Associate Programme Officer (Cybercrime)

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Programme Office in Malaysia (POMAL) with duty station in Putrajaya, under the UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP), based in Bangkok, Thailand, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP), the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Counter-Cybercrime) at ROSEAP and the additional supervision of the Programme Coordinator at ROSEAP. Additional substantive guidance will be provided by the Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering Section (CMLS) at UNODC headquarters in Vienna.

For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org.

Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the incumbent will assist in providing coordinative, substantive and technical support to the implementation of the UNODC activities in Malaysia and the Southeast Asian and Pacific region pertaining to cybercrime and cryptocurrencies. The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Contribute to keeping abreast with political, programmatic and security developments in Malaysia and the Southeast Asian and Pacific region with regards to cybercrime, and assist in maintaining expertise on recent technical and policy trends within cybercrime and cryptocurrency.
• Assist in the preparation of and draft a variety of written outputs that relate to the implementation of cybercrime initiatives in the region, such as background papers, progress reports, evaluation reports, mission reports, briefing notes and presentations.
• Draft/prepare reports, inputs for reports and briefing notes, as required also for the use of other Sections, Branches and Divisions of UNODC or other UN Secretariat organizations.
• Contribute to and support counter cybercrime, digital forensic, cryptocurrency and cyber legal assessments, capacity-building and technical assistance activities.
• Participate in the implementation of activities under the cybercrime aspects of the ROSEAP Regional Programme by delivering, contributing to and ensuring coordination among the relevant personnel and units, in particular with regards to the administrative aspects of the activities, the subcontracting of services, and financial monitoring and reporting.
• Cooperate and coordinate, as required, with other UNODC Field Office and substantive Branches/Sections at UNODC Headquarters on implementation arrangements and provide detailed specifications of the activities foresee as needed.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues at ROSEAP for procurement to Malaysian and other regional counterparts of specialized equipment related to cybercrime and cryptocurrencies.
• Contribute to programmes reviews, revisions, monitoring and completion of related reporting obligations, the latter related both to UNODC and to individual donors, as applicable, and in accordance with UNODC Programme management policies and guidelines.
• Liaise at the technical level with Malaysian and other regional Government counterparts, focal points and other relevant staff to ensure that UNODC events and related logistical arrangements (travel, accommodation, etc.), as well as other activities run smoothly, and that programmes objectives are achieved in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the relevant technical teams at ROSEAP, as well as with relevant counterparts for overall planning, inputs and recommendations for project implementation.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating international, interregional and national activities and meetings on countering cybercrime and the criminal use of cryptocurrencies.
• Assist in the mobilization of additional resources for the implementation in the region of new or scaled-up ROSEAP initiatives on cybercrime or other topics in Malaysia and in the region.
• Participate in conferences, deliver presentations and disseminate information on UNODC cybercrime- and cryptocurrencies-related initiatives.

• Perform other work-related duties, as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrates knowledge of counter-cybercrime including law enforcement and/or prosecution related issues. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention related to cybercrime and relevant UNODC mandates. Has knowledge of programme/project administration and implementation. Has good research and analytical skills including technical skills to conduct data analysis. Is able to evaluate, identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Demonstrates ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, law enforcement/ policing/intelligence, computer science, computer forensic or closely related field, 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.

Work Experience A minimum of two years of professional experience in delivering counter-cybercrime and/or digital forensic law enforcement operations and/or prosecution, including at international level OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive. Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P), is required.

Experience with frontier technologies and digital forensic software is required.

Experience with internet service providers (ISP) is desirable.

Experience in the development of national cybercrime legislation is desirable.

Technical experience with conducting data analysis and adapting raw data is desirable.

Experience in delivering training on counter-cybercrime topics, i.e. cryptocurrencies and darknet, is desirable.

Experience with the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable.

Work experience in Southeast Asia and/or the Pacific is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency based interview.

Special Notice This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Putrajaya is classified an A and a family duty station.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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