Programme Officer – Trafficking in Persons & Migrant Smuggling (Temporary)

About the role

The Programme Officer will support anti‑human‑trafficking and anti‑migrant‑smuggling projects in Central America and the Caribbean, reporting to the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer in the Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing, coordinating and implementing technical cooperation projects and interventions against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate project implementation, including procurement, reporting and corrective actions.
• Provide training and capacity‑building assistance for criminal‑justice actors and prepare related technical materials.
• Prepare written outputs such as background papers, analyses, reports and contributions to publications.
• Support visibility, resource mobilisation and partnership development for UNODC’s anti‑trafficking work in the region.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, international relations, political science, management or a related field.
• In‑depth knowledge of human trafficking, migrant smuggling, crime‑prevention policies and UNODC mandates.
• Strong research, analytical and data‑interpretation skills, with ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
• Experience working with law‑enforcement, prosecutors and other criminal‑justice stakeholders.

Required skills

• Project management and coordination of technical assistance programmes.
• Data collection, analysis and visualization for evidence‑based decision making.
• Design and delivery of training sessions for criminal‑justice practitioners.