Associate Investigator

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. This position will report to the Financial Investigator, P-4 and will work closely with other IIMM Investigators, Legal Officers and Analysts.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Associate Investigator may be responsible for the following duties:

- Assists in conducting investigations of alleged serious international crimes and violations of international law, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender-based violence, including by undertaking field missions for extended periods of time;
- Participates in a team of investigators and carries out investigative tasks and activities;
- Assists in conducting interviews and obtaining statements; analyzing information, with a particular focus on financial information and its nexus to crimes within the mandate of the IIMM;
- Searches for, gathers and analyzes evidence, including in electronic format;
- Participates in the preparation of investigation reports;
- Works collaboratively and in coordination with colleagues to achieve organizational goals in accordance with standard operating procedures and in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
- Performs 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.
- Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
First-level university degree in law, international law, criminal investigation, police studies or related fields is required. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in criminal investigations (pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution, supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in investigations) in combination with three additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of two years of full time progressively responsible experience in investigations is required.

Experience in criminal and/or financial investigations is desirable.

Experience working in a domestic or international investigative, prosecutorial or judicial institution is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a Myanmar language such as Burmese, Chin, Kachin, Rakhine, Rohingya and/or Shan languages is desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

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.

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