Investigator [temporary]

These positions are in the Collection and Analysis Section of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to assist in the investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for the most serious crimes under International Law committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM). The Collections and Analysis Section is responsible for gathering evidence within the context of the IIIM’s structural investigation and generating analytical products that can be shared with competent jurisdictions. The investigator is under the overall supervision of the Senior Legal Officer (Collections and Analysis) and under the direct supervision of a P4 staff member in CAS. The incumbent will be deployed to work on an investigative and analytical project concerning the conscription and enlistment of children and their use in hostilities.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Investigator conducts an investigation on the conscription and use of children in hostilities and in this context carries out the following duties.
- Identifies, engages and manages relationships with a diverse range of investigative sources, including intermediary NGOs.
- Obtains signed statements from survivors and vulnerable victims, including in difficult or hostile environments and circumstances, and through the use of interpreters. Conducts interviews with other types of witnesses relevant to the investigation.
- Reviews and analyzes documentary evidence and determines information necessary for inclusion in interviews.
- Participates in briefings, presentations, and conferences with investigations staff, other members of the IIIM, as well as actors external to the IIIM, including governmental officials, civil society actors, UN entities and other partners relevant to the collection of information and evidence.
- Searches for, identifies, collects, records and preserves evidence ensuring that all potential or relevant evidence is gathered and secured, and that all necessary evidential chains of custody are established and maintained.
- Assists in the presentation of evidence in proceedings, if required.
- Prepares complete and concise investigation reports, incorporating as necessary maps, graphs, charts, tables, images and other illustrative devices.
- Prepares thorough mission plans and reports.
- Conducts open-source research. Searches and registers sources, evidence, data, and information in evidence management databases.
- Conducts additional inquiries requested of, or by IIIM.
- Performs administrative functions pertaining to the implementation of policies and procedures for the IIIM.
- Assists in other projects when required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated ability to conduct large scale and complex criminal investigations and ability to build cases. Ability to analyze complex political, military, paramilitary, and other related groups' activities in relation to war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, including sexual crimes, violence and abuses. 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 and experience in 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. 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.

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 decision may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishment and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in law, international law, criminology, criminal justice, criminal investigations, police studies, human rights, political/social science or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experi