Consultant (Cybercrime Convention Knowledge Products)

Consultant (Cybercrime Convention Knowledge Products)

Job Opening ID: 286629

Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Duty Station: VIENNA

Job Level: CON

Category: Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Job Family: Drug Control and Crime Prevention

Recruitment Type: Consultant

Posting Period Start: 2026-10-19T04:00:00.000Z

Posting Period End: 2026-11-30T04:59:59.000Z

Language: EN

Result of Service

The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening International Cooperation for Combating Certain Crimes Committed by Means of Information and Communications Technology Systems and for the Sharing of Evidence in Electronic Form of Serious Crimes, was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 79/243 of 24 December 2024. It represents the first global treaty addressing cybercrime and enhancing international cooperation on electronic evidence of serious crimes. Advancing domestic ratification processes often requires coordinated engagement among relevant ministries and institutions, as well as a clear understanding of treaty obligations, and access to practical guidance. While a number of signatory States have expressed interest in ratifying the Convention, many continue to face procedural and institutional challenges, including limited familiarity with treaty processes, competing legislative priorities and fragmented inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms. In this context, timely and demand-driven technical assistance can help States assess the Convention in light of their national legal, policy and institutional frameworks, while preserving the nationally led nature of ratification processes.

Work Location

Home based

Expected duration

15 January 2027 to 30 April 2027

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening International Cooperation for Combating Certain Crimes Committed by Means of Information and Communications Technology Systems and for the Sharing of Evidence in Electronic Form of Serious Crimes, was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 79/243 of 24 December 2024. It represents the first global treaty addressing cybercrime and enhancing international cooperation on electronic evidence of serious crimes. Advancing domestic ratification processes often requires coordinated engagement among relevant ministries and institutions, as well as a clear understanding of treaty obligations, and access to practical guidance. While a number of signatory States have expressed interest in ratifying the Convention, many continue to face procedural and institutional challenges, including limited familiarity with treaty processes, competing legislative priorities and fragmented inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms. In this context, timely and demand-driven technical assistance can help States assess the Convention in light of their national legal, policy and institutional frameworks, while preserving the nationally led nature of ratification processes.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, law, international law, criminal law or a closely related field is required. A first-level university degree in one of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in international law, criminal law, criminal justice, or a closely related field is required. Within the minimum years of experience, at least one year of demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing criminal justice and/or legal research and analysis is required. Within the minimum years of experience, at least one year of demonstrated experience in developing and delivering social media, multi-media, or educational materials is required. Knowledge of cyber enabled and cyber dependent violence is required. Knowledge of electronic evidence is desirable. Previous professional experience with the United Nations or another international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, oral and written fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.