Senior Investigator (P-4) (Darfur, Sudan Situation) - Short Term

Organisational Context

The advertised position is placed within the Investigations Section (InvS), of the Investigation Division (ID), of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP). The incumbent will be performing his/her functions under the overall leadership of the Director of ID and the supervision of the Investigations Coordinator and investigation Team Leaders.

The incumbent will work in support of the Integrated Teams, the functional units responsible for conducting OTP’s investigations and prosecutions within a case or situation. The Integrated teams are led by a Senior Trial Lawyer and comprise investigators and analysts, supervised by the investigation Team Leader, as well as lawyers, an international cooperation advisor and an information management assistant.

The investigative component of the integrated teams are in charge, amongst others, of the following functions:

• Develop, update and implement investigation and analysis plans in an impartial, objective, safe, efficient and cost-effective manner;
• Conduct evidence collection and other investigation activities, while ensuring the protection and security of those involved;
• Support the prosecution activities of the Integrated Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Head of the Investigation Division and/or Investigation Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Investigation Team Leader the incumbent is expected to:

• Provide technical and expert advice in relation to investigative strategies, planning, procedures and techniques;
• Identify, collect, screen and handle information, intelligence and evidence, in accordance the ICC legal framework and approved standard operating procedures;
• Work in partnership with the Team Leader in the preparation, review and updating of comprehensive investigative plans addressing all alternatives for evidence collection in complex scenarios, including the developing risk mitigating strategies; ensure those plans are regularly updated; 
• Lead and manage investigation sub-teams, ensuring effective and proper management of assigned resources and projects;
• Lead  sensitive and complex investigative activities which require specialist skills and considerable experience, such as interviews of particularly vulnerable witnesses, high level suspects, and accused persons;
• Proactively develop a network of sources of information, contribute to the identification of new avenues for the investigation, lines of inquiry, required corroboration activities and leads with the aim to further investigations;
• Manage contacts with external persons including victims, witnesses and intermediaries;
• Support the Team Leader in the overall planning and implementation of the team’s field missions;
• In coordination with the team’s cooperation advisors, assist the team in the development and maintenance of an operational cooperation network to further the investigations; in particular, support such efforts in relation to governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, media and any other entities connected with the Darfur-Sudan situation country;
• Support the Team Leader in ensuring quality control, timely execution of tasks and full compliance with established practices;   
• Work closely with the Team Leader in allocating tasks to other team members and ensure their timely execution, including that field investigative activities are adequately and thoroughly planned, managed and are properly and efficiently carried out;
• Perform witness protection duties and contribute to staff security, ensuring, in conjunction with the Team Leader, Operational Risk and Support Unit and the Protection Strategies Unit of the OTP, that all required measures are in place;
• Assist the Team Leader in monitoring and coordinating the handling of the evidence related to the investigation, ensuring the proper use of the chains of custody and Information Processing and Management systems;
• Assist the Team Leader in ensuring that all team’s activities are performed in compliance with Rome Statute, Office policies, SOPs and established practices;
• Provide guidance and training to investigators, review their work and provide feedback and further directions where necessary;
• Deputise for the Investigation Team Leader in his/her absence;
• Actively participate in the management of the Division and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic objectives;
• Testify before the Chambers, when required;
• Carry out other tasks as instructed by the Prosecutor, the Head of Investigation Division, Investigations Coordinator or Investigation Team Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced University degree, preferably in Law, Criminology or other related fields, for example Human Rights, Psychology or Journalism is required;
• A diploma in criminal investigation from a law enforcement academy and  relevant training in crime investigation techniques combined with 14 years of extensive investigative experience may be acceptable in lieu of university degree.

• At least 9 years (7 years with an advanced university degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in a national law enforcement organisation or international judicial body, NGO/IGO or international commission of enquiry as an investigating judge, prosecutor, defence lawyer, investigator or analyst with considerable professional experience in criminal/financial investigations is required;
• At least 6 years of experience with complex large-scale cases is required;
• Demonstrated strategic and managerial experience in leading investigative teams and defining investigative strategies is required;
• International experience is desirable;
• Experience with witness protection is desirable;
• Knowledge and experience in operating in the Darfur-Sudan situation is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS  

• Advanced knowledge of law enforcement procedures, investigative techniques and methods and the application of a legal framework to the investigative and prosecutorial requirements;
• Knowledge of the requirements of international criminal law concerning the elements of crimes and modes of liability;
• Experience and ability in investigating large or complex organisational structures or networks and analysing large volumes of complex and conflicting information or evidence;
• Ability to prepare and present reports in a comprehensive and user-friendly format;
• Excellent negotiations and communication skills and ability to network and build effective work relationships with internal and external partners;
• Experience and ability to effectively manage people and work effectively and constructively as part of a team from different professional backgrounds, in a non-discriminatory manner and with respect for diversity;
• Ability to deal with uncertain situations and apply sound judgment in decision making;
• Ability to work with dedication, professional integrity and respect for others.

KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is essential. Working knowledge of the other is desirable. Prociciency in Arabic is essential. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an asset (Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

FINAL NOTES:

Successful applicant(s) will be required to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. While the Duty Station is The Hague, candidates may be required to undertake repeated and sometimes lengthy deployments, in particular to the situation country, to conflict or post-conflict environments, all dependent on the nature and phase of the investigation.