Senior Fellow – Strengthening CBRN Operational, Investigative and Criminal Justice Capabilities

h3Senior Fellow – Strengthening CBRN Operational, Investigative and Criminal Justice Capabilities /h3pUNICRI
- United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute Remote | Turin, Vienna CON level Speaks Romanian, English, Ukrainian /ppDeveloping training curricula and training material on the issue of prevention, detection and disruption of chemical security incidents, carrying out training sessions, regional exercises and meetings. /ph3Work Location /h3pHome-based with missions to Ukraine, Moldova, Vienna, Turin, selected Eastern European countries. /ppNovember 2026
- January 2027, with possible extension, subject to operational needs and availability of funds. /ph3Duties and Responsibilities /h3pThe United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI' s goals are: /pullito advance understanding of crime-related problems; /lilito foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; /lilito support the respect of international instruments and other standards; /lilito facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. /li /ulpOne of the strategic priorities of UNICRI is to support the development of an integrated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) approach that incorporates all international, regional and national CBRN components into a common strategy. This entails the application of a holistic approach through which all stakeholders, while operating autonomously, can establish common goals, identify and manage resources to achieve these goals, clearly allocate responsibilities and tasks, elaborate functioning channels of communication, create a security culture based on common learning, and ensure that lessons learnt are incorporated and absorbed throughout the whole system. In 2026 UNICRI launched the project "THEMIS
- Strengthening CBRN Operational, Investigative and Criminal Justice Capabilities". The project is expected to significantly strengthen national capacities in Ukraine and Moldova to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to chemical and broader CBRN security threats. It will enhance the ability of intelligence, law enforcement, investigative, prosecutorial, and judicial authorities to address the growing risk of chemical weapons misuse and hazardous material trafficking by non-State actors, particularly in conflict-affected and high-risk environments. The project will contribute to reducing vulnerabilities to chemical and CBRN incidents and to reinforcing national resilience against these threats by targeting sustainable training systems, improved inter-agency coordination, and alignment with international standards. /ppWith specific reference to the Themis project, the Senior Fellow will contribute to the implementation of project activities by providing specialized subject-matter expertise in the area of chemical security, training and regional cooperation. Under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer, the Senior Fellow will perform the following tasks: /pullicontribute to the development of a tailored training curriculum for operative officers from security and law enforcement agencies on the prevention, detection and disruption of chemical security incidents; /lilireview existing training materials developed under UNICRI’s ATLAS project and contribute to their adaptation to the operational and security context of Ukraine and Moldova; /lilidevelop specialized training materials, case studies and exercises for operative officers from security and law enforcement agencies on the prevention, detection and disruption of chemical security incidents; /lilideliver training sessions for security and law enforcement agencies in Ukraine and Moldova; /liliparticipate and facilitate discussions among relevant stakeholders during meetings and workshops; /lilicontribute to the development and facilitation of a regional tabletop exercise simulating realistic chemical security incident scenarios; /liliparticipate in coordination meetings and discussions with UNICRI, other instructors and relevant national stakeholders to ensure that training materials respond to identified needs; /liliperform other duties upon request. /li /ulh3Qualifications/special skills /h3pAdvanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of chemistry, physics, criminology, law, law enforcement, criminal justice, political science or similar field is required. At least ten (10) years of working experience in the field of CBRN security, of which at least seven (7) years of relevant experience on prevention, detection, and disruption of chemical security incidents is required. Prior experien