The incumbent will support UNICRI in the effective implementation of the “Checkpoint Reached” project and the further development of its work on gaming and online harms, contributing to a stronger evidence base, stakeholder engagement, knowledge dissemination and future research and programming under the broader Cybercrime and Online Harms workstream.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the “Checkpoint Reached” project, in particular the Game Jam, including through research, stakeholder engagement, preparation and review of written products, and knowledge dissemination activities.
- Conduct research and analysis on gaming and online harms, including the intersection of gaming environments with terrorism and violent extremism, exploitation and abuse, cybercrime, violent and coercive behaviour, and other emerging forms of online harm.
- Research and analyze the potential of games to foster pro-social behaviour, digital resilience and prevention, and identify relevant practices and lessons learned.
- Support stakeholder mapping and engagement with relevant partners,



including gaming and technology companies, game developers, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, researchers and international organizations.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, background papers, briefing notes, presentations and other analytical and knowledge products related to gaming and online harms.
- Identify emerging issues, research gaps and opportunities for future research and programming in the area of gaming and online harms.
- Perform any other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements
- An Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, security studies, criminology, cybersecurity, public policy, or another related discipline is required.
- A first-level university degree in similar fields, in combination with two additional years of relevant qualifying experience, may be ac

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