Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a temporary, Manila-based Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer to lead child-protection and anti-violence policy implementation and technical assistance.
- Role
- Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-27
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer in Manila, Philippines, for a temporary three-month assignment. The incumbent will support the implementation of projects focused on preventing and responding to violence against children, including online exploitation, within the Southeast Asian region. Key duties include providing technical assistance, facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships, and conducting research and policy analysis to strengthen institutional child protection capacities.
What you'll do
- Deliver technical assistance on justice for children and rights compliance.
- Support the review of legal and policy frameworks regarding violence against children.
- Contribute to the development of policy guidelines and capacity-building tools.
- Liaise with government counterparts and international organizations.
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, criminology, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in child protection and criminal justice.
- Proven experience in legal drafting and policy review.
- Strong research, analytical, and data visualization skills.
- Professional proficiency in English.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is a temporary position for an initial duration of three months, subject to the availability of funding and organizational needs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
No, this position is based in Manila, Philippines, and is an in-office role.
What is the duration of this employment?
This is a temporary position available for an initial duration of three months, subject to the availability of funding.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced university degree in law or a related social science and at least five years of experience in child protection and criminal justice projects.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by June 27th.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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