Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Temporary)
Organizational Context
This position is within the Cybercrime Convention and Intergovernmental Services (CCIS) of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna. The role reports to a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer supporting the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime and is under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section. UNODC focuses on combating illicit trafficking and promoting drug control and crime prevention.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to advance and implement the UN Convention against Cybercrime. The incumbent will provide substantive and technical support to the Ad Hoc Committee and future Conferences of States Parties. Key contributions include drafting session documents, preparing substantive inputs for databases, conducting legal analysis and research on cybercrime matters, and assisting in the review of legal documents related to the Convention's ratification and implementation. The role also involves data analysis and reporting to support planning and decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
Provide substantive and technical support to the Ad Hoc Committee and Conference of States Parties for the UN Convention against Cybercrime. Draft pre-, in-, and post-session documents and contribute to substantive servicing of meetings. Prepare inputs for maintaining databases of competent authorities, including collecting relevant laws and policies. Draft written outputs such as background papers, correspondence, and presentations. Conduct legal analysis and research on matters related to the Ad Hoc Committee and Conference of States Parties. Provide inputs on Convention ratification and implementation, and review legal documents. Compile information on the implementation of resolutions. Analyze data, identify trends, and create visualizations for reporting and decision-making. Perform other related duties as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in crime prevention and criminal justice, specifically in organized crime or cybercrime, is required. Alternatively, successful completion of the YPP, NCRE, or G to P examination fulfills this requirement. Experience in servicing intergovernmental bodies, reviewing cybercrime legislation, conducting legal research, or working within the UN system is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Communication, Legal analysis, Research, Data analysis, Report writing, Drafting documents, Intergovernmental support, Knowledge of international law and crime prevention.