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Job Description
Supports UNICRI research, assessment and capacity-strengthening work on criminal justice and law-enforcement responses to transnational crime. The home-based consultant will examine investigative and institutional frameworks, convene stakeholders, develop pilot analyses and roadmaps, and turn evidence into recommendations that reinforce international police and judicial cooperation.
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
10 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Remote
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
October 2026 to May 2027
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, Italian
Preferred
Spanish
Summary of Responsibilities
- Conduct research and comparative analysis on criminal justice and law-enforcement practices
- Assess investigative, prosecutorial and related institutional processes
- Analyze legal, governance and information-management frameworks for investigations, anti-corruption and asset recovery
- Support stakeholder consultations, workshops and expert meetings
- Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen investigative effectiveness and cross-institutional cooperation
- Design and implement pilot analytical exercises or proof-of-concept activities
- Prepare analytical reports, assessments and evidence-based recommendations
- Develop strategic roadmaps and capacity-building recommendations
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Security Studies, Public Policy, Technology Governance or a related field; a first-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience may substitute
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice, law enforcement cooperation, anti-corruption, asset recovery, confiscation mechanisms, organized crime, public-sector governance or related fields
- Experience conducting institutional assessments, comparative analyses, stakeholder consultations, policy development and capacity-building initiatives
- Fluency in oral and written English and Italian
Desired Criteria
- Experience with law-enforcement agencies, prosecution services, anti-corruption bodies, asset-recovery offices, international organizations or governmental institutions
- Working knowledge of Spanish
Skills
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICRI Careers, on 14 Sep 2026.