Associate Information Analyst (4 posts)

The Associate Information Analyst positions are located within the Investigation and Analysis Section of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to assist in the investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for serious crimes under International Law committed in Syria since 2011. The role involves research, analysis, and management of multi-source information to support investigations and case building activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of research and analysis strategies and conduct research to identify relevant evidence and open source information to support investigations.
• Gather, collect, evaluate and analyze information to determine relevance and gaps to inform investigative decisions.
• Organize and synthesize relevant information and evidence using analytical software for preparation of analytical reports and products.
• Maintain and update internal databases and use information management processes and electronic systems to classify, manage, store and transfer information.
• Participate in briefings and conferences with internal and external actors including national judicial authorities, civil society, UN entities and partners.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in criminology, law, Middle Eastern studies, conflict or security studies, international relations, human rights or criminal law, political/social science or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Certification or training in intelligence analysis is desirable.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible work experience in information analysis in the context of criminal investigations, international humanitarian law or human rights, or in the context of the Middle East or North Africa region is required.
• Work experience using analytical software is desirable.
• Prior analytical work experience in relation to the Syrian conflict is desirable.
• Prior analytical work experience with an accountability institution at the national or international level is desirable.
• English and Arabic are required at UN Level III proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• French is desirable at UN Level II proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Skills

• Information Analysis
• Criminal Investigations
• International Humanitarian Law
• Human Rights Analysis
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Conflict Studies
• Security Studies
• International Relations
• Criminology
• Political Science
• Analytical Software
• Research
• Data Management
• Case Building
• Intelligence Analysis

Languages

English, Arabic, French