Board of Inquiry Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021), 2625 (Mar. 2022).

Under the direct supervision of Chief Board of Inquiry Unit, the UNV Board of Inquiry Assistant will undertake the following tasks: • Coordinate Boards of Inquiry (BOI) proceedings. • Gather documents and records from relevant sections/units for Boards of Inquiry. • Coordinate with witnesses for their interviews with Boards of Inquiry. • Record and transcribe witness Interviews. • Prepare and participate in on-site visits and prepare visit reports. • Provide clerical and/or secretarial support to members of Boards of Inquiry, including, setting up briefings for Board of Inquiry members and providing advice on applicable UN rules and regulations, as appropriate. • Participate in Board of Inquiry meetings and draft minutes of those meetings. • Draft Board of Inquiry reports. • Assist Board of Inquiry Officer in drafting Head of Mission reports, convening orders, case specific Terms of Reference, memorandums, faxes etc. • Coordinate with relevant offices to keep track of files of Board of Inquiry Unit. • Compile case files and scan them for uploading to UNHQ administered Board of Inquiry Tracker. • Follow up with relevant sections to ensure implementation of Board of Inquiry recommendations. • Archive completed files in archiving systems and maintain record of archiving. • Provide training on incident reporting, investigation, casualty notification and Board of Inquiry procedures. • Provide administrative support to Board of Inquiry Officer. • Perform any other duties as required.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

investigation of serious occurrences resulting in death, serious injury, and substantial loss of properties. • Experience in analyzing evidence, deliberating on issues, making conclusions applying relevant rules, regulations, procedures and policies. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent analytical, drafting, and report writing skills. • Very good interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. • Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment. • Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision and ability to work with tight deadlines

Living conditions and remarks Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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

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