Consultant (Cybercrime Convention Knowledge Products)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Consultant to support the implementation of the first global treaty addressing cybercrime and enhancing international cooperation on electronic evidence. This role will provide demand-driven technical assistance to signatory States, helping them navigate treaty obligations and overcome ratification challenges.
Job Purpose
The Consultant will provide essential technical assistance to Member States to facilitate the ratification and implementation of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. This involves assessing national legal, policy, and institutional frameworks against treaty obligations, offering practical guidance, and supporting coordinated engagement among relevant ministries. The role aims to address challenges such as limited familiarity with treaty processes, competing legislative priorities, and fragmented inter-ministerial coordination, thereby preserving the nationally led nature of ratification processes and strengthening international cooperation against cybercrime.
Responsibilities
Provide demand-driven technical assistance to States to assess the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in relation to their national legal, policy, and institutional frameworks. Support coordinated engagement among relevant ministries and institutions to advance domestic ratification processes. Ensure States have a clear understanding of treaty obligations and access to practical guidance. Address procedural and institutional challenges faced by States, including limited familiarity with treaty processes, competing legislative priorities, and fragmented inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms. Contribute to the development and delivery of knowledge products and educational materials related to the Convention. Conduct and publish criminal justice and/or legal research and analysis concerning cybercrime and electronic evidence.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in international law, criminal law, or criminal justice is required. This includes at least one year of experience in conducting and publishing legal research and analysis, and at least one year in developing and delivering educational materials. Experience with the UN or international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Knowledge of international law, criminal law, and criminal justice. Expertise in cybercrime and electronic evidence. Experience in legal research and analysis. Ability to develop and deliver educational materials. Fluency in English (oral and written).