About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeis 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 Office on Drugs and Crime’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Austria, 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:International Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Vienna, Austria
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the fields of law, design management, criminology, public administration, political science, international relations or related fields of criminal justice, crime prevention and/or law enforcement is required.
• Academic Qualifications: 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.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in systems design, research, and innovation within international organizations, government institutions, and development settings is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in designing and implementing digital, tech-based, and user-centered solutions for crisis response, community engagement, and institutional coordination is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience conducting large-scale qualitative and quantitative research, participatory assessments, developing concept notes and stakeholder consultations in complex and fragile environments is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Previous work experience with the UN or other International Organizations is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.
• Language: For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another official United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage..

Skills

• Under the direct supervision and regular liaison with the Programme Coordinator (Mediterranean Region), the expert will perform the following task: a.
• Conduct desk-based research on: 1.
• Existing community-based reporting platforms and digital mechanisms, particularly in law enforcement, maritime security, and border management contexts 2.
• Good practices related to communitylaw enforcement cooperation, trust-building, and safe information sharing 3.
• Key considerations related to data protection, anonymity, security, and ethical use of community-generated information b.
• Analyze applicability of identified models to the maritime security context. c.
• Develop a structured concept for a tech-based reporting solution tailored to maritime crime prevention and response. d.
• Prepare and submit a concise but comprehensive written report presenting findings, analysis, and recommendations..

Benefits

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

How to Apply