Re-advertisement: Transnational Organized Crime Pillar Head

Deadline for Application: 15th February 2013 
Position title: Transnational Organized Crime Pillar Head 
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Organizational Unit: IGAD Security Sector Program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall guidance of the Head of the ISSP the Transnational Organized Crime Pillar Head shall perform the following duties:

1.    Assist the ISSP head in formulating, policies and programs and in monitoring the implementation of programs relating to transnational organized crime In the IGAD Member States;
2.    Follow-up, monitor and report on important activities of transnational organized crimes and crime and mainstream money laundering, illicit flow of small arms and light weapons, human trafficking, trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, cyber crime and intellectual property related crimes control and crime prevention into the programs at the ISSP; 
3.    Analyze policies and strategies to strengthen IGAD member states capacity in their cooperation to combat transnational organized and crime prevention; 
4.    Promote IGAD and International regional cooperation in collaboration with States, communities and other inter-governmental organizations, particularly in implementing the IGAD Plan of Action on Transnational organized crime in IGAD region; 
5.    Facilitate the assessment of the over-all Transnational organized crimes control situation on the Continent, including the needs of law enforcement authorities and institutions implementing transnational organized crimes reduction programs, and compile and distribute policy directives on a six-monthly basis aimed at reducing and eventually stop the transnational organized crimes; 
6.    Prepare meetings in relation to the implementation of the Plan of Action on transnational organized crimes as well as the Conference of the law enforcement agencies in charge of transnational organized crimes; 
7.    Produce and submit reports on transnational organized crimes and crime prevention and specific missions; 
8.    Coordinate with other UN Agencies, NGOs and CSOs on transnational organized crimes and crime prevention issues 
9.    Facilitate the research, conceptualization, drafting and reviewing of transnational organized crimes action plans for IGAD secretariat; 
10.    Research, design and draft model national transnational organized crimes control programs to be made available on the ISSP web-site, which would include addressing the links between transnational organized crimes and development, as well as relevant information on cost-effective projects for the training of law enforcement agency personnel, on transnational organized crimes awareness and preventive education, and on training of transnational organized crimes reduction; 
11.    Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the UN and AU Declaration and Plan of Action; and 
12.    Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Masters Degree in relevant Social Science, Law and Political Science, 
•    Police or Law enforcement background, 
At least 10 years of progressive relevant work experience in the development and implementation of regional and national transnational organized crimes control programs, with at least 4 years of transnational organized crimes reduction post qualifying experience. 

Key Skills and Competencies:

•    .Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and program/project; 
•    management, implementation and monitoring; 
•    Knowledge of, and involvement in, programs implemented by regional and international organizations 
•    Experience in establishing law enforcement networks, analyzing information and deducing policy indicators; 
•    Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environments; 
•    Excellent drafting and reporting skills; 
•    communication and negotiating skills; 
•    planning and organizational skills; 
•    Proficiency in computer application;

Language requirements: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French and Arabic is desirable 

Age Limit: 35-45 

Tenure of Appointment: The appointment is for one (1) year renewable subject to Satisfactory Performance

Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirement for the job should apply. Applications that are not relevant will not be considered.  

Send your CV with a covering letter, briefly stating why you think you are the right candidate for the job to the following address:

Director, Administration & Finance, IGAD
P.O.Box 2653
Tel: 253 354050 
Fax: (253) 356994,353520
E-mail: hr@igad.int