Consultant (Knowledge Development – NCII legal research)

The consultant will develop and finalize a suite of knowledge products to promote understanding and implementation of Article 16 of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, focusing on the criminal prohibition of non-consensual sharing of intimate images (NCII). The role involves targeted research, comparative legal analysis, education- and implementation-focused expertise, and substantive drafting.

Responsibilities

• Develop an 8-10 page “Explainer” and accompanying flyer providing an overview of the phenomenon of NCII, its criminalization under Article 16 of the Convention and steps/tips for Member States in implementing Article 16.
• Create a comprehensive package of public awareness materials on NCII and Article 16, including a 60-minute self-paced e-learning course, two PowerPoint presentations (10 and 30 mins), the script for a 90-120 second video, and a social media toolkit including six social media posts, and a document with 10 key messages and 10 frequently asked questions.
• Submit final consolidated package comprising publishable products that incorporate UNODC feedback.
• All deliverables shall be drafted in English and submitted in editable electronic format.
• Revision cycles in response to supervisor feedback are included within the working days allocated to each deliverable.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least 10 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 two years 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 two years of demonstrated experience in designing and delivering e-courses, social media, and multi-media content 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.
• Oral and written fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Skills

• Criminal Law
• International Law
• Legal Research
• Criminal Justice
• Comparative Legal Framework Analysis
• E-course Design
• Social Media Content Creation
• Multi-media Content Development
• Cyber Criminality Knowledge
• Electronic Evidence
• Legal Drafting
• Knowledge Product Development
• Research Publication
• United Nations Procedures
• Legal Analysis

Languages

English