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• Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (RYNCA) to support youth engagement in drug prevention initiatives. The role involves administrative and logistical support for national RYNCA activities, including outreach, membership management, event coordination, and social media support. The contractor will work remotely from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, or Uzbekistan, with potential travel required. Key responsibilities include distributing informational materials, maintaining administrative records, organizing youth consultations and awareness events, supporting social media platforms, and preparing progress reports. The position requires a high school diploma, at least 3 years of clerical or administrative experience, experience supporting local youth projects, and proficiency in Russian and English. The contractor will work under the supervision of the UNODC ROCA National Programme Officer.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026

• Consultant (Legislative and Policy Research)

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Consultant to support the development of a Repository of Best Practices on legislative frameworks addressing sexual extortion against minors, online child sexual abuse and exploitation (OCSAE), and non-consensual dissemination of intimate images (NCII). The Consultant will conduct legal research, comparative analysis, and policy analysis to identify implementation gaps, areas of convergence and divergence, and opportunities for legal harmonization. Key responsibilities include developing a research methodology, preparing an annotated bibliography, designing a legislative mapping matrix, conducting desk reviews, and presenting findings. The role requires extensive experience in legal research and policy analysis, with a focus on international law, criminal law, human rights law, or cybercrime. The Consultant will work remotely from home and is expected to complete the assignment from July 1, 2026, to September 21, 2026.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026

• Associate Programme Officer (Women Peace and Security (WPS)), NOB

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇨🇮 Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

  The Associate Programme Officer (Women Peace and Security) supports UNODC's work in West and Central Africa, focusing on integrating gender perspectives into border management, law enforcement, and emerging crimes initiatives. Key responsibilities include supporting research and data collection on gender dynamics, particularly in security and trafficking contexts, contributing to program assessments and evaluations, engaging with local stakeholders, and assisting in the preparation of reports and training materials. The role requires strong analytical and research skills, experience in gender-sensitive programming, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

  NO-B Other UN Entity Closes Jun 18, 2026

• International Consultant (Support the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime and the Nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing in Southeast Asia)

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant to support the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) and its nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) in Southeast Asia. The consultant will contribute to the development of a Regional Guidance Document detailing background, objectives, methodology, and timelines, focusing on money laundering linked to cyber-scams and TOC, including convergence with PF networks. Key responsibilities include supporting the design and development of training materials, facilitating expert group meetings, conducting in-country technical mentorship missions in the Philippines and Thailand, and organizing a public-private partnership dialogue. The consultant will also assist in preparing post-mission reports and contribute to the refinement of technical assistance strategies and tools. Work is based remotely with expected duration from June 15 to March 15, 2027.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Legal Consultant for Mock-trial

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a Legal Consultant to support a mock trial initiative focused on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (TFVAWG). The consultant will develop and deliver a TFVAWG mock trial for criminal justice practitioners, prepare a comprehensive report, and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for legal clinics at law schools. Additionally, the consultant will co-deliver training sessions to law students on legal clinic operations and providing legal aid to women and girls affected by cyber violence. The role requires extensive professional experience in law, particularly in gender and criminal justice, with a focus on developing training materials and delivering technical assistance. The position is home-based with travel to Alexandria, Egypt, and is expected to run from July 1 to November 30, 2026.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (Overall Coordination)

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (RYNCA) to provide overall coordination and administrative support. The role involves managing RYNCA activities including dissemination of results, implementation of the Friends in Focus Programme, expansion of membership, organization of youth consultations, and administrative support for regional youth-driven drug prevention initiatives. Key responsibilities include social media management, preparing progress reports, and logistical coordination for youth events. The position is based in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, with potential travel required. The contractor will support the network's objectives of promoting youth engagement in drug use prevention and healthy lifestyles through evidence-based solutions.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Local Individual Contractor for Website Development, CMS Optimization and Technical Maintenance (CAPVE Website)

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a Local Individual Contractor to provide technical support for the CAPVE website, a regional platform for sharing research and best practices on preventing violent extremism in Central Asia. The contractor will perform a technical evaluation and system restoration, including upgrading PHP environments, resolving security vulnerabilities, and optimizing cross-browser compatibility. They will also deliver technical training to website administrators and conduct quarterly maintenance exercises. The role requires extensive experience in full-stack web development, particularly with WordPress CMS environments, and strong proficiency in PHP, database management, and cybersecurity protocols. The contractor must work remotely from home with no travel required.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• National Legal Consultant

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

  The National Legal Consultant supports the development of a multidimensional study on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (TFVAWG) in Egypt, focusing on its impacts from a human security perspective. Key responsibilities include reviewing study objectives, integrating national legislation, developing a comprehensive toolkit with training modules, creating Standard Operating Procedures for legal clinics at law schools, co-delivering training to law students, and producing recommendations and a policy paper tailored for criminal justice actors. The role requires extensive legal expertise, experience in gender and criminal justice, and strong technical assistance capabilities. The consultant works remotely with travel to Egypt and reports to UNODC's Criminal Justice Expert.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• International Anticorruption Consultant

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an International Anticorruption Consultant to support its Corruption and Financial Crime Branch (CFB). The consultant will manage the onboarding and reporting of GLOZ99 and GLOU40 INL grants into DevResults, ensure consistent planning and monitoring across CFB, support the finalization of a merged global programme, and review a thematic brief on UNCAC provisions and human rights obligations. The role requires extensive experience in anti-corruption, law, or related fields, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation. The position is home-based, with a duration from 1 July to 31 December 2026. The consultant must have a strong background in UN systems and international cooperation in criminal matters.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 10, 2026

• International Consultant (Lead the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime and the Nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing in Southeast Asia)

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an International Consultant to lead the assessment of Transnational Organized Crime and its nexus with Counter-Proliferation Financing in Southeast Asia. The consultant will design and develop a Regional Guidance Document detailing background, objectives, methodology, and timelines, focusing on money laundering linked to cyber-scams and TOC, including convergence with PF networks. The role involves conducting two on-site expert group meetings, leading technical mentorship missions in the Philippines and Thailand, facilitating a public-private partnership dialogue, and developing training materials. The consultant will coordinate with UNODC staff and a supporting consultant, oversee the entire process, and provide strategic direction for capacity-building initiatives. The position requires extensive professional experience in financial crime, intelligence analysis, organized crime, or related fields, along with expertise in designing and delivering capacity-building programs. The work is home-based with a duration from June 15, 2026 to March 15, 2027.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Consultant on Gender and Anti-Corruption Investigations

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a Consultant on Gender and Anti-Corruption Investigations to support Haiti's capacity-building efforts in combating corruption with a gender-sensitive approach. The consultant will organize and deliver a five-day training of trainers workshop, revise training modules and manuals, facilitate expert consultations, and produce a comprehensive document with recommendations for strengthening Haiti's national framework on gender and anti-corruption. The role requires extensive professional experience in anti-corruption investigations with a focus on gender issues, advanced academic qualifications, and fluency in English and French. Work is home-based with travel required.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 17, 2026

• Local Individual Contractor/ Full stack Web Developer

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a Local Individual Contractor to serve as a Full Stack Web Developer for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (RYNCA) digital ecosystem. The role involves developing a user-friendly website and mobile application to support youth engagement and evidence-based substance use prevention. Key responsibilities include fullstack development using Laravel Sanctum, PostgreSQL, React, and React Native; cross-platform architecture implementation; API integration for data synchronization; event management systems; and ensuring brand integrity. The position requires extensive experience in full stack web development and mobile app development, with fluency in Uzbek and Russian required. Work will be performed remotely from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with no travel required.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Individual Contractors (2 positions) - Development of a computer system for automation of detection and visualization of networks in operational analysis through internal databases.

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking two Individual Contractors to develop a computer system for automating the detection and visualization of networks in operational analysis through internal databases. The role involves designing and implementing an integrated architecture for SISO V2 and NEMESIS systems, including security and user management, foreign currency management, and modules for managing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), PCC, PEPs, and ROGs. The contractor will also develop internal and external reports, ensure system interoperability, and automate compliance validation processes. The position is home-based in La Paz with an expected duration from June 29 to November 30, 2026. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a degree in Computer Science or related field is desirable, and at least two years of professional experience in IT and/or systems development. Fluency in Spanish is required, with English and French as working languages.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Open-Source Information Analyst, P2

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

  The Open-Source Information Analyst, P2 position is located in Bangkok, Thailand, within the Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will support the ROSEAP Research Hub by collecting and analyzing open-source information related to transnational organized crime and its nexus with non-traditional security challenges. Responsibilities include verifying and analyzing digital content, conducting cryptocurrency and blockchain-related research, implementing data analytics processes, and preparing briefing materials for senior management. The role also involves liaising with government counterparts and international partners, contributing to funding proposals, and representing ROSEAP in conferences and meetings. The position requires advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least two years of progressively responsible experience in information collection and analysis related to organized crime or illicit trafficking.

  P-2 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 21, 2026

• Programme Officer (Border Management/Passenger and Cargo Control), NOC

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  The Programme Officer (Border Management/Passenger and Cargo Control) supports the implementation of UNODC activities related to passenger and cargo control in West and Central Asia. Key responsibilities include coordinating project strategies, monitoring border management developments, supporting regional initiatives like IREN and RECASYS, facilitating public-private partnerships, managing project budgets and reporting, training local staff, and organizing expert meetings. The role requires extensive experience in border management, project management, and law enforcement cooperation networks. The position is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with potential travel within the region.

  NO-C Other UN Entity Closes Jun 05, 2026

• Intern – Cybercrime (Intergovernmental services)

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an intern for its Cybercrime and Technology Section (CTS) in Vienna, Austria. The internship focuses on supporting normative work, knowledge development, and meetings related to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. The intern will provide substantive, organizational, and logistical support to the daily operations of CTS. The position is unpaid and offers a flexible work location, potentially remote depending on circumstances. The internship runs from September 1, 2026, to February 26, 2027, and is full-time. Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program in criminology, law, political or social sciences, international relations, or a related field. The role requires strong analytical and drafting skills, proficiency in MS Office applications, and fluency in English. Knowledge of an additional UN official language is advantageous.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 06, 2026

• Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants), P3

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

  The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants) supports the implementation and direction of UNODC projects and initiatives in human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Key responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring regional programs, organizing capacity-building and technical assistance on migrant smuggling detection and investigation, conducting training needs assessments, monitoring program implementation and budgets, preparing written outputs, and analyzing data to identify trends for data-driven planning. The role requires strong analytical, research, and communication skills with a focus on criminal justice, organized crime, and UNODC mandates. The position is based in Cairo, Egypt, and reports to the Regional Programme Coordinator for Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling.

  P-3 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 17, 2026

• Trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants – Internship

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

  This internship offers support for project planning, implementation, and monitoring related to combating trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The intern will assist with work plan preparation, project implementation, field visits, progress evaluation, partner coordination, data collection, document management, administrative support for workshops and training, and other related tasks. The role requires an advanced university degree (Master's level) in law, international relations, administration, management, or communication, or completion of the final academic year of a first university degree program. Strong computer literacy and fluency in both English and French are required. The internship is unpaid and lasts three months.

  I-1 Other UN Entity Closes Jun 13, 2026

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