Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Temporary)

UN Atlas; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

UNODC in Vienna seeks a substantive and technical expert to advance the UN Convention against Cybercrime. The role provides support to the Ad Hoc Committee and Conferences of States Parties, drafting session documents and conducting legal research.

Requirements include an advanced degree in political science, international relations, or law, with at least two years in crime prevention or cybercrime; experience servicing intergovernmental bodies is desirable. English and French are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in political science, international relations, law, or related field.
• Experience in crime prevention or cybercrime is desirable.
• Experience servicing intergovernmental bodies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive and technical support to Ad Hoc Committee and Conference of States Parties.
• Draft pre-, in-, and post-session documents and support meetings.
• Prepare inputs for databases and legal policy materials.
• Conduct legal analysis and research on cybercrime matters.
• Review mechanisms for Convention ratification and implementation.
• Analyze data and produce reporting visualizations for decision-making.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Communication

Legal analysis

Research

Data analysis

Report writing

Drafting documents

Intergovernmental support

International law

Crime prevention

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

First-level degree + 2 years experience

UN YPP/NCRE/G to P qualification

Job description

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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in political science, international relations, law, or a related field is required. A first-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience is acceptable. Candidates who have passed the UN Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), NCRE, or G to P exam may qualify with a first-level degree and no experience.

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.

Required languages

English, French