Police Investigations Adviser
Duty Station : South Kivu, North Kivu, Maniema, Katanga or Ituri
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Classification : Consultant*
Type of Appointment : Consultancy, one year
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 10 April 2011
Background:
Under paragraph 12 d) of its resolution 1925 (2010), the Security Council has mandated MONUSCO to “Support national and international efforts to bring perpetrators to justice, including by establishing Prosecution Support Cells to assist the FARDC military justice
authorities in prosecuting persons arrested by the FARDC”. Each of the Prosecution Support Cells (PSCs), eventually will be composed of 6 international experts – 1 Military Prosecutions Adviser, 1 Civilian Justice/Prosecutions Adviser, 2 United Nations Police Advisers and 2 Military Police Investigation Advisers - to provide expert advice, logistical support, on-the-job training and mentoring FARDC military prosecutors and investigators in the conduct of investigations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, with a particular emphasis on sex crimes, as well as in the conduct of investigation of other violent crimes, such as homicide, pillage of natural resources and sexual violence perpetrated in the Eastern Provinces of the DRC. However, and in the meantime while the normal UN government-provided personnel and staffing process is underway, there is an urgent need to fill each of the cells immediately with a police investigations adviser so that PSC operations can commence without delay.
General Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Military Criminal Law Adviser and the overall guidance of the Director of the Rule of Law Office or her designate, the Police Investigations Adviser will assist Congolese military Inspecteurs de Police Judiciaire (IPJs), as well as other relevant Congolese authorities as may be required, in the conduct of investigations of most serious violent crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, with a special emphasis on homicide, pillage of natural resources and sexual violence.
In particular, he/she will:
1. Provide technical advice and expertise to IPJs and other relevant Congolese authorities on investigation techniques employed during all phases of the investigative process, including investigation planning, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects,
supporting victims, gathering and safeguarding evidence, and preparing evidence for prosecution.
2. Assist in the development and application of standard operating procedures, investigation guidelines and checklists, report forms and other documents for IPJs and other relevant Congolese authorities.
3. Assist IPJs and other relevant Congolese authorities in recording, documenting, and filing all cases investigated with the support of PSCs.
4. Participate in donor outreach to mobilize additional support and funding for PSCs.
5. Participate in analyzing data generated by the PSCs, as well as in the assessment of results obtained as requested by Congolese officials.
6. Contribute to the development of a communication strategy to raise awareness by the local population of the work of Congolese justice including the role of the PSCs.
Qualifications:
Education
University degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in law, criminology or social sciences related to investigations, or alternatively, a combination of relevant education and proven experience as an investigator of serious crimes.
Work experience
At least five years experience in a criminal investigative service of a national police agency, or in a similar national or international investigative or security agency or organization including experience in cases of investigating serious violent crimes, such as homicide and
sexual violence. Experience in the investigation of war crimes and crimes against humanity, experience in working in a multi-cultural environment outside the applicant’s county of nationality, and experience in a peacekeeping environment is highly desirable. Mentoring and teaching experience is an advantage. Prior military experience particularly as a military police investigator is also an advantage.
Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrated ability to investigate complex criminal cases of serious crimes, including homicide or sex crimes; knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal investigations, and demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, safeguard
and prepare evidence for prosecution; knowledge of interviewing and interrogating techniques, and practical experience in interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; experience in managing criminal investigations of serious crimes. Planning and Organization - Ability to work efficiently under pressure on difficult assignments within tight deadlines, and possibly in hardship conditions in the field; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills, and ability to establish trust and build professional relationships with national counterparts and colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; demonstrated ability of incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication - Excellent communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, and ability to explain, demonstrate and teach theories, concepts, approaches and techniques relevant to criminal investigations; Judgment/Decision-making - Sound judgment in dealing
with sensitive and confidential matters.
Languages
Fluency in English or French (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is an advantage and desirable.
Other skills
Good computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and other software programmes. Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a 4 x 4, standard transmission vehicle is required.
NOTE:
* The total remuneration package is approximately USD 10,000.00 per month.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrecruitmentdrc@iom.int not later than 10 April 2011.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Classification : Consultant*
Type of Appointment : Consultancy, one year
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 10 April 2011
Background:
Under paragraph 12 d) of its resolution 1925 (2010), the Security Council has mandated MONUSCO to “Support national and international efforts to bring perpetrators to justice, including by establishing Prosecution Support Cells to assist the FARDC military justice
authorities in prosecuting persons arrested by the FARDC”. Each of the Prosecution Support Cells (PSCs), eventually will be composed of 6 international experts – 1 Military Prosecutions Adviser, 1 Civilian Justice/Prosecutions Adviser, 2 United Nations Police Advisers and 2 Military Police Investigation Advisers - to provide expert advice, logistical support, on-the-job training and mentoring FARDC military prosecutors and investigators in the conduct of investigations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, with a particular emphasis on sex crimes, as well as in the conduct of investigation of other violent crimes, such as homicide, pillage of natural resources and sexual violence perpetrated in the Eastern Provinces of the DRC. However, and in the meantime while the normal UN government-provided personnel and staffing process is underway, there is an urgent need to fill each of the cells immediately with a police investigations adviser so that PSC operations can commence without delay.
General Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Military Criminal Law Adviser and the overall guidance of the Director of the Rule of Law Office or her designate, the Police Investigations Adviser will assist Congolese military Inspecteurs de Police Judiciaire (IPJs), as well as other relevant Congolese authorities as may be required, in the conduct of investigations of most serious violent crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, with a special emphasis on homicide, pillage of natural resources and sexual violence.
In particular, he/she will:
1. Provide technical advice and expertise to IPJs and other relevant Congolese authorities on investigation techniques employed during all phases of the investigative process, including investigation planning, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects,
supporting victims, gathering and safeguarding evidence, and preparing evidence for prosecution.
2. Assist in the development and application of standard operating procedures, investigation guidelines and checklists, report forms and other documents for IPJs and other relevant Congolese authorities.
3. Assist IPJs and other relevant Congolese authorities in recording, documenting, and filing all cases investigated with the support of PSCs.
4. Participate in donor outreach to mobilize additional support and funding for PSCs.
5. Participate in analyzing data generated by the PSCs, as well as in the assessment of results obtained as requested by Congolese officials.
6. Contribute to the development of a communication strategy to raise awareness by the local population of the work of Congolese justice including the role of the PSCs.
Qualifications:
Education
University degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in law, criminology or social sciences related to investigations, or alternatively, a combination of relevant education and proven experience as an investigator of serious crimes.
Work experience
At least five years experience in a criminal investigative service of a national police agency, or in a similar national or international investigative or security agency or organization including experience in cases of investigating serious violent crimes, such as homicide and
sexual violence. Experience in the investigation of war crimes and crimes against humanity, experience in working in a multi-cultural environment outside the applicant’s county of nationality, and experience in a peacekeeping environment is highly desirable. Mentoring and teaching experience is an advantage. Prior military experience particularly as a military police investigator is also an advantage.
Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrated ability to investigate complex criminal cases of serious crimes, including homicide or sex crimes; knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal investigations, and demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, safeguard
and prepare evidence for prosecution; knowledge of interviewing and interrogating techniques, and practical experience in interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; experience in managing criminal investigations of serious crimes. Planning and Organization - Ability to work efficiently under pressure on difficult assignments within tight deadlines, and possibly in hardship conditions in the field; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills, and ability to establish trust and build professional relationships with national counterparts and colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; demonstrated ability of incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication - Excellent communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, and ability to explain, demonstrate and teach theories, concepts, approaches and techniques relevant to criminal investigations; Judgment/Decision-making - Sound judgment in dealing
with sensitive and confidential matters.
Languages
Fluency in English or French (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is an advantage and desirable.
Other skills
Good computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and other software programmes. Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a 4 x 4, standard transmission vehicle is required.
NOTE:
* The total remuneration package is approximately USD 10,000.00 per month.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrecruitmentdrc@iom.int not later than 10 April 2011.
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