Evidence Reviewer

Consultant Admin

Overview

Provide analysis and prepare reports to assist IIMM.

You have:

• An Advanced University degree in law, social sciences, languages, information management or related subject is required.
• Study of criminal law/public international law/international criminal law is desirable.
• At least one (1) year of responsible professional experience is required.
• Experience in monitoring and review of material from social media platforms relevant to Myanmar is desirable.
• Experience in translation and analysis of material in the Myanmar language is desirable.
• Experience in reviewing evidentiary materials in an international tribunal or relevant judicial environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of specialized analysis software and databases is desirable.
• Fluency in English and the Myanmar language (Burmese) is required.
• Knowledge of another local language of Myanmar is desirable.

Contract

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Result of Service

Provide analyses following a review of the evidentiary materials collected by the IIMM identifying material pertinent to the mandate of the IIMM. Prepare clear and concise analytical reports. The services must be made available on a timely and ongoing basis to facilitate the work of other members of the Team.

Work Location

Remotely

Expected duration

Up to 6 months subject to availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

These positions are with the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), within the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section (CASS). The IIMM is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Evidence Reviewers will report to the Senior Legal Officer, CASS and are responsible for the performance of the following duties: • Assist with the review of materials in possession of the IIMM, including written documents, videos, audio files and any other forms of information relevant to different subject matters, including from social media, in the Myanmar language, analyzing their relevance and use, in accordance with relevant guidelines; • Support the process of information and evidence review, preparing summaries or draft translation of relevant materials from the Myanmar language into English, or vice versa, for future sharing with third parties; • Propose relevant search terms in the Myanmar language to expedite review of materials; • Work in the information and evidence databases, identifying duplicates and interconnection of materials from multiple sources; • Use specialized analysis software to record searches, analysis and findings, and to check information; • Consult and coordinate with other reviewers, analysts, investigators, legal officers and supervisors to assure conformity and consistency with internal guidelines; • Maintain organised files and work accurately and efficiently to meet tight deadlines; and, • Perform any other duties as may be directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

An Advanced University degree in law, social sciences, languages, information management or related subject is required. Study of criminal law/public international law/international criminal law is desirable. A first-level degree in combination with two additional years of relevant qualifying work experience may also be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least one (1) year of responsible professional experience is required. Experience in monitoring and review of a wide range of material, including from social media platforms, relevant to Myanmar is desirable. Experience in translation and analysis of material, including social media content, in the Myanmar language is desirable. Experience in reviewing evidentiary materials in an international tribunal, accountability mechanism or other relevant judicial/prosecution environment is desirable. Knowledge of specialized analysis software and databases is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English and the Myanmar language (Burmese) is required. Knowledge of another local language of Myanmar such as the Kachin, Chin, Rakhine, Karen, Rohingya and/or Shan languages is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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