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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
Investigations Support Officer	24 January 2021	Int. Specialist	UNITAD	Iraq
Open Investigations Support Officer International Specialist Host entity UNITAD Country Iraq Duty station Baghdad (IRQ) Language skills English,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration 6 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 24 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Financial Investigations or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Legal Officer will: support investigations broadly, and provide Arabic language investigative support to both the investigator and senior investigator. conducting research and analysis pertaining to the financial aspects of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. attend interviews of witnesses and victims and partake in conducting field-based evidence collection, as well as provide field translation support (Arabic/English). draft notes to file and records of meetings and interviews held with relevant groups and individuals, including victims and witnesses. assist in the identification and collection of information and help in the development of casefiles relevant to UNITAD’s financial investigations, and process evidence accordingly. assist in the compilation, organization and storage of evidence and information obtained by their respective Field Investigation Units, in consultation with the Archive and Records Section and the Information Systems Management Unit of UNITAD; and any other related duties as may be required to support the team. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, e.g. international humanitarian law or area related to socio-legal research or international atrocity crimes. Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in criminal law, or other relevant programs; experience with international law is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete) Sound security awareness; Have affinity with or interest in issue surrounding counter terrorism, particularly around countering Daesh, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Rule of law, judicial and national legal system reform, International law Area of expertise details: Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 24 January 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Community Outreach and Liaison Officer	25 January 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNITAD	Iraq
Open Community Outreach and Liaison Officer National Specialist Host entity UNITAD Country Iraq Duty station Dohuk (IRQ) Language skills English,Arabic Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 25 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Field Investigation Unit (FIU) and the direct supervision of the Lead Investigator, the Community Outreach and Liaison Officer will: Provide relevant guidance and advice to the investigative team on: inter and intracommunity dynamics; cultural; religious; political traditions; and recommend approaches for engaging with the Turkmen community in Iraq regarding investigations into ISIL/Daesh crimes; • Assist in the organization and facilitation of community outreach meetings with representatives of Turkmen communities in coordination with the investigative team by preparing presentations, identifying and inviting participants, and interpreting. Facilitate other community convenings and meetings as required; • Strengthen daily coordination and relationship building with Turkmen leadership groups and community members including civil society, religious leaders, political representatives, and victims/family groups of Da’esh crimes; • Support the development of a broad network of interlocutors from Turkmen communities in Ninewa and Kirkuk Governates and across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that can assist investigations into crimes committed by ISIL/Daesh against that community; • Support the investigative team to conduct site visits and inquiries into locations of interest; • Keep Turkmen community leaders updated about investigations’ advancements; • Assist and support the development of investigative interview themes/questions to support targeted information gathering by the team from victims and/or witnesses; • Assist the investigative team in the drafting of summaries, reports, and other documents; • Perform other duties as required. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area: social sciences, political sciences, international relations, humanities, or a related field. Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in design, implementation, and management of community mobilization, community outreach, and training, and/or communication projects • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious leaders and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in issues surrounding international criminal/humanitarian law, missing persons, human rights, and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Capacity building of non-governmental organizations, Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination Area of expertise details: Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Client Orientation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Iraq and legal residents in Iraq with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 25-01-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply