Programme Officer
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - UN Secretariat in Piemonte
Organizational context
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in Turin, Italy, seeks a Programme Officer. This role will coordinate activities for the "Checkpoint Reached: Gaming and Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia" project and UNICRI’s Cybercrime and Online Harms workstream, reporting to the Senior Programme Officer.
Job purpose
The Programme Officer will facilitate the implementation of the "Checkpoint Reached: Gaming and Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia" project and the expansion of UNICRI’s Cybercrime and Online Harms workstream. This involves developing and implementing project activities, including research, drafting, and knowledge dissemination to prevent violent extremism through gaming. The role also includes coordinating with partners, stakeholders, and donors, overseeing research on online networks targeting youth, developing new project proposals, and preparing written outputs and training materials. Additionally, the officer will coordinate capacity-building activities, manage project budgets,
and support UNICRI's broader work in cybercrime and online harms.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the implementation of the "Checkpoint Reached: Gaming and Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia" project and the development/expansion of UNICRI’s Cybercrime and Online Harms workstream. Participate in project activities such as research, interviews, drafting, and knowledge dissemination to promote pro-social gaming and prevent violent extremism. Coordinate with partners, donors, and diverse stakeholders including game developers, tech companies, and law enforcement. Oversee research on online networks targeting youth and develop project proposals on cybercrime and online harms. Prepare written outputs, support meetings and conferences, and develop training materials. Coordinate capacity-building activities, including workshops and scenario-based exercises. Lead field missions, provide guidance, and draft recommendations.