Job description

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Programme Office in Morocco (POMOR), Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Rabat, Morocco. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Representative, ROMENA, located in Cairo, Egypt, as first reporting officer, and the overall guidance of the Programme Coordinator of the Global Programme on Cybercrime, assigned to the Cybercrime and Technology Section (CTS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), UNODC, as second reporting officer. The incumbent will also work under the substantive guidance of the Project Coordinator (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling) for project “Global Action against the Financial and Digital-based dimensions of migrant smuggling”, Technical Cooperation and Field Support, Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), as additional supervisor. For more information on UNODC, please visit https://www.unodc.org/
Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the incumbent is responsible for implementing technical cooperation activities under UNODC’s European Union funded project “Global Action against the Financial and Digital-based Dimensions of the Smuggling of Migrants”, including counter-cybercrime technical assistance and practical day-to-day support to relevant bodies, entities and authorities, and coordinate with other projects and teams in Africa engaging in activities linked to the smuggling of migrants, as well as other field offices in the region, in particular, the Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) and the Regional Office for East Africa (ROEA). . The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Coordinate cyber-related technical assistance activities in African countries in support of implementing the Global Action against the Financial and Digital-based Dimensions of the Smuggling of Migrants. This includes overall activity implementation and coordination, procurement of equipment, contracting service providers, monitoring and reporting obligations related to national stakeholders in those countries; • In coordination with UNODC’s Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section and with the relevant UNODC field offices, including ROMENA, ROSEN and ROEA, liaise with relevant parties, such as with Law Enforcement Agencies, Ministries of Interior, Ministries of Justice, Attorney General Offices, and Supreme Courts in selected countries, to ensure project implementation of the Global Action against the Financial and Digital-based Dimensions of the Smuggling of Migrants in the African countries covered; • Design and update curricula and courses on investigating cyber-dependent and cyber-enabled smuggling of migrants; • Organize and conduct capacity building and technical assistance activities on detection and investigation of migrant smuggling committed by means of technology, virtual assets, darknets, all related technologies, and provide technical advice to counterparts upon request; • Undertake outreach activities; coordinate international, regional and national workshops, meetings and conferences; make presentations on assigned topics/activities; • Provide, prepare and draft reports, guidelines, standard operating procedures (SoPs), and analysis on cyber-related issues; • Design and undertake training needs assessments of law enforcement and related criminal justice agencies related to detecting and investigating cyber-enabled and -dependent migrant smuggling, including training, in collaboration with other relevant experts, on the use of software to gather, collect and analyze digital evidence as well as open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) techniques; • Coordinate and liaise with intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions which are active in the provision of training and education on related issues at the international, regional or country level, as well as with associated UNODC and broader UN Programmes; • Assist in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project by collecting relevant data on project implementation, drafting reports and supporting follow-up of activities, as requested; • Prepare, review, plan and manage the implementation of substantive and administrative support, including budget and procurement management; • Prepare and draft a variety of written outputs that relate to the implementation of the project, such as background papers, progress reports, evaluation reports, mission reports, briefings and presentations; • Support the visibility of UNODC’s anti-migrant smuggling work in the region in accordance with the communications plan and in coordination with relevant country and regional offices, including submitting inputs to communication actions and products in a timely manner; ensure project donor(s) visibility in all public activities; • Prepare inputs for performance parameters and indicators, programme performance reports as well as inputs for results-based budgeting and results-based management as part of the monitoring, evaluation and learning plan; • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting; • Perform other work-related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Has in-depth substantive knowledge and specialization in the field of counter-cybercrime law enforcement and/or prosecution. Demonstrates ability to transfer knowledge and skills to the field of migrant smuggling. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international criminal justice and crime prevention and relevant UNODC mandates. Has knowledge of programme/project administration, implementation, evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Has knowledge of and ability to provide training to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, digital forensic officers, or other criminal justice officials in matters relating to the investigation and prosecution of organized crime. Has excellent research and analytical skills. Is able to evaluate, identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Demonstrates ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given and to coordinate the work of others. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems/security, software engineering, forensic computer/digital forensics, computer engineering, criminology, criminal justice, police studies or related field 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.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in addressing cybercrime is required. Work experience in the development and delivery of training is required. Work experience related to the topic of the smuggling of migrants and related crimes is desirable. Work experience in conducting cybercrime (cyber-dependent or cyber-related) investigations is desirable Work experience using open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) techniques is desirable Work experience within the United Nations or similar international organization dealing with law enforcement related operations is desirable. Work experience in project management is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
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EnglishUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II
Desirable LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking
FrenchUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This temporary position is available for eleven (11) months. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period, will normally be at a staff member’s personal grade and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Payment of Special Post Allowance (SPA) to the post level may be considered after three months subject to certain conditions. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.  All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.  The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.  Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Morocco is classified in the A category (family duty station). Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
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