Result of Service

Under the supervision of Cybercrime Policy Advisor and the Coordinator for Africa, Global Programme on Cybercrime, the consultant will perform the following assigned tasks: List of activities: A. One training for investigators on techniques to investigate Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) including train-the-trainer education for the criminal justice authorities of Benin; B. One training for investigators on techniques to investigate OCSEA including train-the-trainer education for the criminal justice authorities of Togo; C. Establishment, development and adoption of one curricula on cybercrime and OCSEA investigation and digital evidence delivered in the training centre/academy of Police Force in a selected francophone country of Africa; D. Support the connection, receive and understand NCMEC cybertips or Child Rescue Coalition Reports in a selected francophone country of Africa; E. One regional training to criminal justice practitioners on OCSEA investigations and best practices for investigators to take place in a francophone country of Africa; F. One regional workshop focused on OCSEA specialized units to take place in a francophone country of Africa.

Work Location

Home-based with travel to Africa

Expected duration

01 September 2026 - 15 July 2027

Duties and Responsibilities

The UNODC is mandated to assist Member States in the fight against cyber-related crimes through capacity building and technical assistance. Investigators are challenged by the high speed of data exchange, the involvement of multiple information and communications technologies service providers and the lack of pace of traditional law enforcement and investigative capabilities with this ever-evolving globalized crime. The transnational nature of cybercrime, the involvement of organized crime groups, the exploitation of darknet, crypto markets, cryptocurrencies and local, national and international governance challenges make addressing and disrupting cybercrime a high priority for the safety of citizens across the world. In Africa, the Global Programme on Cybercrime focuses on specialized knowledge areas, including cybercrime investigation, prosecutions and adjudication, awareness-raising activities and cybercrime prevention methodologies, with a special focus on online child sexual exploitation and abuse. These activities are implemented through various outputs and activities, including technical advice, mentoring, capacity building through training activities, facilitation of national coordination and prevention activities.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in computer science, telecom network, digital forensics, information technology, programming, cybersecurity, network security or similar subject 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. At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in leading cybercrime investigation, including the exploitation of digital evidence and/or technical expertise in evaluation of electronic devices is required. Experience in providing training to law-enforcement agencies and criminal justice authorities on cybercrime investigations is required. Experience in interacting with governmental agencies is desirable. Work experience in Africa is desirable. Additional relevant certification (i.e. cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, crypto assets investigation) is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, oral and written fluency in French is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.