Local Expert on prosecuting and investigating cybercrime

Background:

The mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania is to promote democratization, the rule of law, and human rights as well as to consolidate democratic institutions in line with OSCE principles, standards and commitments.

Originally established in 1997, today, the Presence's activities range from arms control and the fight against trafficking to electoral assistance; anti-corruption initiatives; gender mainstreaming and environmental projects; human rights protection; legislative, judicial, and media reform; and the capacity-building of law enforcement officials.

The Presence’s Rule of Law and Human Rights Department is looking for a local expert with solid experience and background in prosecuting and investigating cybercrime to assess the current status of cybercrime jurisprudence, level of training and resource needed to effectively respond to and investigate and prosecute cybercrime for the period September - December 2023.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Senior Legal Officer the local expert will perform the following task

• Participate in a meeting organized by the Presence’s point of contact to discuss about the structure, content and format of the Guideline.

• Review the current status of cybercrime jurisprudence, level of training and resource needed to effectively respond to and investigate and prosecute cybercrime.

• Conduct in persons focused group discussion and interviews, scheduled and confirmed in consultation with PiA designated staff, with relevant stakeholders such as prosecutors and judicial police on understanding status quo and needs of the said target group within the object of the consultancy.

• Prepare a 3–4-page concept notes on the drafting of the needs assessment to be submitted to the Project Manager for review and final approval.

• Draft the needs assessment which shall include at least: analysis of domestic legal framework on cybercrime, applicable international law, current assessment of Albanian cybercrime response, training needs, current capacities and available tools, and final recommendations.

• The expert shall provide draft versions of the needs assessment, as per the timeline agreed on between him/her and OSCE Project Staff and remain available to incorporate feedback and comments in a timely manner.

• Participate to a round-table for all concerned stakeholders and participants to the needs assessment to help identify key issues emerging from the assessment. Participate and prepare a presentation to deliver the main findings of the assessment in a one-day roundtable for all concerned stakeholders and in order to identify key issues emerging from the assessment.

• Based on input received at the roundtable, design and deliver the final version of the needs assessment, including final recommendations, on the status of Albanian cybercrime response, legal framework and institutional capacities.

Deliverables

Deliver three focus groups and interviews in Tirana and two other cities by 29 September 2023.

Submission of the final concept note and outline of the assessment by 16 October 2023.

Submission of the draft needs assessment for approval by the Presence by 15 November 2023.

Hold presentations and present the main findings of the assessment to a round-table for all concerned stakeholders and participants in a one day event by 01 December 2023.

Design and deliver the final version of the needs assessment on the status of Albanian Cybercrime response, legal framework and institution capacities by 15 December 2023.

Necessary Qualifications:

1. Advanced university degree in law. Additional degree in information technology/ cybersecurity or a related field is a plus.

2. Minimum 7 years of professional experience in law, criminal law and criminal procedure. At least 3 of which in the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime are desirable.

3. In-depth knowledge and understanding of issues related to cybersecurity, cybercrime and current threats and international best practices.

4. Experience in conducting digital forensics investigations and knowledge of digital forensic tools is desirable.

5. Experience in developing and drafting comprehensive learning materials and instruments for justice professionals, particularly in the field of cybercrime.

6. Updated knowledge of state-of-the-art measures to counteract cybercrime.

7. Ability to work and deliver under tight deadlines.

8. Excellent spoken and written legal English and Albanian.

9. Excellent legal drafting and presentation skills.

10. Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft Office.

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/.

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Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

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