Mission and objectivesUNICRI works in specialized niches and selected areas related to crime prevention, criminal justice, security governance, counter-terrorism and the risks and benefits of technological advances. The Institute contributes to United Nations policy and operations through its specialized, cutting-edge and action-oriented research, training and capacity-building programmes. Within the scope of its mandate, the Institute serves as a conduit for channelling innovative ideas from within and outside the United Nations system.
ContextThe main objective of this Online Volunteering assignment is to edit the report on terrorist exploitation of criminal activities and illicit economies\" and the articles focusing on cyber crime and cyber security for UNICRI's Magazine Freedom From Fear. Nexus between organized crime and terrorism These tasks support UNICRI's efforts on the nexus between organized crime and terrorism. In particular, the report to be edited examines the evolving relationships between terrorist actors and criminal activities in Africa, addressing persistent analytical and data gaps in the field. Moving beyond a narrow focus on terrorism financing, the study adopts a broader analytical lens centred on criminal markets and hybrid governance structures, with the aim of identifying key patterns, typologies of illicit activities, and their security implications. The findings are intended to inform more targeted and effective interventions to prevent and counter the convergence of organized crime and terrorism. Cyber Threats These tasks will also contribute to enhancing knowledge of key threats by analysing different typologies of vulnerabilities and the modus operandi of cybercriminals across the digital space. Particular attention will be paid to the systematic manipulation of fundamental internet components, such as domain names, uniform resource locators (URLs), and web traffic systems, which increasingly underpin a wide range of illicit activities targeting governments, the private sector, and civil society. In this regard, strengthening cybersecurity and building resilience against evolving cyber threats remain critical priorities, in line with UNICRI’s work on cybercrime, cybersecurity, and the responsible use of emerging technologies. Overall Alignment with UNICRI’s Mandate Both areas of work align with UNICRI’s mandate to promote justice, crime prevention, and security for peace and development. UNICRI also produces and disseminates public information materials to raise awareness, share knowledge, and engage stakeholders.
Task DescriptionThe Online Volunteer will support editing reports and other materials in English to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors and to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion, and conformity with United Nations standards. 1. Editing and Proofreading - Report \"The marketplace of power terrorist exploitation of criminal activities and illicit economies\" Edit and proofread the report \"The marketplace of power terrorist exploitation of criminal activities and illicit economies\" (60 pages – A4 format): • Ensuring clarity, coherence, and accuracy, and adhering to UN editorial guidelines. • Perform final checks to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. • Conduct research to ensure the accuracy and coherence of content. • Ensure that the edited reports (including footnotes and infographics) is properly formatted and aligned with the original document. Collaboration and Communication: • Collaborate with authors (via online meetings or email) to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors. 2. Editing and Proofreading - Articles on Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Edit and proofread the articles of the new issue of Freedom From Fear Magazine, focusing on cyber-related issues (23 articles, 3 pages each in A4 format, including: • Rewriting, abridging, and restructuring texts and selecting appropriate pictures to enhance readability and logical flow. • Perform final checks to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. • Conduct research to ensure the accuracy and coherence of content. Collaboration and Communication: • Collaborate with authors (via online meetings or email) to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.
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