Posting Title: Programme Officer
(Cybercrime Investigation), P3
Job Code Title: Crime Prevention and
Criminal Justice Officer
Organization: United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Duty Station: Rabat; Dakar;
Abidjan; Other
Posting Period: 21 August 2023 -
19 September 2023
Job Opening Number: 23-Drug
Control and Crime Prevent-UNODC-216224-P- (E)
Staffing Exercise: N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism,
Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in various UNODC Regional,
Country or Programme Offices in various field duty station. The incumbents will
work within the Global Programme on Cybercrime (GPC) which operates under the
Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering Section (CMLS) Organized Crime and Illicit
Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbents will work under the
supervision of the respective Regional Representative of UNODC and the overall
supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Global Programme on Cybercrime) and
the Chief of the Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering Section (CMLS), UNODC in
Vienna, Austria.
For more information on UNODC, please visit: www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
The incumbent will carry out work assignments in connection
with the implementation of counter-cybercrime technical assistance in the
region and, where necessary, internationally. Within assigned authority the
Programme Officer (Cybercrime Investigation) will be responsible the following
specific duties:
• Design curricula and courses on investigating cyber-dependent and
cyber-enabled crime;
• Organize and conduct capacity building and technical assistance activities on
detection and investigation of cybercrime and crimes committed by means of
technology, virtual assets, darknets, online child sexual exploitation and
abuse, all related technologies, and provide technical advice to counterparts
upon request.
• Undertake outreach activities; coordinate international, regional and national
workshops, meetings and conferences; make presentations on assigned
topics/activities.
• Provide, prepare and draft reports, guidelines, standard operating procedures
(SoPs), and analysis on cyber-related issues.
• Design and undertake training needs assessments of law enforcement agencies
related to investigating cyber-enabled and -dependent crimes, this includes
training, in collaboration with the digital forensics expert, on the use of
software to gather, collect and analyze digital evidence as well as open-source
intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) techniques.
• Coordinate and liaise with inter-governmental and non-governmental
organizations and institutions which are active in the provision of training
and education on related issues at the international, regional or country
level, as well as with associated UNODC and broader UN Programmes.
• Assist in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the programme by
collecting relevant data on project implementation, drafting reports and
supporting follow-up of activities, as requested.
• Implement activities under the Global Programme on Cybercrime, by delivering,
managing, contributing to and ensuring coordination among the relevant
personnel and units in particular with regard to the administrative set up of
the activities, recruitment of staff and consultants, subcontracting of
services and financial monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare, review, plan and manage the implementation of substantive and
administrative support, including budget and procurement management.
• Prepare and draft a variety of written outputs that relate to the
implementation of the project, such as background papers, progress reports,
evaluation reports, mission reports, briefings and presentations.
• Ensure regular communication with all project donors, and ensure that
reporting obligations and other obligations towards the donors are fulfilled in
a timely manner.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights
through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to
enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrates expertise and knowledge of
counter-cybercrime law enforcement and/or prosecution related issues. Has
knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention related
to cybercrime and relevant UNODC mandates. Has knowledge of programme/project
administration, implementation, evaluation, technical cooperation, programming
and budgeting. Has excellent research and analytical skills. Is able to
evaluate, identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Demonstrates
ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given and to
coordinate the work of others. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in
support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence
and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities
as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing
work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and
adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or
equivalent) in law, law enforcement/policing/intelligence/criminal justice,
psychology and/or criminology, international relations, or closely related
field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in
combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted
in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible
professional work experience in undertaking counter-cybercrime (cyber-dependent
or cyber-related) law enforcement investigations and/or counter-online child
sexual exploitation operations is required.
Work experience in designing and delivering training on cyber or criminal
investigation is desirable.
Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international
organization dealing with law enforcement related operations is desirable.
Work experience in project management is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English is
required. Depending on the post location, fluency of French or Arabic may be
desirable. Knowledge of Portuguese may also be desirable. Knowledge of another
United Nations official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment
exercise and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This is a generic job opening for the purpose of creating a
roster of qualified candidates for immediate and anticipated job openings in
various duty stations. The United Nations Secretariat maintains rosters of
qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in
peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations
in various duty stations. The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list
of qualified candidates for inclusion in the Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Officer roster (job code 2645 DRU). Roster membership does not guarantee
selection.
The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants
will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful
or unsuccessful) upon conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be
placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for similar job
openings. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.
Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and
are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved
candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar
functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with
other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN
Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their
interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.¿
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assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move
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and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply for this position.
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According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the
United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is
the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and
integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United
Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law,
violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual
abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that
they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term
“sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including,
but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or
threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under
unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be
perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with
work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the
termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have
committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for
employment.
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accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally
recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new
functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the
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