About United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Instituteis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Italy, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Fellow – Assessing and Addressing the Nexus Between Organized Crime and Terrorism in Africa
• Grade:CON
• Location:Turin (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced University degree (Master or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international development, criminal law, criminology, or related fields is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Work experience is not required for fellows with a Master’s degree in the required field.
• Academic Qualifications: Previous experience academic, professional, or volunteer-related in primary data collection on security, conflict analysis, terrorism and/or organized crime through qualitative and/or quantitative methods (surveys, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews) and analytical outputs production is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in translating research findings into awareness and outreach initiatives tailored to the beneficiaries needs, language and priorities, including through social media content, workshop toolkits, and multilingual communication materials is also desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in synthesizing complex research findings into actionable policy recommendations or guidance documents for institutional actors (e.g., law enforcement, judiciary, financial intelligence units) is also desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in engaging and maintaining communication with a varied range of stakeholders, including civil society actors and/or governmental institutions, is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Previous relevant experience with the United Nations or similar large international organizations and/or in law enforcement is desirable..
• Fluency in English and French is required..
• Perform other project-related duties as required.

Skills

• to advance understanding of crime-related problems;
• to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems;
• to support the respect of international instruments and other standards;
• Conduct research on terrorism, organized crime, and illicit trafficking on selected regions, especially concerning the African continent.
• Support the development of analytical reports, policy briefs, and strategic communication materials.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of context-specific awareness campaigns.
• Draft background documents, talking points, presentations, and outreach materials.
• Assist with empowerment actions among civil society actors to develop good practices to improve community resilience.
• Participate in coordination meetings and assist in workshops preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply