Associate Investigator (Temporary Job Opening)

The Associate Investigator supports investigations related to missing persons in Syria, including gathering information, conducting interviews, assisting in forensic projects, and contributing to data analysis and reporting. The role requires knowledge of investigation methodologies and the ability to work collaboratively within the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic (IIMP).

Responsibilities

• Assists in the conduct of investigations involving missing persons in Syria.
• Gathers information relevant to missing persons cases, including through witness interviews, NGOs, and humanitarian organizations.
• Records statements from survivors and victims, including families of missing persons.
• Assists in forensic projects including investigating burial sites as and when required.
• Takes part in search field missions where required.
• Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international law, criminal investigation or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, investigations or related area is required.
• Experience carrying out investigations of violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law is desirable.
• Investigation experience in or on the Middle East is desirable.
• English is required at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Arabic is desirable at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• International Law
• Criminal Investigations
• Human Rights Investigation
• International Humanitarian Law
• Investigation Methodologies
• Forensic Investigation Support
• Data Analysis
• Interview Techniques
• Report Writing
• Middle East Regional Knowledge
• English Language Proficiency
• Language Proficiency in Arabic

Languages

English, Arabic