Associate Programme Management Officer

This selected candidate will work under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative, UNODC, Regional Office for South Asia and under the direct supervision of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy Regional Coordinator for South Asia, located in New Delhi, Regional Office for South Asia (UNODC/ROSA) and in coordination with the Laboratory and Scientific Service (LSS), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), based in headquarters in Vienna. Recognizing the rapidly evolving global synthetic drug landscape, UNODC launched the Synthetic Drug Strategy (SDS) to support Member States in developing comprehensive responses. Anchored in forensic science, the Strategy integrates four interconnected spheres of action: multilateralism and international cooperation, early warning, health responses, and counternarcotics interventions. The purpose of this assignment is to support the Regional Coordinator with implementation of the Synthetic Drug Strategy across South Asia through programme assistance, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, background research and writing, coordination with national and regional counterparts, and the organization of technical activities and events.

Under the direct supervision of the Synthetic Drug Strategy Regional Coordinator for South Asia, the National UN Volunteer Specialist will:

• Prepare speaking notes, talking points and briefing materials ahead of meetings, missions and public engagements;
• Conduct background research and analysis on synthetic drug trends, policy developments, and national and regional counterparts across South Asia;
• Support the drafting of presentations, reports, correspondence and other documents as required;
• Assist in the preparation of strategic communications and visibility materials;
• Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, missions, workshops and events, including correspondence, scheduling and travel arrangements;
• Support coordination and liaison with government counterparts and regional partners;
• Assist with the collection, organization and tracking of programme data, records and documentation;
• Perform other duties as may be required by the Regional Coordinator.