Great Opportunity: UNODC Seeks a Programme Management Officer with a Competitive Salary. Apply!

Great Opportunity: UNODC Seeks a Programme Management Officer with a Competitive Salary. Apply!

• Job Opening ID: 266153
• Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
• Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
• Duty Station : VIENNA
• Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Deadline : Oct 28, 2025

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is recruiting a Programme Management Officer to support global initiatives in justice, crime prevention, and anti-corruption, driving effective implementation and sustainable impact across international development programs. The position is located in the Law Enforcement and Strategic Networks Section (LSNS) of the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE) Coordinator) and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Section.

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the Digital Hub, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the GlobE Network.
• Facilitate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate coordination between internal UNODC teams to ensure that the GlobE Network Secure Communication Platform (SCP) aligns with organizational standards and cybersecurity policies.
• Strategize, design and propose the application of blockchain, cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence technologies to the GlobE Network’s value proposition.
• Define and document security requirements for the SCP, ensuring compliance with UN cybersecurity regulations and all necessary engagement with UNODC’s Legal Advisor.
• Plan and manage the refinement of business requirements for the SCP, securing internal sign-off from key stakeholders.
• Ensure that the SCP is structured for long-term scalability and usability, integrating stakeholder feedback throughout the development process.
• Provide regular updates on SCP progress to senior leadership, the GlobE Network Steering Committee and Plenary.
• Establish an operational model for the SCP, outlining governance frameworks, access control mechanisms, and sustainability measures.
• Support user onboarding and training, ensuring SCP users understand the platform’s functionality and security protocols.
• Monitor SCP implementation progress, gather feedback, and refine system features to optimize performance and adherence to best practices.
• Provide substantive support to meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc;
• Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. 

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Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, law, economics or a 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 progressively responsible professional experience in project or programme development or management, administration or related area is required.
• Demonstratable experience in applying Blockchain, cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence technologies in business and strategic environments is required.
• Experience in managing digital projects, preferably within international or public-sector organizations, is desirable.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders—government entities, international organizations, and technical teams—on collaborative digital initiatives is desirable.
• Work experience in international cooperation, in particular anti-corruption law enforcement cooperation, as well as experience in engaging with or operating practitioner network in this area is desirable.
• Experience in an international organization and/or with the United Nations System is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.