Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer

UN Secretariat; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat, within UNODC, seeks a legal affairs professional to support the Ad Hoc Committee on the UN Convention against Cybercrime and its CoSP, providing substantive, technical and drafting inputs. You will service intergovernmental meetings, prepare official documents, and contribute to databases of competent authorities.

You will analyze evolving cybercrime issues, draft background papers, and advise on ratification and implementation, while collecting data to identify trends and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law or related field; or first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Experience in criminal justice, cybercrime, or organized crime.
• Experience servicing intergovernmental bodies and drafting official documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive and technical support to the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) and CoSP for the UN Convention against Cybercrime.
• Draft pre-, in-, and post-session documents and inputs for databases of authorities.
• Draft background papers and correspondence; review legal documents and advise on ratification and implementation.
• Compile information on legislative and policy developments and assist in drafting implementation tools.
• Collect and analyze data, identify trends, and present findings; guide staff and consultants as needed.

Skills

International law knowledge

Policy analysis

Legal drafting

Data analysis

Writing & communication

Education

Master’s degree in law / related field

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Job description

Organizational context

This position is within the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), specifically in the Cybercrime Convention and Intergovernmental Services Team. The role supports the Secretariat for the Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes (AHC) and its future Conference of the States Parties (CoSP). The incumbent reports to a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer.

Job purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide substantive and technical support for the advancement and implementation of the UN Convention against Cybercrime. This includes contributing to the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) and the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP), drafting official documents, and preparing substantive inputs for databases of competent authorities. The role also involves drafting various written outputs like background papers and correspondence, providing input on ratification and implementation matters, and conducting legal analysis on evolving cybercrime issues. Additionally, the incumbent will collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for planning and decision-making, and may guide consultants and other staff.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will provide substantive and technical support to the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) and the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) concerning the UN Convention against Cybercrime. Key duties include servicing intergovernmental meetings, drafting pre-, in-, and post-session documents, and preparing substantive inputs for databases of competent authorities. Responsibilities also encompass drafting written outputs such as background papers and correspondence, offering substantive input on convention ratification and implementation, and reviewing legal documents. The role involves compiling information on legislative and policy developments, contributing to the drafting of key implementation tools, and conducting legal analysis on emerging cybercrime issues. Furthermore, the incumbent will collect and analyze data to identify trends and present findings, and may provide guidance to support staff.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, criminal justice, criminology, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience is acceptable.

Work experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in criminal justice, organized crime, or cybercrime is required. This includes at least two years of experience in servicing intergovernmental bodies on crime prevention and criminal justice, and two years in legal or policy research and analysis related to organized crime or cybercrime. Experience in drafting documentation for intergovernmental meetings and managing legislative information is desirable.

Skills

Substantive knowledge of international law, policies, and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, particularly concerning transnational organized crime and cybercrime. Understanding of intergovernmental bodies, processes, and rules. Ability to conduct analysis, prepare reports, and manage data. Excellent writing and communication skills. Teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Required languages

English, French