Employer:United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh/ISIL
Location: Iraq
Deadline: 27 September 2020
Investigator, FS6 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Opening Number: 20-Investigation-UNS-SPM UNITAD-141770-J-Baghdad (X)
Staffing Exercise N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the Office of Field Investigations of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote accountability for crimes committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Duhok, Iraq. The Investigator, FS-6, reports directly to the assigned Field Investigation Unit (FIU) Team Leader, with the Director of Field Investigations serving as the Second Reporting Officer.
UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da'esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq.
Location: Iraq
Deadline: 27 September 2020
Investigator, FS6 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Opening Number: 20-Investigation-UNS-SPM UNITAD-141770-J-Baghdad (X)
Staffing Exercise N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the Office of Field Investigations of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote accountability for crimes committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Duhok, Iraq. The Investigator, FS-6, reports directly to the assigned Field Investigation Unit (FIU) Team Leader, with the Director of Field Investigations serving as the Second Reporting Officer.
UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da'esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Investigator at FS-6 level may be responsible for the carrying out the following duties, under the direction of the Director of Field Investigations (D-OFI):
•Under the direction of D-OFI, supervises and manages personnel charged with investigations pursuant to UNITAD’s mandate;
•Plans, organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged violations of international law with respect to acts committed by ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq that may amount to genocide, complicity in genocide, crimes against humanity, conspiracy to commit genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender- based violence.
•Plans, organizes, conducts and manages collection of evidence on genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender-based violence, including but not limited to, witness interviews, suspect interviews, inquiries with law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and humanitarian organizations, and other investigative tasks, as directed.
•Participates in the preparation of concise investigation reports and conduct of post investigation activities.
•Reviews investigation reports to ensure competency, completeness and compliance with established procedures and policies;
•As assigned, undertakes investigation to identify information, find facts and establish evidence;
•As required, coordinates, collaborates and consults with United Nations, national authorities, and other relevant authorities throughout the investigation process;
•As directed by the D-OFI/SA, develops and coordinates the delivery of professional investigation training courses;
•Assists in arranging and coordinating witness protection measures, as directed, in close consultation with the Victim and Witness Protection Unit.
Performs other duties as required.
Within limits of delegated authority, the Investigator at FS-6 level may be responsible for the carrying out the following duties, under the direction of the Director of Field Investigations (D-OFI):
•Under the direction of D-OFI, supervises and manages personnel charged with investigations pursuant to UNITAD’s mandate;
•Plans, organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged violations of international law with respect to acts committed by ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq that may amount to genocide, complicity in genocide, crimes against humanity, conspiracy to commit genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender- based violence.
•Plans, organizes, conducts and manages collection of evidence on genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender-based violence, including but not limited to, witness interviews, suspect interviews, inquiries with law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and humanitarian organizations, and other investigative tasks, as directed.
•Participates in the preparation of concise investigation reports and conduct of post investigation activities.
•Reviews investigation reports to ensure competency, completeness and compliance with established procedures and policies;
•As assigned, undertakes investigation to identify information, find facts and establish evidence;
•As required, coordinates, collaborates and consults with United Nations, national authorities, and other relevant authorities throughout the investigation process;
•As directed by the D-OFI/SA, develops and coordinates the delivery of professional investigation training courses;
•Assists in arranging and coordinating witness protection measures, as directed, in close consultation with the Victim and Witness Protection Unit.
Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations; good research, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; good management skills. Strong drafting skills required, especially with respect to the preparation of complex reports of investigation. Comprehensive knowledge of United Nations policies, procedures and operations is desirable including good knowledge of the conditions prevailing in areas where the United Nations conducts peacekeeping missions. Proven ability to gather evidence and interview subjects and witnesses; proficiency in software applications used in administrative investigations is desirable. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery in the area of investigations; 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 personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. 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:
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; Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions ay not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Professionalism:
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations; good research, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; good management skills. Strong drafting skills required, especially with respect to the preparation of complex reports of investigation. Comprehensive knowledge of United Nations policies, procedures and operations is desirable including good knowledge of the conditions prevailing in areas where the United Nations conducts peacekeeping missions. Proven ability to gather evidence and interview subjects and witnesses; proficiency in software applications used in administrative investigations is desirable. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery in the area of investigations; 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 personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. 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:
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; Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions ay not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required, formal qualifications and/or certifications in investigations obtained through service with military, police, other governmental or intergovernmental agencies and organizations or private enterprise investigative firms are an advantage.
High school diploma or equivalent is required, formal qualifications and/or certifications in investigations obtained through service with military, police, other governmental or intergovernmental agencies and organizations or private enterprise investigative firms are an advantage.
Work Experience
A minimum 10 years (5 years with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible, full-time experience in professional investigative work is required.
Experience with an international criminal tribunal or international criminal investigative entity is desirable.
Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is desirable. Criminal investigations work experience in the Middle East and North Africa region is desirable.
Experience in working in investigations or intelligence analysis in relation to ISIL (Da'esh) or in relation to another complex criminal entity is desirable.
Experience in a conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable.
A minimum 10 years (5 years with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible, full-time experience in professional investigative work is required.
Experience with an international criminal tribunal or international criminal investigative entity is desirable.
Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is desirable. Criminal investigations work experience in the Middle East and North Africa region is desirable.
Experience in working in investigations or intelligence analysis in relation to ISIL (Da'esh) or in relation to another complex criminal entity is desirable.
Experience in a conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
• This position is temporarily available. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
• 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.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• 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
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.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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• This position is temporarily available. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
• 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.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• 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
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.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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