UN Jobs – Programme Officer (Cybercrime) – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Job Title:  Programme Officer (Cybercrime)  

Organisation: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Grade: NOC

Job Opening Number: 23-Programme Management-UNODC-214011-R-Kampala

About US:

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 to assist the UN in better addressing a coordinated, comprehensive response to the interrelated issues of illicit trafficking in and abuse of drugs, crime prevention and criminal justice, international terrorism, and political corruption. These goals are pursued through three primary functions: research, guidance and support to governments in the adoption and implementation of various crime-, drug-, terrorism-, and corruption-related conventions, treaties and protocols, as well as technical/financial assistance to said governments to face their respective situations and challenges in these fields.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within assigned authority the Programme Officer (Cybercrime) will perform the following specific duties:

• Organize and conduct capacity building and technical assistance activities on detection and investigation of cybercrime and crimes committed by means of technology, cryptocurrencies, darknets, online child sexual exploitation, all related technologies, and provide technical advice to counterparts upon request.
• Organize and facilitate international, interregional and national activities in countering cybercrime and the criminal use of cryptocurrencies.
• Implement activities under the Global Programme on Cybercrime by delivering, contributing to and ensuring coordination among the relevant personnel and units in particular with regard to the administrative set up of the activities, subcontracting of services and financial monitoring and reporting.
• Cooperate and coordinate with the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and other Sections at UNODC Headquarters on implementation arrangements and provide detailed specifications for activities.
• Design curricula and courses on cyber-dependent and cyber-enabled crime.
• Provide, prepare and draft reports, guidelines, standard operating procedures (SoPs), and analysis on cyber- related issues.
• Participate in the preparation and delivery of scoping missions.
• Coordinate and liaise with intergovernmental 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.
• With the direct oversight of the Cybercrime Coordinator for Africa, 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.
• Ensure that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented.
• Perform other work-related duties, as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Programme Officer (Cybercrime) job should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, law enforcement, policing, police intelligence, criminology, criminal analysis, digital forensics, computer science, or closely related field relevant to the area of cybercrime 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.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in law enforcement, intelligence or criminal justice, with a focus on countering cybercrime (cyber-dependent or cyber-related crime) is required.
• Work experience in delivering training, mentoring and/or technical advice on cybercrime is required.
• Work experience in delivering training on cryptocurrency investigations is desirable.
• Experience in training, advising or mentoring national and international law enforcement agencies on cybercrime investigations or digital forensics is desirable.
• Experience in the implementation, management, and monitoring of technical assistance projects is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required. Fluency in another United Nations official language is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrates knowledge of counter-cybercrime including 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 and implementation. Has very good research and analytical skills including technical skills to conduct data analysis. 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. 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.

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 24^th August 2023