International Consultant for Analyzing and Developing of Cybercrime Component in the National Strategies on Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime

NOTE: Signed Offeror’s Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and availability – https://www.ba.undp.org/content/dam/bosnia_and_herzegovina/docs/Operations/Jobs/Offerors%20Letter%20to%20UNDP%20Confirming%20Interest%20and%20Availability.docx – Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability.docx – to be sent to e-mail [email protected] with Subject: Job ID 101545.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a member of international organizations, has committed itself to uphold the obligations, principles and standards arising from membership in these organizations, be it the United Nations (UN), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), regional initiatives or commitments on the path to accession to the European Union.  

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s strategic goal is to join the EU through accession negotiations to full membership. Within ongoing reviews, the European Union has recommended for Bosnia and Herzegovina to develop new strategic documents in the fields of terrorism and organized crime whereby the cyber component within these fields would be specifically addressed.    

At the moment, there are two working groups established by the competent authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the task to prepare draft strategies on prevention and fight against terrorism and fight against organized crime.  Considering the importance of the cyber components in these strategies, it is necessary to conduct analysis of the cyber components within organized crime and terrorism as well as to develop these components within the strategies to be in line with EU regulations pertinent to these fields. 

In July 2021, UNDP BiH has launched a project tailored to provide the required technical support to the relevant institutional representatives so that the cyber security legal and regulatory framework can be drafted. These efforts are in support of the country’s international obligations and recommendations with regards to harmonization, development and implementation of appropriate legal, institutional and regulatory frameworks. This project is aligned with Output 2.3. of the Country Program Document for Bosnia and Herzegovina1 and contributes to the achievement of SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. 

In line with the above, the purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the BiH Ministry of Security (MoS) as well as established working groups, in analysing and developing cyber components in the national strategies on organized crime and counter terrorism.  

Under this assignment, the International Consultant is supporting the effective implementation of technical assistance pillar under this Project, with the following tasks: 

Task 1.  Provide expert, technical and administrative support to the MoS BiH and established working group in analyzing and developing cyber component in the new national strategy on prevention and countering terrorism. 

Under this activity the International Consultant is expected to:  

1. Familiarize himself/herself with the key documents and competencies of institutions in this field in B&H as well as the EU regulations in this field. 
2. Hold an introductory meeting with the relevant representative of MoS and members of working group as well as designated staff of responsible institutions to introduce the drafting process and desired outcomes 
3. Conceptualize, lead and facilitate 1 two-day workshop (supported by the National Consultant) with designated institutional representatives nominated to the thematic Working Group, so that relevant cyber components of the strategy are prepared in a participatory and technically viable manner.   
4. Based on the results of the introductory meeting and the workshop, develop the cyber component in the new national strategy on prevention and countering terrorism in line with the EU legislation and EU best practices in this field. 

The timeframe for this activity will not exceed 7 expert days. 

Task 2. Provide expert, technical and administrative support to the MoS BiH and  established working group in analyzing and developing cyber related component in the new national strategy on countering organized crime 

Under this activity the International Consultant is expected to:  

1. Familiarize himself/herself with the key documents, competencies of institutions and status of policy development in this field in B&H as well as the EU regulations in this field.  
2. Hold an introductory meeting with relevant representative of MoS and members of working group as well as designated staff of responsible institutions to introduce the drafting process and desired outcomes 
3. Conceptualize, lead and facilitate 1 two-day workshop (supported by the National Consultant) with designated institutional representatives nominated to the thematic Working Group, so that relevant cyber components of the strategy are prepared in a participatory and technically viable manner.   
4. Based on the results of the introductory meeting and the workshop, develop the cyber component in the new national strategy on organized crime in line with the EU legislation and EU best practices in this field. 

The timeframe for this activity will not exceed 7 expert days. 

Task 3. Prepare a final report on activities undertaken 

Under this activity the International Consultant shall undertake the following main tasks:  

1. Collect feedback from the representatives of MoS and members of the working groups on the drafting process, quality of technical support provided and associated learning experience
2. Submit a final report, no longer than 8 pages, about the activities undertaken concerning drafting of cyber security components in both strategies 

The timeframe for this activity will not exceed 2 expert days. 

Deliverables/outputs

Corporate competencies: 

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;  
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;  
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;  
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;  
• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;  

Functional competencies: 

Professionalism:  

• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;   
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;   
• Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;  
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. 

Planning and Organizing:  

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;  
• Identifies priority activities and assignments;  
• Adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; uses time efficiently; 
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.  

Client Orientation:  

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;  
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;  
• Monitors on-going developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;  
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. 

Academic Qualifications/Education:

• University degree in the area of law, criminology, economy, information technology or another relevant field 

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in practicing law, public administration, academy, or consulting dealing with issues of cyber security and cybercrime.   
• Experience in analysing and developing cyber component in the area of terrorism or organized crime at the strategic level in one of the EU Member State. 
• Extensive professional experience dealing with cyber component in the area of terrorism or organized crime.   
• General knowledge of the European Union regulatory framework and comparative European national legislation and practices in the area of terrorism or organized crime .  
• Very good understanding of and familiarity with regulations of cyber component in the area of terrorism or organized crime in the Western Balkans will be considered a strong asset. 
• Proven ability to undertake professional research using both quantitative and qualitative methods; 
• Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualise and write concisely and clearly; 
• Previous work for UN agencies in the country is considered as unique asset. 

Languages Requirements:

• Fluency in English, with excellent drafting and presentation skills. 
• Knowledge of BiH languages is an asset. 

Other Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills (MS Office applications) and ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource. 

Longlisting/Shortlisting Criteria

Qualifications as stated in the ToR

Technical Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation

Individual  will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the candidate whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

• * Technical Criteria weight-70%
• * Financial Criteria weight- 30%

Interested candidated must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Personal CV/P11, including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references;
• Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
• Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work; or sample of previous document/strategy/paper done by the consultant 

Please scan all above mentioned documents and upload as one attachment only online through this website.

Note:

• For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 65 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy.
• Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.