THE INDEPENDENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION

The Independent Judicial Commission (IJC), in accordance with its mandate, supports the work of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Republika Srpska, the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of the Federation of BiH and the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH (HJPCs).

The IJC is composed of the following four departments: (i) Administration and Finance; (ii) Restructuring (RD); (iii) Investigation and Verification (IVD); and, the Disciplinary Prosecution Unit (DP). The support provided by the IVD includes receiving and verifying applications for judicial and prosecutorial office, advising the HJPCs on all matters relating to the appointment of judges and prosecutors, and assisting the Disciplinary Prosecutor in the processing of disciplinary actions. The support provided by the DP includes receiving and investigating complaints against judges and prosecutors, and as necessary, initiating disciplinary proceedings before the appropriate disciplinary panels of the HJPC.

RD primarily provides advice and assistance in all matters relating to the restructuring and efficiency of the court system in BiH. The Administration and Finance department provides the financial and administrative support necessary to maintain on-going operations of IJC and the HJPCs.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

The Disciplinary Prosecutor (DP) will receive and review complaints involving allegations of misconduct by judges and prosecutors, and then make recommendation for further investigation. The Investigation and Verification Department (IVD) and the IJC Field Offices will consist of international and national legal officers/investigators who will assist with investigating allegations about judges and prosecutors. You will also assist in planning the development of the DP Unit and the logistics of the complaint process, requiring co-ordination with other IJC departments responsible for overseeing the restructuring of the courts and prosecutor’s offices.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the International Disciplinary Prosecutor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Investigate cases involving allegations of misconduct by judges and prosecutors, either alone or working as part of a team;

·        Assist in relation to all issues arising relating to investigations of judges and prosecutors, including domestic legal issues and procedures;

·        Performing related tasks as required, including occasional translation and interpretation.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

·        Law Degree or other equivalent qualification (Law Enforcement, Investigative);

·        Relevant professional experience preferred;

·        Drafting ability, particularly relating to reports; 

·        Proficiency in written and oral English language skills essential, including knowledge of legal terminology;

·        Computer literacy essential;

·        Mature judgment;

·        Ability to operate independently.

Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with one-page cover letter including references to:

Personnel Department

OHR Sarajevo

Emerika Bluma 1, 71000 Sarajevo

Fax: +387 (0) 33 283 771                   E-mail: application@ohr.int

Please quote ref. number: 2002/293

Closing date for applications: 14 October 2002

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

No telephone enquiries please