VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Regional National Drug Control System (NDS) Manager

• Deploy the National Drug Control System in countries designated by the Global Project Manager; this task will require the analysis and planning of the missions as well as the elaboration of reports as required.
• Provide hands-on training in the use of the National Drug Control System to government officials, as designated by the Global Project Manager; this task will require elaboration of training material and of a training plan.
• Provide technical support to countries and competent authorities as assigned by the Global Project Manager.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks related to system maintenance including trouble-shooting the system, debugging the system, as required.
• Perform customization of NDS reports, INCB reports and import/export permits of the national competent authorities as well as other reports generated by the system.
• Monitor the usage of the NDS system in Latin America and generate the statistical reports, as requested by the Global Project Manager
• Deploy and provide training of additional applications linked with NDS such as the Excel processor for domestic trade.
• Elaboration of documentation and materials in Spanish for beneficiary countries.
• Assist NDS team members on back stop support as needed.
• Elaboration of terms of reference for enhancements and new developments on NDS, as required by the Global Project Manager.

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNODC's mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience and provides helpful advice to others in the office.
• Ability to develop systems for structuring, codifying and providing access to information and knowledge.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to lead  planning and reporting
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of licit drug control legal framework such as UN conventions and others international treaties on drug control is required
• Excellent knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, Microsoft Windows, corporate ICT security and viral protection systems, knowledge of web design, knowledge of Microsoft Windows network administration, Linux, .net framework, Oracle RDBMS
• Ability to provide input to business process re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new systems.

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focus on results for the clients and respond positively to feedback.
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexity.

Qualifications:

• B.C.S: Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent,
• System(s) deployment and training with governmental agencies,
• Working with heterogeneous hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities,
• Knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications,
• Knowledge of Linux configuration and administration,
• Experience with Oracle 8i/9i/10g object-oriented database management systems (ODBMS), Oracle database administration certification an asset,
• Experience in developing PL/SQL Oracle stored procedures and functions.
• Experience in developing Visual Basic for Applications scripts to automate tasks in MS-WORD 97/2000/XP/2007.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of licit drug control legal framework such as INCB conventions is required.
• Knowledge of UNODC applications(Lotus Notes, PROFI, Novell Branch Office, etc) is desirable
• Capacity to work under pressure, efficiency, planning skills and good team work
• At least four years of experience

If you are interested in applying for this position, present CV and UN Form P11 to the email address: suzana.paz@unodc.org , or to the mail address:

Oficina contra la Droga y el Delito
Obrero Mundial 358, Piso 2
Col. Viaducto Piedad Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez,
Ciudad de México, C. P. 03000

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS:       Dec 1, 2008.