Mission and objectivesUNODCโs mandate is to support Member States in the prevention of illicit drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism which hare encompassed in the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for South-Eastern Europe 2024/2029. The three pillars of the UNODC field work are: - Field-based technical cooperation projects enhancing the capacity of Member States to counteract illicit drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism. - Research and analytical work to increase knowledge and understanding of drug and crime-related issues, and expand the evidence base for policy and operational decisions. - Normative, policy and advocacy work to assist states in the ratification and implementation of international treaties and the development of domestic legislation and policies in the thematic areas under UNODC mandates. UNODC advocates a balanced approach to drug control, emphasising the importance of preventive education and treatment for addicts, as well as measures to reduce production and trafficking. UNODC assists governments and law enforcement agencies in increasing the effectiveness of domestic legislation as well as in enhancing their capacities to investigate, dismantle and prosecute trafficking groups, through technical assistance, training and the provision of modern technical equipment.
ContextThe Tech Volunteers for Resilience (Tech4R) initiative, led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ICPSD and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, mobilizes skilled digital volunteers to co-create open-source tools that enhance transparency, accountability, and resilience. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tech4R collaborates with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Asset Management Agency to develop a Digital Catalogue of Managed Assets โ a web-based platform that visualizes and organizes information on confiscated or seized properties. The project supports institutional transparency and public trust by making data on asset types, status, and use publicly available in a user-friendly format The Web Development & Integration Volunteers will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the platform, ensuring its accessibility, stability, and compliance with institutional standards
Task DescriptionThe volunteers will work to: โข Develop the web-based catalogue using open-source frameworks. โข Structure backend and frontend components for browsing, searching, and filtering assets. โข Ensure data integrity, responsive design, and multilingual functionality. โข Integrate metadata, geospatial layers (if applicable), and photo uploads into the interface. โข Conduct functionality testing for mobile and desktop platforms. โข Prepare handover documentation, including installation and maintenance guides.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Adaptability and flexibility โข Creativity โข Judgement and decision-making โข Planning and organising โข Professionalism โข Self-management
Living conditions and remarksThis is a volunteer assignment, not an employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself โ a global movement for peace, development and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose. This is an unpaid volunteer assignment. UN Volunteer entitlement for this assignment: โข Private insurance for the duration of the assignment: Health, dental, life and dismemberment (coverage by CIGNA) Other benefits include: - International collaboration and mentorship - Skills development in real world, UN-driven projects - Certificate of Service and exposure to international work Notes: This UN Volunteer assignment will be supporting the Tech4R programme. The Tech Volunteers for Resilience (Tech4R) programme mobilizes skilled digital volunteers to co-create open-source solutions that strengthen disaster resilience. UN Volunteers for this particular assignment are governed by the particular conditions set out in their offers and contracts.