特别公告

Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their
careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

设置和报告

The mandate of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar was established by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 39/2, adopted on 27 September 2018. The creation of the Mechanism was welcomed by the General Assembly in its resolution 73/264, adopted on 22 December 2018. This position is located in the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section (CASS).
This position is located at a duty station to be determined.

The Investigator reports to the Chief of Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section (CASS).

工作内容

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section, the Investigator will perform the following functions:

- Plans, organizes and leads multiple and complex investigations with the aim of collecting evidence of crimes within the Mechanism’s mandate, including by liaising and coordinating with relevant organizations and individuals as well as by making logistical and other operational arrangements.

- Decides on the investigative tools to be employed; manages and coordinates the work of investigators in the team, and ensures the quality and timeliness of their work products, ensuring that all potential or relevant evidence is gathered and secured and that chain of custody is maintained in accordance with international criminal law standards.

- Contributes to the development of protocols and standard operating procedures on the collection, consolidation, preservation and analysis of information related to crimes within the Mechanism’s mandate, i.e., serious international crimes and violations of international law committed in Myanmar since 2011.

- Organizes and conducts interviews of victims and witnesses, including in difficult or hostile environments and circumstances, and including through the use of interpreters.

- Prepares investigative and analytical reports; reviews and analyses reports and other submissions of subordinates, as well as other documents and information collected, stored and preserved, and ensures that they are in compliance with established internal procedures and policies as well as international criminal justice standards.

- Plans and coordinates the work of specialized experts and consultants to support investigative activities.

- Liaises with national investigative and judicial authorities on investigative activities and judicial proceedings, as appropriate.

- Represents IIMM in briefings and conferences with external actors including government officials, civil society actors, UN entities and other partners relevant to the collection of information and evidence.

- Supports the Mechanism’s public outreach and public information efforts.

- Undertakes other duties as required.

工作要求

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to lead and conduct large scale and complex criminal investigations and build cases. Ability to analyse complex political, military, paramilitary and other related groups’ activities in relations to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, including sexual and gender-based crimes. Ability to employ sound professional investigative experience to facilitate the production of high-quality work from the team. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal investigations. Familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources including digital sources. Ability to work in a high-tech environment. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: Workss collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, criminal justice, law, human rights, history, political/social science or a related field is required.
Certification or training in investigation is desirable.
A combination of a first-level university degree in law, police studies or related fields together with a diploma and/or certification in investigations (military, police, federal/national intelligence agencies) in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A diploma and/or certification in investigations in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.

工作经验

A minimum of 7 years of experience in criminal investigations in cases involving serious international crimes and violations of international law, such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, is required.
At least three years of experience in the substantive supervision of complex investigations is required.
Experience managing a team is desirable.
Experience investigating sexual and gender-based violence crimes is desirable.
Experience working in an international criminal justice mechanism is desirable.
Criminal investigations work experience in the Asia region is desirable.
Experience in working in investigations or intelligence analysis in relation to Myanmar is desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of local Myanmar languages is desirable.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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