P2 Associate Analyst (Arabic), TVA-NL-OTP-ID-P2-375

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a temporary appointment until 31 December 2011 limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Associate Analyst is responsible for, but not limited to, the performance of the following duties: Perform as instructed by the Analyst; Produce analysis reports as required; Collect, collate and synthesize multi-sourced data, particularly data in Arabic; Participate in the acquisition and analysis of general intelligence and evidence; Participate in field activities; Collect evidence, ensuring that the necessary evidentiary chains are established and maintained; Collect, develop and exploit leads; Assist in the interviews of suspects, witnesses or victims; Work as part of a multi-disciplinary investigative team; provide analytical support to the Investigation Division on matters requiring working knowledge of Arabic. Perform other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism – Skilled in analysis techniques; awareness of the distinction between evidence and information and to have a basic understanding of how to assess probative value; ability to assess information objectively and understand factors affecting reliability; demonstrated ability to work independently of national and other influences. • Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and multi-ethnic environment. • Planning & Organizing – Excellent ability to organize complex and voluminous sets of records and facts; ability to prepare and present reports in a comprehensive and user-friendly format; ability to work under strict deadlines; capable of working under stressful conditions; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. • Communication – Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports in the English language in a clear and concise manner. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand written and spoken Arabic at a working level such that information in Arabic can be reviewed for incorporation into analytical products. • Technological Awareness - Fully proficient computer skills, relevant applications and a familiarity with, and experience in the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet; Basic knowledge of the Lebanese media. Skilled in the use of specialised analytical software such as iBase.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A university degree, ideally Middle Eastern studies, Arabic and Islamic studies, Political Science, or related fields. Relevant professional training courses provided by law enforcement or intelligence may also be accepted in lieu of tertiary qualifications.

Work Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the acquisition and assessment of information or evidence related to political or security issues in the Middle East and experience working in cooperation with security agencies. The experience should include one or more of the following areas of expertise: terrorism, politically motivated crimes and assassinations, organized crime and major crimes, homicide, and crime scene management and evidence collection. International experience is an asset. Knowledge of the Middle East is an asset. Possession of an advanced university degree in a relevant field may be considered in substitution of years of experience.

Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post fluency in oral and written English is required and working knowledge of Arabic is required. Knowledge of the other language(s) will be considered an asset.

Other Skills: Training and experience in the use of specialized analytical software will be a definitive advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

1. ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org

2. ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org

It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.

Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.