Board of Inquiry Officer

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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.

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

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Board of Inquiry Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Liaise with relevant offices in the Civilian, Police and Military components for Investigation Reports and pertinent documentation;
  • Establish a rapport with related counterparts/clients (i.e. Force Provost Marshal, Chief Military Personnel Officer, Chief Force Police Unit, Office of the Force Commander, Military Legal Adviser, Chief Conduct and Discipline, Chief Security Adviser, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Military Personnel Officer);
  • Prior to convening Board of Inquiry, review the Investigation Report and/or all relevant documentation to the case to identify the grey areas, missing information, gaps, discrepancies and contradictions which require to be addressed; identify parties forming the subject matter of the action and/or witnesses to be interviewed for clarification purposes;
  • Confirm the availability of nominated Board members from the Roster, avoiding conflict of interest;
  • Draft BOI Convening Order and ‘case-specific’ Terms of Reference for review/approval of the Unit/Section Chief, the Office of Legal Affairs, the Convening Authority, and the Head of Mission;
  • Ensure that Board members receive Legal and Administrative Briefing; administer ‘Undertaking of Confidentiality’;
  • During proceedings, perform an advisory role to the Board and provide guidance in accordance with the Terms of Reference and the applicable UN rules/regulations/directives/administrative instructions and ensure that the Board is focused on the issues before them;
  • Provide adequate clerical, logistical and communication support to the individual Boards during proceedings;
  • Participate in on-site visits and take notes of all observations on the ground;
  • Locate and arrange for interview of witnesses beforehand and allowing the parties to be prepared and/or to refresh the facts of the case;
  • Obtain Witness Attestations, take statements ensuring relevant questions are addressed; if not, advise the Chairman; prepare and forward completed Statements for review and obtain signatures;
  • Monitor progress on the case, keeping in mind the deadline for submission of the final report according to the SOPs for BOI;
  • Specific to the BOI report, ensure findings and methodology possess the requisite integrity and merit, and that all avenues to the inquiry have been exhausted; ensure that the report is format-compliant, structured and unambiguous in its expression;
  • Ensure that the recommendations are practical, feasible and implementable;
  • Forward the draft BOI Report to the Legal Office for review, comments and/or approval;
  • If applicable, forward the comments and concerns by the Legal Office to the Board members for their further consideration;
  • Upon its approval by the Legal Office, compile the BOI case file, complete with annexes and the signed Final BOI Report for review, comments and/or approval by the Unit/Section Chief, Office of Legal Affairs and the Head of Mission;
  • On behalf of the Head of Mission, draft transmittal memoranda for the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support (USG/DFS) summarizing the facts of the case and ensuring accuracy, paying close attention to grammar, language, coherence, chronology, tone, style and format; draft transmittal memoranda to relevant offices, indicating how the Board arrived at the recommendations and requesting its implementation;
  • Follow-up with relevant offices to ensure the recommendations have been implemented as requested by the Head of Mission;
  • Scan the finalized BOI case files to the various databases, including BOI Tracker;
  • Inform Conduct and Discipline Team, should misconduct on a case be established on a BOI;
  • Monitor and record movement of BOI case files in circulation;
  • Maintain a proactive and dynamic approach to problem solving related to the assigned case portfolio and the Unit’s workload;
  • Provide back-up support during the absence of other colleagues;
  • Ensure timely, professional and effective response to enquiries;
  • When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
  • Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

1st level University degree in business administration, social sciences, law, humanities or related area is required.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

3-4 years Experience in analytical report writing is required. Experience in Board of Inquiry or any other entity involved in investigative proceedings is desirable. Experience in handling confidential documents is an advantage and familiarity with function-related provisions of United Nations Rules, Regulations, Manuals and Policy Documents is desirable.

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Administration and administrative assistance, Other science experience

Area of expertise details:

Experience in analytical report writing is required. Experience in Board of Inquiry or any other entity involved in investigative proceedings is desirable. Experience in handling confidential documents is an advantage and familiarity with function-related provisions of United Nations Rules, Regulations, Manuals and Policy Documents is desirable.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office suite.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations/MONUSCO. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required ; Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

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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.

Application deadline: 21-04-2021

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