as required.
Required Experience
  • 7 years of relevant experience at the national and/or international level, in social work, programme management/support, maritime security, criminal justice, or related fields is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities.
  • Experience within UNODC Border Management Branch (BMB), particularly in maritime crime-related programmes, is required.
  • Proven experience in drafting high-quality reports, briefing notes, and communication materials in line with UN or donor requirements.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Development and/or Security, international relations, law, criminology, security studies, or a related field is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Contract Duration
6 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
Volunteer Living Allowance (around USD 3975.92/Month) Entry Lump-Sum = USD 3500 (one-time payment) Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy.
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