¿ Develop a training plan for criminal justice officials on gathering digital evidence from foreign jurisdictions using MLA. Detailed document outlining the topics, modules, and learning objectives of the training program.
¿ Develop training materials, including presentations, practical exercises, and reference materials, that will be used during the training sessions.
¿ Deliver training sessions to support the implementation of relevant activities to criminal justice officials on the legal framework for obtaining digital evidence from foreign jurisdictions using MLA, procedures for making a MLA request, technical aspects of gathering digital evidence, chain of custody, and admissibility of evidence in court.
¿ Practical exercises to enable national officials to apply the knowledge and skills learned during the training sessions.
¿ Training report, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of the training sessions and recommendations for future training activities. A comprehensive report that outlines the impact of the training on the law enforcement officials and identifies areas for improvement
¿ Achieve results within agreed deadlines.
Home-based with travel to Pakistan
Expected duration10.06.-30.11.2023
Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn the context of global counterterrorism and human trafficking, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated to provide assistance to requesting countries in their efforts to address the legal and criminal justice aspects.
UNODC is one of the United Nations’ key providers of technical assistance in the legal and related areas. It does this by providing legal assistance to countries to become parties to the international legal instruments related to terrorism and human trafficking, and to incorporate their provisions into national legislation, assisting national criminal justice entities to train their officials on the new laws and their implementation, and assisting national institutions dealing with terrorism & human trafficking on international cooperation in criminal matters.
The consultant will work under the framework of:
1. The UNODC Country Programme in Pakistan III (2022-2025) supporting the implementation of the United States of America’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) funded project and Global Action to Prevent and Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants in Asia and the Middle East under the Sub-Programme I & IV framework agreed with the Government of Pakistan.
2. Outcome 2 of the project “Support to addressing the risk of terrorism and to increasing security in the Maldives”, carried out with funding by the European Union, which is comprised of activities designed to enhance capabilities to effectively and efficiently engage in cross-border cooperation to address these crimes at national and regional level.
3. The project “Strengthening the Capacity of Central Authorities and Counter-Terrorism Prosecutors and Investigators in Obtaining Terrorism-Related Electronic Evidence”, implemented with the support of the Government of the United States of America.
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, public administration, International Law, International criminal law, political science, international relations or related fields of criminal justice, crime prevention and/or law enforcement is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in international law, MLA and/or counterterrorism is required.
Solid understanding legal framework, best practices, and challenges faced by law enforcement agencies. In-depth knowledge of the legal framework for obtaining digital evidence from foreign jurisdictions using Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA), including the relevant laws and regulations, procedures, and protocols is required.
Experience in providing training to law enforcement officials on digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, and the use of MLA to obtain digital evidence from foreign jurisdictions is required.
Analytical skills and be able to identify knowledge gaps and skill requirements of law enforcement officials to tailor the training program accordingly are required.
Ability to analyze and formulate strategies is required.
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment is required
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively; resource management; capacity to plan and organize programme effectively is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
