International Consultant – Cybercrime Investigation Expert (French speaker)

About the role

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an International Consultant to design and deliver training on cybercrime investigation, prosecution, adjudication, digital evidence management and prevention. The role is home‑based with travel to Africa and runs from 1 September 2026 to 15 July 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver virtual or in‑person training sessions for law‑enforcement and criminal‑justice authorities across West and East Africa.
• Develop training agendas, curricula, pre‑ and post‑tests, and produce activity reports.
• Coordinate with UNODC regional offices to ensure logistical support and alignment with the Global Programme on Cybercrime.
• Provide technical advice, mentoring and capacity‑building support on cybercrime investigations and prosecutions.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Digital Forensics, IT, Programming, Cybersecurity, Network Security or a related field (or a first‑level degree plus two years relevant experience).
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience leading cybercrime investigations, handling digital evidence and evaluating electronic devices.
• Proven experience delivering training to law‑enforcement agencies and criminal‑justice authorities.

Required skills

• Digital forensics
• Cybersecurity
• Network security
• Programming
• Electronic device analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to global cybercrime capacity building.
• Collaboration with UNODC experts and regional partners.
• Travel experience across Africa.