Org. Setting and Reporting

The mandate of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) was established by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 39/2, adopted on 27 September 2018. The creation of the Mechanism was welcomed by the General Assembly in its resolution 73/264, adopted on 22 December 2018. This position is located in Geneva, Switzerland within the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section (CASS). The Financial Investigator reports to a Team Leader in the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Team Leader in the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section, the Financial Investigator will perform the following functions: • Contributes to the implementation of the IIMM's financial investigation strategy, including the collection and analysis of financial information, and ensuring its integration into overall IIMM investigation strategy; • Supervises the work of Financial Investigator/s, ensuring the technically and legally sound execution of research, investigations and analysis based on sources of financial information and related to alleged serious international crimes and violations of international law; • Works closely with the Mechanism's Information Systems Management Section to ensure efficient collection and preservation of financial information and evidence; • Works closely with the Mechanism's Information Analysts to ensure that relevant open source and other information is collected and integrated into financial investigations; • Plans and organizes multiple and complex financial investigations with the aim of collecting financial evidence linked to crimes within the Mechanism's mandate, including by interviewing witnesses, liaising and coordinating with relevant organizations, and making logistical and other operational arrangements; • Prepares investigative and analytical reports; reviews and analyses financial and case related material, reports and other submissions, as well as other documents and information collected and preserved, in compliance with established internal protocols and procedures as well as international criminal justice standards; • Plans and coordinates the work of specialized experts and consultants to support investigative activities; • Liaises with national financial crimes units, investigative and judicial authorities on investigative activities and judicial proceedings, as appropriate; • Supports the Mechanism's public outreach and public information efforts; • Undertakes other duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct large scale and complex criminal investigations and build cases. Ability to analyze the structure and activities of financial, political, military, paramilitary and other entities in relations to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, including sexual and gender-based crimes. Ability to employ sound professional investigative experience to facilitate the production of high-quality work from the team. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal investigations. Familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources including digital sources. Ability to work in a high-tech environment. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. 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 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; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in accounting, finance, economics, criminology, criminal justice, law, human rights, history, political/social science, or a related field is required. A combination of a first-level university degree in law, police studies or related fields together with a diploma and/or certification in investigations (financial, military, police, federal/national intelligence agencies), with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A formal qualification and/or certification in financial and/or criminal investigations pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution, supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in investigatory work) in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Certification or training in financial investigation is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of experience investigating financial crimes is required. At least three years of experience in the substantive supervision of complex financial investigations is required. Experience using open-source resources as part of financial investigations is desirable. Experience conducting witness interviews in different cultural environments is desirable. Experience conducting criminal investigations in a national police or investigative body is desirable. Experience leading a team or mentoring others is desirable. Experience conducting investigations in an international criminal tribunal or international investigative body is desirable. Experience conducting or supporting criminal investigations in the Asia region is desirable. Experience working on investigations or information analysis in relation to Myanmar is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local Myanmar languages is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This extra-budgetary funded position is temporarily available for up to 364 days. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the temporary position or funds. • 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. • An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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.

No Fee

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