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Project Support Officer

Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:26 Aug 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:1784888021271586Posted on:12 Aug 2026 (5 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

Salary

USD 2,750 per month

Hardship

C

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Job Description

Supports UNODC's Maritime Security Team in Djibouti to deliver activities addressing maritime crime and criminal justice. The role combines programme coordination, technical research, capacity-building support and administrative follow-up, helping national counterparts and regional partners implement effective maritime law-enforcement and justice initiatives.

Key Details

Department

Border Management Branch, Maritime Security Team

Position details

Experience level

Mid

Category

Volunteer

Employment type

Volunteer

Arrangement

Onsite

Contract duration

91 days

Language Requirements

Required

English, French

Desired

Arabic, Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support programme activities on maritime crime and criminal justice
  • Research technical-assistance needs and capacity-building strategies for maritime law enforcement
  • Prepare project, budget and work-plan documentation
  • Contribute to policy coordination, evaluation and analysis of emerging issues
  • Engage national counterparts to implement capacity-building activities
  • Monitor Maritime Security Team activities and compile information for UNODC management
  • Prepare background papers, briefing notes, reports and analytical outputs
  • Support meetings, procurements, contracts, payments and field missions

Role Requirements

  • Professional experience in management, logistics, operations, government or relevant programmes
  • Fluency in English and French, orally and in writing

Desired Criteria

  • Experience working with government institutions
  • Experience in maritime crime
  • Experience in post-conflict environments or least developed countries

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Volunteer assignment via UNV
  • Duration: 91 days

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNODC Careers, on 12 Aug 2026.