Under the supervision of the UNCCT BSM Programme Officer, and through consultations with experts and practitioners from UNOCT and entities, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the inclusion of new technologies (biometrics) in the BSM capacity-building project management and programme development within UNCCT: 

• Assist in further developing UNCCT BSM objectives related to the new technologies (biometrics) in border security. 

• Participates in programme management by supporting project preparation and conceptualization, drafting project documents, drafting budget estimates to foster implementation of projects relating to Pillar II of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the UNCCT strategic priorities and objectives. 

• Coordinates with relevant Units of UNOCT and support inter-agency coordination and coherence based on the mandate of UNOCT on identifying key objectives and priorities as well as the management of specific projects with regard to the UNCCT project portfolio. Support UNOCT Office in its efforts to improve the coherency of UN counter-terrorism action. 

• Assist in drafting reports, researching relevant background documentation on new technologies (biometrics) in BSM related subjects. 

• Prepare talking points and background notes related to the mandate of UNOCT and its UNCCT. 

• Other tasks as appropriate.

In addition to the job specific requirements outlined in the above pdf vacancy announcement, the following requirements are applicable:

• Candidates need to hold US citizenship

• Be not older than 32 years as of the closing date of the application.