Consultant (Knowledge Development – NCII legal research)

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Location:
Home based
Grade:
CON
Category:
Professional Staff
Remote:
Yes
Posted Oct 19, 2026Apply by Nov 29, 2026 (38d left)
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The consultant will develop and finalize a suite of knowledge products to promote understanding and implementation of Article 16 of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, focusing on the criminal prohibition of non-consensual sharing of intimate images (NCII). The role involves targeted research, comparative legal analysis, education- and implementation-focused expertise, and substantive drafting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop an 8-10 page “Explainer” and accompanying flyer providing an overview of the phenomenon of NCII, its criminalization under Article 16 of the Convention and steps/tips for Member States in implementing Article 16.
  • Create a comprehensive package of public awareness materials on NCII and Article 16, including a 60-minute self-paced e-learning course, two PowerPoint presentations (10 and 30 mins), the script for a 90-120 second video, and a social media toolkit including six social media posts, and a document with 10 key messages and 10 frequently asked questions.
  • Submit final consolidated package comprising publishable products that incorporate UNODC feedback.
  • All deliverables shall be drafted in English and submitted in editable electronic format.
  • Revision cycles in response to supervisor feedback are included within the working days allocated to each deliverable.

Requirements

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, law, international law, criminal law or a closely related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in one of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in international law, criminal law, criminal justice, or a closely related field is required.
  • Within the minimum years of experience, at least two years of demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing criminal justice and/or legal research and analysis is required.
  • Within the minimum years of experience, at least two years of demonstrated experience in designing and delivering e-courses, social media, and multi-media content is required.
  • Knowledge of cyber enabled and cyber dependent violence is required.
  • Knowledge of electronic evidence is desirable.
  • Previous professional experience with the United Nations or another international organization is desirable.
  • Oral and written fluency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Skills

  • Criminal Law
  • International Law
  • Legal Research
  • Criminal Justice
  • Comparative Legal Framework Analysis
  • E-course Design
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Multi-media Content Development
  • Cyber Criminality Knowledge
  • Electronic Evidence
  • Legal Drafting
  • Knowledge Product Development
  • Research Publication
  • United Nations Procedures
  • Legal Analysis

Languages

English