Case Assistant – Anti Fraud Department

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the position is to ensure that the Anti-Fraud Department (AFD) Officer (Mostar) has at all times a dedicated assistant for interpreting, translating and other case-related duties. The job is intended to enable the Anti-Fraud Department Officer to communicate and interact with the BiH environment in pursuit of his duties. The Case Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Head of Anti Fraud Department and under the direct supervision of Anti-Fraud Department Officer.

• Working with and interpreting for the AFD Officer (Mostar) in meetings with local authorities and contacts.
• Working with the AFD on analysing and translating investigative reports on economic crime, fraud, corruption and embezzlement in multiple cases.
• Translating and reviewing charges against suspects with evidence presented in various police reports and other evidentiary documents.
• Translating charges and indictments submitted to the courts on individuals charged with fraud, corruption, economic crime and embezzlement.
• Helping liaison with various authorities (judicial and law enforcement agencies) in various Cantons on the corruption cases.
• Interpreting at meetings and follow up of cases.

• Receiving and co-ordinating correspondence with the Department.
• Providing administrative support, monitoring and co-ordinating meetings and schedules with departmental staff.
• Arrange appointments, organise and schedule meetings, transport and accommodation for the AFD personnel in the Mostar region.

• Covering the administration of the department in Mostar (filing system, dispatching the inter-office liaisons, assisting the AFD Officer with his administrative obligations).

• Performing other duties as required by the AFD Officer (Mostar) or the Head and/or Deputy Head of the AFD.

• Completion of secondary school
• Minimum of two year experience in work with international organisations.
• Excellent written and spoken English required.
• Excellent computer skills
• Very good interpersonal skills to interact with both international and local experts.
• Strong personal commitment to peace implementation and anti-fraud/corruption acts in BiH. Awareness and knowledge of BiH political situation and environment is highly recommended.
• Willingness to work long hours and in a team.
• Willingness to work with people from various cultural backgrounds

Any person with this overall professional profile who wishes to be considered for the position should submit (in English) a CV or an OHR application form with a covering letter in confidence to:

Administration Manager

OHR Mostar

Kolodvorska bb, 88 000 Mostar

Fax: +387 (0) 36 317 614 E-mail: application@ohr.int

Please quote Reference No. 1212/01

Closing date for applications: November 2^nd, 2001