Result of Service

The consultant will design and deliver the training activities on cybercrime investigation, digital evidence management and prevention of cybercrime. They will organize and arrange all aspects related to the virtual or in-person modality of the training (with the appropriate support of the UNODC regional office for West Africa); design training agendas/curriculum; design pre and post tests for each training delivered and draft a report on each activity: A. One workshop on the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cybercrime investigation, Digital Evidence management and OCSEA investigation for the criminal justice authorities of Sierra-Leone; B. One training course for the digital forensics experts of the criminal justice authorities of Sierra-Leone, on digital evidence extraction, analysis and management; C. One training course for law enforcement and prosecutors of Nigeria on advanced competencies to investigate cybercrime and Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OSCEA), including Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and cyber-patrolling D. One training course for law enforcement and prosecutors of Sierra Leone on advanced competencies to investigate cybercrime and Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OSCEA), including Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and cyber-patrolling E. One training or workshops to first responders in Nigeria in areas related to reporting OCSEA and to seizure and of digital evidence on the crime scene collection F. Establishment, development and adoption of one (1) curricula on cybercrime and OCSEA investigation and digital evidence delivered in the training centre/academy of Police Force in a selected anglophone country of Africa G. One training course or mentoring for the digital forensics experts of the criminal justice authorities of Nigeria, on digital evidence extraction, analysis and management applied to OCSEA case; H. One regional training to criminal justice practitioners on OCSEA investigations and best practices for investigators to take place in a anglophone country of Africa ; I. One regional workshops targeted to OCSEA specialized units to take place in a anglophone country of Africa.

Work Location

Home-based with travel to Africa

Expected duration

15 September 2026 to 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. The role of this consultant is to provide expertise on cybercrime investigation and prosecutions to support capacity building, mentoring and policy activities of the Global Programme on Cybercrime in Africa, especially in cases related with online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in computer science, 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 10 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. Any 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 English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

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.

International Consultant (Cybercrime Investigation Expert-English Speaker)