Analyst – Global Organized Crime Index

Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime

. Conduct research and analysis on illicit economies as part of the Global Organized Crime Index project .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research and analysis of organized crime, with a strong focus on developing methodologies and frameworks. Proficient in coordinating teams, managing projects, and producing high-quality written outputs under tight deadlines.

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Research And Analysis On Organized CrimeOSINT TechniquesProject CoordinationWriting And Editing SkillsBachelor’s Or Master’s Degree In Relevant Field

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Hard Skills

Research MethodologyData CollectionLiterature ReviewAnalytical WritingCountry Profile DevelopmentQuality AssuranceQuestionnaire DevelopmentExpert EngagementScoring And VerificationTime Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail OrientationMotivation And EnthusiasmSound Judgment

Industry Keywords

Global Organized Crime IndexCriminologyCountering Organized CrimeInternational RelationsCriminal JusticeOrganized Crime AnalysisExpert VerificationCSO EngagementFast-Paced EnvironmentTeam Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research and analysis on illicit economies as part of the Global Organized Crime Index project
Assist in organizing, running and following up on dissemination activities, including analytical pieces, podcasts, media engagements and CSO/expert meetings
Coordinate between the core Index team, GI-TOC staff, GIN members and external experts
Carry out research, participate in events and represent the Index team
Track progress on tasks and communication with experts using appropriate templates
Oversee day-to-day research and consolidation of country profiles and summaries produced by Research Assistants
Introduce Research Assistants to the Index structure, methodology, research process and roles
Assign and guide Research Assistants in independent desk research on country profiles
Check Research Assistant work for quality, accuracy and alignment with guidelines
Report weekly to the core implementation team on country-profile progress, challenges, Research Assistants, issues and deadlines
Identify and contact organized-crime experts for scoring and verification
Oversee expert verification of country profiles and thematic areas
Monitor verification, follow up on deadlines, check submissions, and submit completed expert invoices
Maintain Index progress records
Consolidate expert input into final internal country profiles
Edit profiles for accuracy, repetition, grammar and comprehensiveness
Input major country developments and revise text according to Index guidelines
Develop, validate and refine the SCAR framework methodology
Conduct literature reviews and develop questionnaires measuring organized-crime harms and capabilities
Research and finalize actor lists and profiles for the SCAR framework
Coordinate data collection and scoring of criminal groups with relevant Observatories
Identify, engage and coordinate experts contributing to SCAR
Contribute to drafting, editing and design of Index publications
Undertake other related tasks requested by supervisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as criminology, countering organized crime, international relations, or criminal justice
Experience in investigations, analysis or research work on organized crime is desirable
Ability to identify information gaps, research, synthesize information, develop analysis and write on tight timelines
Experience in leveraging OSINT techniques as part of research
Native or professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional language skills in an UN language are a plus
Motivated and enthusiastic to work in a fast-paced environment
High degree of accuracy, detail orientation, and time management
Comfortable operating with substantial autonomy
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well as part of regional and global teams
Sound judgment when handling sensitive information
Practical assignment: complete either a Timor-Leste criminal-market/actor justification for 2025–2026 or an analytical brief using Global Organized Crime Index data, no more than 800 words

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Professional development and learning support