Background:
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.
The Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) works on addressing transnational threats to security in the areas of countering terrorism, enhancing border security and management, policing matters as well as enhancing cyber/ICT security.
The OSCE participating States (pS) identified Countering the Use of the Internet (CUITP) as one of the strategic focus areas of OSCE counter-terrorism efforts. Specifically, participating States committed to intensify efforts in addressing the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes and to identify possible strategies to combat this threat, while ensuring respect for relevant international human rights obligations and standards. They also underscored that effective steps to counter terrorist use of the Internet require strong and mutually beneficial public-private partnerships (PPP) with business community, industry, media, and civil society. In this context, OSCE pS committed themselves to further disseminate lessons learned and exchange relevant information and national best practices to counter violent extremists’ exploitation of the Internet at the national level and OSCE-wide and regional levels. The OSCE pS also tasked the Organization to facilitate, at the regional and national levels, capacity-building and the exchange of information and best practices in investigating cybercrime and dealing with cyber evidence.
At the OSCE Secretariat, the Transnational Threat Department’s Action against Terrorism Unit (TNTD/ATU) is the focal point and a resource hub for the OSCE’s 57 participating states, field operations and independent institutions, and helps support and implement the OSCE’s counter terrorism commitments. The Transnational Threat Department’s Strategic Police Matters Unit (TNTD/SPMU) is the focal point for the OSCE’s police-related work, promoting police development and reform within the principles of democratic policing and providing capacity-building support in countering organized crime, terrorism, trafficking in illicit drugs and human beings, and cybercrime.
Objective of Assignment:
To support the pS to strengthen their capacity in preserving and obtaining electronic evidence in counterterrorism and related organized crime cross-border investigations while respecting human rights, the OSCE jointly with the United Nations on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Interpol and the European Union developed in January 2022 a training course entitled Requesting Electronic Evidence Across Borders.
The course is primarily designed for education institutions of the law enforcement agencies and judicial actors, and can also be effectively used by frontline officers dealing with Government requests to online service providers located abroad. The course teaches on how to effectively request electronic evidence from social media platforms and online service providers during the investigation of cyber-enabled crimes and terrorist offenses in full respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms. Course materials are available in both English and Russian. Currently, the OSCE and UNODC are planning to initiate joint pilot trainings, with the first events planned to be held, tentatively, in the third Quarter of 2022 in Central Asia.
The objective of this roster call is to invite qualified candidates with a range of skills and expertise on drafting direct requests to Service Providers (SPs) on preservation, emergency disclosure as well as drafting a Mutual Legal Assistance Request (MLAR) to join the OSCE roster of experts.
Once admitted to the roster, members will be considered for upcoming deliveries of training courses on Requesting Electronic Evidence Across Borders using the available course materials. Shortlisted members will be contacted regarding specific consultancies and requested to confirm their interest and availability. The roster admission might involve interviews and potentially also a written test.
Duration of Assignment:
This is a roster call. Duration of the assignment depends on the tasks and deliverables assigned.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The OSCE is looking for professionals with demonstrated and in-depth expertise in drafting direct requests to SPs on preservation, emergency disclosure and voluntary disclosure of data as well as drafting a Mutual Legal Assistance Requests.
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Officers of the TNTD/ATU and the TNTD/SPMU the selected experts would be expected to deliver in-person training courses on Requesting Electronic Evidence Across Borders in the OSCE participating states in Central Asia and South Eastern Europe using the available training course materials. Further details related to the trainings’ delivery will be specified under a separate Terms of Reference.
Deliverables:
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Necessary Qualifications:
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience working in the field of law enforcement and/or criminal justice; A minimum of 3 years of documented professional experience in one of the following areas: countering terrorist use of the Internet, investigations of cybercrimes and/or cyber-enabled crimes; A first-level university degree in political sciences, public or international law, criminal law, computer science or another relevant field; Experience in drafting requests for preservation, voluntary disclosure, Emergency Disclosure Requests (EDR) for stored and real-time collection of e-evidence from Service Providers (SPs). Knowledge of drafting Mutual Legal Assistance Requests (MLAR) would be a significant asset; Understanding of international human rights standards and principles for law enforcement and ability to integrate these into own work, and complying with a do-no-harm principle; Previous experience in providing international capacity-building assistance, preferably with the OSCE and/or UNODC or other similar international organizations; Previous documented experience in delivering trainings for law enforcement and/or judicial actors; Proven didactic skills and ability to use modern training approaches (inclusive and interactive); Professional fluency in English; knowledge of Russian or other OSCE official languages is an asset; Previous experience working in the OSCE area, in particular Central Asia or South-Eastern Europe; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Flexibility and ability to work under time pressure to meet tight deadlines; Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
Remuneration Package:
Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information
Issued by: OSCE Secretariat Requisition ID: ADD00000J Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant Grade: No grade Job Level: Senior Professional Job Type: Consultant Number of posts: Multiple Location: OSCE Secretariat, Vienna Issue Date: May 30, 2022 Closing Date: Jul 11, 2022 Employee Status: Short-Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Security Target Start Date: As soon as possibleThis vacancy is archived.