Individual Contractor

Individual Contractor

The IC will support the existing training activities and contribute to development of new pilot initiatives in the field of judicial training.

UNICRI Headquarters in Turin

January – September

Background of the assignment: UNICRI is a United Nations entity established in 1965 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI's goals are:  to advance understanding of crime-related problems;  to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems;  to support the respect of international instruments and other standards;  to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. This position is located in the Training and Advanced Education Cluster (TAE) of UNICRI. The TAE programme specifically addresses one of the core missions of UNICRI through the design and implementation of training programmes on matters related to crime prevention, criminal justice and cybercrime and cybersecurity. In particular, the TAE Programme has developed a wide number of post-graduate programmes (including two Master-level programmes, along with specialized short courses) and tailor-made capacity-building professional trainings for Member States, judicial institutions and international organizations. This assignment is for a period of 9 months (January – September 2027). 2. Purpose of the assignment: UNICRI seeks an IC, who will support the existing training activities and contribute to development of new pilot initiatives in the field of judicial training. 3. Specific tasks to be performed by the fellow: Under the supervision of the relevant Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will perform the following tasks: • Assist in the organization and delivery of the LL.M. in Global Criminal Justice and Accountability, including students and academic staff assistance; • Support in the update and customization of the LLM e-learning platform for the LL.M. in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and International Law, including providing support to students in the activities and tasks to be performed remotely; • Liaise with UPEACE IT services for the e-learning platform the update and daily maintenance, as well as with the academic staff for the learning activities to be performed remotely; • Keep files and draft correspondence; • Assist and carry out other job-related duties as requested by the TAE Programme.

High School Diploma is required. A bachelor’s degree in law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education or equivalent disciplines is highly desirable. Two years of working experience in supporting the organization and delivery of training and/or higher education activities is required. Previous experience in the management of e-learning platforms is desirable. Previous experience working with the United Nations or any other International Organization is also desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Italian (host-country language) is desirable. Knowledge of another UN language is also desirable.

Not available.

THE 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.

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Individual Contractor