Consultant (Knowledge Development - NCII legal research)

UN Secretariat; Wien; On-site; EUR 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

UN Secretariat (UNODC) seeks a consultant to develop a suite of knowledge products on NCII and Article 16 of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, including an Explainer, flyer, e-learning course, presentations, video script and social media toolkit.

Requirements: advanced degree in criminology or international law, English fluency, and 10+ years in international/criminal law, legal research, and education/content design with UN or international organizations preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in criminology, law, international law, criminal law or related field.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years in international law, criminal law or criminal justice; experience in research and e-learning/content design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalize an 8–10 page Explainer on NCII and Article 16 implementation.
• Create a package of public awareness materials: 60‑minute e-learning course, two PowerPoint presentations, video script and social media toolkit.
• Conduct targeted research and comparative legal analysis related to NCII criminalization and implementation.

Skills

Legal research

Comparative analysis

E-learning design

Social media content

Multimedia content

Knowledge product development

Cybercrime & NCII knowledge

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in criminology or international law

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), within the UN Secretariat, is developing knowledge products to promote the understanding and implementation of Article 16 of the UN Convention against Cybercrime. This role supports UNODC's efforts to combat the non-consensual sharing of intimate images (NCII) and enhance international cooperation on cybercrime.

Job purpose: This consultancy aims to develop and finalize a suite of knowledge products on the phenomenon of Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII) and the implementation of Article 16 of the UN Convention against Cybercrime. The consultant will provide targeted research, comparative legal analysis, and expertise in education and implementation to support Member States. The deliverables will include an 'Explainer' document, a flyer, public awareness materials, an e-learning course, presentations, a video script, and a social media toolkit. These products will promote understanding of NCII, its criminalization, and the benefits of Article 16, aligning with UNODC's existing strategies.

Responsibilities: Develop and finalize an 8-10 page 'Explainer' document and accompanying flyer on NCII and Article 16 implementation. Create a comprehensive package of public awareness materials, including a 60-minute e-learning course, two PowerPoint presentations, a video script, and a social media toolkit with posts, key messages, and FAQs. Conduct targeted research and comparative legal analysis related to NCII criminalization and implementation strategies. Provide education- and implementation-focused expertise. Ensure all deliverables are drafted in English, submitted in editable electronic format, and incorporate UNODC feedback through revision cycles.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in criminology, law, international law, criminal law, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Work experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in international law, criminal law, or criminal justice is required. This includes at least two years of experience in legal research and analysis, and two years in designing and delivering e-courses, social media, and multimedia content. Experience with the UN or international organizations is desirable.

Skills: Legal research and analysis, Comparative legal analysis, Knowledge product development, E-learning course design, Social media content creation, Multimedia content development, Understanding of cybercrime and NCII, International law, Criminal law, English fluency.

Required languages: English

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