Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer

The incumbent will support the Secretariat of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes and the future Conference of the States Parties. The role involves substantive and technical support, legal analysis, drafting documents, and data analysis related to the UN Convention against Cybercrime.

Responsibilities

• Contribute with substantive and technical support to the Ad Hoc Committee and future Conference of the States Parties for the UN Convention against Cybercrime and any related body.
• Contribute to the servicing of other formal or informal meetings, as required.
• Draft pre-, in- and post-session documents for the meetings of the Ad Hoc Committee and the Conference of the States Parties, and contribute to substantive servicing of formal or informal meetings.
• Prepare substantive inputs for the maintenance of various databases and directories of competent authorities, including collecting relevant laws, regulations and policy documents from States parties.
• Draft a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers and presentations in support of activities related to the entry into force of the Convention and future work of the Conference of the States Parties.
• Provide substantive inputs on matters related to the ratification and implementation of the Convention, including on legislative and policy matters, assist in the review of relevant legal documents, instruments, or other material.
• Compile background information and documentation on the implementation of the Convention and of resolutions and decisions of the Conference of the States Parties.
• Contribute with the drafting of the Travaux Préparatoires and legislative guide and other relevant tools on the implementation of the Convention.
• Undertake legal analysis and research on evolving legal issues on the use of information and communication technologies for committing crimes.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods.
• Provide guidance to consultants and other staff members supporting implementation of the Convention and its processes.
• Perform any other work-related duties as may be required.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, criminal justice, criminology, or related discipline 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.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in criminal justice matters, including on organized crime, cybercrime, or a related field is required.
• Within the minimum years of experience, at least two years in the substantive servicing of intergovernmental bodies on crime prevention and criminal justice issues is required.
• Within the minimum years of experience, at least two years in conducting legal or policy research and analysis on organized crime, or cybercrime, or similar legal matters is required.
• Work experience in drafting substantive documentation, such as reports, background papers, or other types of documentation for intergovernmental meetings, is desirable.
• Work experience in the collection and analysis of legislative or other substantive information, including through databases or similar information-management tools, is desirable.
• Work experience in the United Nations system or similar international organization dealing with crime prevention and criminal justice issues is desirable.
• Work experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.

Skills

• Criminal Justice
• Organized Crime
• Cybercrime
• Legal Research
• Policy Analysis
• Intergovernmental Servicing
• Report Writing
• Document Drafting
• Legislative Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Information Management
• International Law
• United Nations Procedures
• Criminology
• Political Science
• International Relations

Languages

English