Criminal Analyst

Job Title: Criminal Analyst

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: UNITAD

Assignment country: Iraq

Expected start date: 02/09/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Type: Onsite

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Baghdad

Details

Mission and objectives

UNITAD is the Investigative Team mandated by Security Council resolution 2379 (2017) to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da’esh) accountable their crimes 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. Reflecting the global impact and reach of ISIL terrorist activities, as well as its extensive recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters, the Council has also requested the Special Adviser and Head of UNITAD to promote throughout the world, accountability for acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide committed by ISIL, and work with survivors to ensure their interests in achieving accountability are fully recognized. In further recognition of the global nature of ISIL crimes, the Council underlined that another Member State in whose territory ISIL has committed acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide, may request the Investigative Team to collect evidence of such acts, but only with the approval of the Security Council. UNITAD is based in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq. Based on the mandate established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017) and the Terms of Reference regarding the activities of the Investigative Team in Iraq, as approved by the Security Council on 13 February 2018, UNITAD engages, inter alia, in the following activities: • Collection of a broad range of existing documentary, digital and testimonial evidence, obtained from actors including Iraqi national authorities, other national governments, victims and witness groups, civil society bodies and international and regional organizations;

Context

• As an active UNITAD team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNITAD and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • prepares high-quality analytical reports providing assessments of evidence, the context in which they were committed, and their links to other crimes; • Undertakes legal research and prepares detailed legal memos analyzing the facts against the applicable law and making legal findings on specific crimes and modes of liability applicable to specific perpetrators; • together with investigators and analysts, prepares plans to conduct interviews with witnesses and victims; • Serves as second interviewer in the statement taking of witnesses and victims, including by preparing draft statements in accordance with the applicable SOPs; • Makes concrete proposals for investigative steps that can be taken to close evidence gaps; • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of the Economic Crimes Unit or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Criminal Analyst will: • Reviews evidence to conduct factual analysis evidence related to financial aspects of international crimes; • Based on the review of evidence, prepares narrative of facts reports identifying crime patterns, the context in which they took place, and information on alleged perpetrators; • Prepares relational charts and timelines; • Effectively utilities the databases available for analysis, evidence and investigations, including by conducting advanced searches and preparing analytical output; • Identifies gaps of information and makes concrete proposals of steps to be undertaken to close those gaps; • Identifies investigative leads; • Together with the legal officer, carries out research and contributes to memoranda on legal issues to support the work of the Unit as well as respective Field Investigation Units; • Together with investigators, participates in the interviews of witnesses and victims including by contributing to interview plans and taking detailed notes for signed statements; • Drafts notes to file and records of meetings and interviews held with relevant groups and individuals, including victims and witnesses; • Assists 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 • Performs any other duties as required.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in the national and/or international level in criminal investigations, criminal analysis, or evidence analysis, or other relevant programmes; experience with international crimes and international humanitarian 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; • 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; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in international criminal investigations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Legal affairs

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Criminal law

Competencies and values

• Professionalism. • Integrity. • Teamwork and respect for diversity. • Commitment to continuous learning. • Planning and organizing. • Communication. • Flexibility.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Baghdad is a Category E hardship duty station and non-family duty station. The Rest and Recuperation (R&R) cycle for the Baghdad duty station is 4 weeks, with the designated place of R&R being Amman. Movement of international staff is restricted and takes place in UN vehicles. Working for the UN in Iraq provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. As this is an international UN Volunteer specialist assignment, the HE will be responsible for arranging volunteer housing. International UN Volunteers receive a volunteer living allowance to sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. This allowance varies from one location to another depending on local living costs, but all International UN Volunteers specialists in the same location receive the same allowance. Below is a summary of the Conditions of Service. Allowances The purpose of allowances for international UN Volunteers specialists is to enable the international UN Volunteers to sustain a modest and secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for volunteer work. Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): All international UN Volunteers specialists are entitled to a monthly volunteer living allowance of USD 3,500.00 The purpose of this allowance is to cover the basic living costs of the international UN Volunteer. The allowance is to ensure that the volunteer can sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. The monthly allowance rate is a fixed rate for the duty station as established by UNV headquarters. There are some ATMs operational in Baghdad. The dominant currency in use in Iraq is USD. The Iraq dinar is used with an exchange rate of approximately USD 1 = 1,220 Ira-qi dinars. The market is mostly cash-based; both USD and Iraqi dinars are widely accepted. Payments by credit cards are accepted in a limited number of shops. UN personnel need to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the culture of the country.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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