Financial Investigator

The mandate of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) 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 Geneva, Switzerland within the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section (CASS). The Financial Investigator reports to a Team Leader in the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section.

Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of a Team Leader in the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section, the Financial Investigator will perform the following functions:

• Develops and leads the implementation of the IIMM's financial investigation strategy, including the collection and analysis of financial information, as part of its overall investigation strategy;
• Develops IIMM protocols and procedures related to financial investigations, and provides input on other IIMM protocols and procedures;
• Supervises the work of a Financial Investigator, P3, ensuring the technically and legally sound execution of research, investigations and analysis based on sources of financial information and related to alleged serious international crimes and violations of international law;
• Works closely with the Mechanism's Information Systems Management Section to ensure efficient collection and preservation of financial information and evidence;
• Works closely with the Mechanism's Information Analysts to ensure that relevant open source and other information is collected and integrated into financial investigations;
• Plans and organizes multiple and complex financial investigations with the aim of collecting financial evidence linked to crimes within the Mechanism's mandate, including by interviewing witnesses, liaising and coordinating with relevant organizations, and making logístical and other operational arrangements;
• Prepares investigative and analytical reports; reviews and analyses financial and case related material, reports and other submissions, as well as other documents and information collected and preserved, in compliance with established internal protocols and procedures as well as international criminal justice standards;
• Plans and coordinates the work of specialized experts and consultants to support investigative activities;
• Liaises with national financial crimes units, investigative and judicial authorities on investigative activities and judicial proceedings, as appropriate;
• Supports the Mechanism's public outreach and public information efforts;
• Undertakes other duties as required.

Competencies

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:

Works 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in accounting, finance, economics, criminology, criminal justice, law, human rights, history, political/social science or a related field.

A combination of a first-level university degree in law, police studies or related fields together with a diploma and/or certification in investigations (financial, military, police, federal/national intelligence agencies), with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A diploma and/or certification in financial investigations in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification
Certification or training in financial investigation is desirable.

Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience investigating financial crimes is requi

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