DUTY STATION: Sarajevo
GRADE: 8
CONTRACT TYPE: International
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
A major part of the OHR’s anti-corruption methodology is within the framework of an operations-oriented case-based track. This position is intended to improve the direction and quality of the investigative work undertaken by the OHR Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit (ACCU) with a view towards seeking successful criminal prosecutions of corruption cases, bank fraud and money laundry.
The purpose of this position is to systematize, analyze and advise ACCU on information received and processed which relates to criminal investigations on major corruption cases on banking sector and money laundry. The advisor is also expected to improve the investigation and prosecution ability and quality of critical bank fraud and money laundry cases.
The scope of the position includes providing guidance to investigators, prosecutors reviewing both the collected information and political context of cases being investigated and prosecuted, recommending and developing strategies in conjunction with the Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit audit capacity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Review and organize the exploitation of documentation related to actual corruption, money laundry and fraud cases in BiH;
§ Develop investigative and prosecution strategies in conjunction with other international and local investigators with a view towards removing the sources of systemic fraud and promoting reform;
§ Provide political context and analysis for actual corruption, money laundry and fraud cases, including strategic insight into investigative and prosecution approaches;
§ Assist and support domestic investigators and prosecutors in implementing strategies as developed above;
§ Identify and support opportunities for the use of forensic audits to support local capacities in investigating and prosecuting corruption, money laundry and fraud;
· Co-ordinate with international agencies in information-sharing and case development of corruption, money laundry and fraud cases;
§ Assist the Head of the Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit in information-sharing and case development of corruption, money laundry and fraud cases.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Qualified analyst/investigator with more than 5 years of experience, preferably within the context of financial regulatory or law enforcement agency. Good understanding of/experience with criminal investigations is required. Academic degree in law or economics is an advantage;
§ Understanding of the basic anti-corruption themes and strategies being pursued by the international and domestic authorities in reducing corruption, money laundry and fraud;
§ Must be from a NATO or partnership country in order to enable security clearance (preferred if already available);
§ Must provide NATO security clearance before signing the contract;
§ Very good interpersonal skills to interact with both international and local experts;
§ Strong personal commitment to peace implementation and anti-fraud/corruption work. Awareness and knowledge of BiH political situation and environment is required;
§ Experience in operating databases and complex information systems;
§ Willingness to work long hours and in a team;
§ Strong management and organizational skills, particularly of projects requiring both international and national components in the anti-corruption field;
§ Excellent command of English and writing skills.
Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following: