Consultant, Expert in Criminal Investigations in Cyberspace with the Use of Open-Source Intelligence Techniques

UN Secretariat; Wien; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat, through UNODC, seeks a consultant to design and deliver a 40-hour OSINT training program for public officials involved in fighting smuggling of migrants. The role covers in cyberspace investigations, digital evidence, and criminal analysis; training will be conducted in English, with French or Arabic interpretation as needed.

The consultant will deliver both in-person and online sessions to officials in several African countries, provide mentoring, and develop materials.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Formal certifications in criminal justice or law enforcement, combined with four additional years of experience, may also be considered.
• Seven years of progressive experience in OSINT and criminal intelligence or analysis.
• Two years of teaching or coaching on ICT and its relation to crime and digital evidence.
• Experience in ICT investigations is necessary.
• Fluency in English and either French or Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and tailor a 40-hour OSINT training course for public officials, focusing on criminal investigations in cyberspace.
• Deliver training in person and online to officials in Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, Mauritania, and Ethiopia.
• Provide technical advice and mentoring in OSINT, special investigative techniques, and criminal analysis.
• Coordinate with UNODC to ensure training materials and communications in English, French, or Arabic.
• Travel to Africa as required; work home-based with travel.

Skills

OSINT techniques

Special investigative techniques

Digital evidence management

Criminal analysis

Training program development

Mentoring/technical advice

English fluency

French or Arabic

Education

Master's degree in criminal justice / criminology / law / political science / management

First-level degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Formal certifications in criminal justice or law enforcement

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a consultant to develop and deliver training on open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques for public officials involved in combating smuggling of migrants. This role supports UNODC's mandate to enhance criminal investigations in cyberspace and will involve travel to various African countries.

Job purpose: The primary purpose of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of public officials, including police, digital forensic analysts, and prosecutors, in combating smuggling of migrants through advanced open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques in cyberspace. The consultant will develop comprehensive training materials and deliver intensive 40-hour courses, covering OSINT, special investigative techniques, digital evidence management, and criminal analysis. Additionally, the role involves providing technical advice and mentoring to participants, ensuring effective application of learned skills in real-world investigations. This contributes to UNODC's broader efforts to strengthen law enforcement capabilities and combat transnational organized crime.

Responsibilities: Develop and tailor a 40-hour training course on open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques for public officials, focusing on criminal investigations in cyberspace, special investigative techniques, digital evidence management, and criminal analysis. Deliver this training in person and online to officials in Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, Mauritania, and Ethiopia. Provide technical advice and mentoring to public officials in OSINT, special investigative techniques, and criminal analysis, coordinating with UNODC. Ensure all training materials and communications are in English, French, or Arabic, with interpretation provided as needed. The consultant will work home-based with travel to Africa.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Formal certifications from recognized institutions in criminal justice or law enforcement, combined with four additional years of experience, may also be considered.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in OSINT and criminal intelligence or analysis is required. Two years of experience in teaching or coaching on ICT and its relation to crime and digital evidence is also required. Experience in ICT investigations is necessary. Experience delivering technical advice, training, or drafting materials on OSINT, specialized investigative techniques, or criminal intelligence is desirable.

Skills: Expertise in open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques for criminal investigations in cyberspace. Proficiency in special investigative techniques, digital evidence management, and criminal analysis. Experience in developing and delivering training programs. Ability to provide technical advice and mentoring. Fluency in English and either French or Arabic. Experience with smuggling of migrants or trafficking in persons cases is desirable.

Required languages: English, Arabic, French

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