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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna. The Branch comprises the Research Innovation and Partnership Section (IPS), the Research and Knowledge Production Section (RKPS), the Data, Analytics and Statistics Section (DASS), and the Geospatial Analysis and Programme Delivery Section (GPS). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Director, DPA. For more information on UNODC, please visit <a href="http://www.unodc.org" target="_blank">www.unodc.org</a> Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Lead and supervise UNODC's research, analysis, and statistical work programmes, projects and activities. • Ensure that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion. Direct, oversee and co-ordinate the work of the different Sections within the Branch with other UNODC substantive offices, with other organizations of the UN system, and with think tanks, academic institutions and other relevant partners. • Formulate programme objectives and determine priority areas and themes to be addressed by the research, analysis, and statistical teams for each programme cycle. • Provide expert advice to Senior Management of UNODC and other senior officials on programmatic, substantive and technical issues related to the research, trend analysis and statistical areas. • Direct, guide and oversee the preparation of UNODC's flagship publications, as well as the technical and analytical reports and studies for which the Branch is responsible. • Lead and oversee the development and promotion of data collection for, and research and analysis of, drug and crime trends. • Ensure that the outputs produced by the Branch maintain high quality standards, that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data, and that they comply with relevant mandates. • Ensure that research and scientific findings are fed into the policy and programme development processes across the Office, in coordination with relevant UNODC colleagues. • Manage the financial and human resources of the Branch. Undertake and oversee the programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Branch, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budge/programme performance, resource mobilization, evaluation of staff performance, and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting. Manage, guide and develop staff under his/her supervision. • Lead team members efforts to collect and analyse data and provide insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. Competencies Professionalism: Has good understanding of the UN scientific, analytical, and publication practices. Has familiarity with matters related to drug control, organized crime, and crime prevention. Has the ability to present complex and difficult issues clearly and concisely and to provide expert advice and guidance to senior management as well as to more junior staff. Has proven negotiation and diplomatic skills and the ability to provide sound and authoritative advice on the basis of carefully researched facts. Has ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Has proven ability to plan and organize the work of a branch and ability to integrate its work into the work of the Office as a whole. Is able to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Is able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which he/she has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics, social sciences, law, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in social-science research, research or knowledge management and programme management is required. Experience in management, coordination and supervision of staff and work teams is required. Of the minimum years of experience, at least 6 years gained at the international level is desirable. Direct work experience in researching drug and crime related matters is desirable. Work experience in designing and leading research using standardized qualitative methods is desirable. Proven work experience with fund raising for international research projects is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult <a href="https://languages.un.org" target="_blank">https://languages.un.org</a> for details). Required Languages LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. Special Notice This position is funded from extra budgetary resources. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability, and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment will be subject to the availability of funding. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Vienna is classified in the H category (family duty station). United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. 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Chief, Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB)

<h1>Mitarbeiter:in im Bereich der 
 wissenschaftlichen Assistenz 
<h2>(32,5 Std/Woche) | Wien für die Forschungsgruppe Arbeitsmarktökonomie, Einkommen und soziale Sicherheit</h2></h1><a href="https://www.isg.com/jobs/applications/applyForJobEntry.jsf?inseratnummer=108388&amp;refererId=625" target="_blank">APPLY</a>Das WIFO ist das führende Institut der angewandten empirischen Wirtschaftsforschung in Österreich mit starkem Engagement auf europäischer Ebene. Das Institut ist gemeinnützig und in seiner wissenschaftlichen Tätigkeit von Politik und Wirtschaft unabhängig. Die Mission des WIFO ist es, eine Brücke zwischen akademischer Grundlagenforschung und wirtschaftspolitischer Anwendung zu schlagen, um zur Lösung sozioökonomischer Herausforderungen beizutragen und sachliche Grundlagen für Entscheidungen in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft zu schaffen. Im Kern der Brückenfunktion des WIFO stehen mit wissenschaftlicher Sorgfalt und Integrität erarbeitete empirische Analysen. 
Das WIFO sucht eine:n Mitarbeiter:in im Bereich der wissenschaftlichen Assistenz (32,5 Std/Woche) für die Forschungsgruppe Arbeitsmarktökonomie, Einkommen und soziale Sicherheit<h3>Arbeitsschwerpunkte</h3> 
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 <li>Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von wirtschaftspolitischen und akademischen Publikationen (inkl. Literaturrecherche, Textbearbeitung und -korrektur)</li> 
 <li>Aufbau von fachlicher Datenexpertise; eigenverantwortliche Recherche, Organisation und (grafische) Aufbereitung von Daten; Pflege von Datenbanken</li> 
 <li>Unterstützung bei statistischen Analysen</li> 
 <li>Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Projektanträgen und Angeboten</li> 
 <li>Erstellung von Präsentationsunterlagen; Projektmanagement</li> 
</ul> 
<h3>Was Sie mitbringen</h3> 
<ul> 
 <li>Maturaniveau, ein Studium z.B. in einem sozial- bzw. wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fach ist von Vorteil</li> 
 <li>Interesse an empirischer Wirtschafts- und Sozialforschung</li> 
 <li>Analytisches Verständnis, Affinität für Zahlen</li> 
 <li>Selbständige und initiative Arbeitsweise, Teamgeist, Einsatzbereitschaft und Flexibilität</li> 
 <li>Gewissenhafter Umgang mit Zahlen und Daten – einschlägige Erfahrung von Vorteil</li> 
 <li>Ausgezeichnete Kenntnisse in Excel, Word und Powerpoint; LaTeX von Vorteil</li> 
 <li>Erfahrung mit statistischer Software (z.B. SPSS, Stata, R) bzw. Interesse, den Umgang zu erlernen</li> 
 <li>Ausgezeichnete Deutsch- und gute Englischkenntnisse</li> 
 <li>Interesse an einer langfristigen Beschäftigungsperspektive in der wissenschaftlichen Assistenz</li> 
</ul> 
<h3>Was Sie erwartet</h3> 
<ul> 
 <li>Wir leben flexibles Arbeiten im Büro und im Homeoffice</li> 
 <li>Wir leben Eigenverantwortung</li> 
 <li>Wir leben Weiterentwicklung: fachlich, aber auch persönlich</li> 
 <li>Wir leben Zusammenarbeit: Speziell die wichtigen Entscheidungen werden von den beteiligten Personen gemeinsam getroffen</li> 
</ul> 
Die Position ist eine Teilzeitstelle mit 32,5 Std/Woche und wird bei positiver Evaluierung nach zwei Jahren entfristet. Wir bieten Zusatzleistungen wie Öffi-Ticket, Jobrad, vergünstigtes Mittagessen, eine Zusatzkrankenversicherung und Ähnliches. Flexible Arbeitszeiten auch aus dem Homeoffice begünstigen die Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf. Das genaue Gehalt richtet sich nach der Berufserfahrung und den Qualifikationen auf Basis der Gehaltsordnung des WIFO. Dieses liegt brutto bei 32,5 Wochenstunden pro Monat (14 x jährlich) beispielsweise zwischen 2.908 € (bei 5 Vordienstjahren) und 4.548 € (bei 20 Vordienstjahren). Für einen funktionsrelevanten Bachelor- bzw. Masterabschluss werden ein bzw. zwei Jahre angerechnet. 
Der gewünschte Dienstantritt ist möglichst zeitnahe. 
<h3>Interesse geweckt?</h3> 
 Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Bewerbung mit sämtlichen Unterlagen (Motivationsschreiben, Lebenslauf) bis 6. Oktober 2025 an unseren Berater unter der Kennnummer 108.388 bevorzugt über das <a href="https://www.isg.com/jobs/applications/applyForJobEntry.jsf?inseratnummer=108388&amp;refererId=625" target="_blank">ISG-Karriereportal</a> oder per eMail. 
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