International Consultant (Cybercrime Investigation Expert)
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a home-based (with travel to Africa) International Consultant (Cybercrime Investigation Expert) to lead cybercrime and OCSEA capacity-building and training programs for law enforcement agencies.
- Role
- International Consultant (Cybercrime Investigation Expert)
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Home based with travel to Africa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-23
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant to lead capacity-building initiatives focused on cybercrime and Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSEA). The consultant will design and deliver specialized training, curricula, and mentoring for law enforcement and criminal justice authorities across Africa. The role involves managing digital evidence investigations, developing operational procedures, and facilitating regional workshops to combat cyber-related criminal activity. This assignment is essential to strengthening international cooperation and technical expertise in the fight against transnational cybercrime.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver training on cybercrime investigation and digital evidence management.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cybercrime and OCSEA investigation.
- Create and implement training curricula for law enforcement academies in Africa.
- Facilitate regional workshops and mentoring for criminal justice practitioners.
- Draft comprehensive reports on all delivered training activities and outcomes.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in computer science, digital forensics, or cybersecurity.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in cybercrime investigation.
- Proven experience providing training to law enforcement and criminal justice authorities.
- Fluency in English (oral and written).
- Relevant certifications in cybercrime investigation or digital forensics are highly desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This is a home-based position, but it requires travel to various locations in Africa to conduct training and workshops.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required?
Applicants must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in cybercrime investigation and delivering technical training to law enforcement agencies.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for this position is 07/23.
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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