This position is located in the UNODC Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone (ROCOL) with duty station in Bogotá (Colombia), Division for Operations (DO) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and substantive guidance of the Senior Programme Officer coordinating the Alternative Development Programme. **Responsibilities**: Within assigned authority, the Associate Project Officer (Alternative Development) will provide assistance and support in the planning and monitoring of an alternative development project in the department of Putumayo. S/he will contribute to the commercialization component of the project. The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: - Analyze and compile existing data and information as well as document lessons learned in the implementation of the project with a view to supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of marketing strategies in the reduction of illicit crops, alternative development and integral strengthening of the territories prioritized by the Government of Colombia. - Assist in monitoring project implementation, especially in relation to performance indicators and their measurement related to the sustainability of marketing strategies and processes. - Assist in the process of creating, developing and monitoring the work plan of the project focused on the commercialization of Alternative Development products and keep it updated. - Provide data, information and statistics related to marketing strategies for different markets to serve as input for reporting and other purposes. - Participate in annual project reviews, project workshops, and support the project manager in preparing relevant inputs related to project indicators and targets. - Provide support with the different inputs for the project evaluation strategy, based on the conceptual framework and progress to date. - Conduct basic research on selected aspects of marketing strategies and programmes etc., to include the collection, analysis and presentation of statistical data and other information gathered from various sources. - Seek to establish the development of national and international partnerships and business strategies for the alliance and commercialization of the different products marked in the alternative development programme. - Contribute to market studies for the commercialization of alternative development products. - Participate in the development of promotion and marketing strategies for the export of alternative development products. - Undertake outreach activities; participate in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participate in and make presentations on assigned topics/activities as required. - Provide support in UMOJA (reviewing/approving process) related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.). - Provide support in the elaboration of communication products (brochures, website, social media contents, posters, etc.) for competitiveness process and assistance of beneficiary organisations of the alternative development projects. - Assist in the development and implementation of new projects related to competitiveness under the alternative development programme. - Assist in building sustainability of alternative development programme. - Support the building of partnerships with new partners and international donors for productive and commercial alternative development projects. - Assist in the development and implementation of a gender sensitive strategy for the project. - Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc. - Perform other work-related duties as required. Competencies 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social science, international relations, political science, public administration or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination