WITNESS PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL
Shows pride in work and achievements demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results is motivated by professionalism rather than personal concerns shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges remains calm in stressful situations takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.Ĭommunication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Willingness to provide assistance to all witnesses. Willingness to work flexible hours and attend meetings or to witness needs outside normal working hours. Demonstrated ability and skills in working with people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and expertise in the use of interpreters. Demonstrated ability in working under high pressure, and responding quickly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals in fast moving situations. Understanding of the roles of the UN and other international agencies in conflict or post conflict environments. Professionalism: Thorough knowledge of witness protection matters and ability to conduct threat assessments and identify appropriate protection measures, combined with solid understanding of criminal justice actors and processes. Participates in the negotiation of relevant arrangements and agreements with international organizations, national authorities, NGOs and other entities to support the implementation of protective measures to witnesses and victims who engage with the IIIM. Participates in the establishment, development and maintenance of a network of international organizations, national authorities, NGOs and other entities relevant for the provision of protection for witnesses and victims who engage with the IIIM. Implements and participates in the development of protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure the safety, security, confidentiality of witnesses and victims who engage with the IIIM in accordance with the IIIM’s mandate and international law standards and best practices. Participates and supports investigative missions and engages with witnesses as needed before, during and after they engage with IIIM investigative teams. Advises and makes recommendations to investigation teams during the planning of investigative missions on matters related to related to the protection of witnesses and victims. Advises IIIM investigative teams on international standards and best practices for witness protection. Manages, and coordinates as necessary, the implementation of protection measures for witnesses who engage with the IIIM, including case management and administration.
Identifies and develops appropriate risk mitigation measures, in coordination with the supervisor and in collaboration with relevant international organizations, national authorities, NGOs and other entities. Conducts risk and threat assessments as well as situational analyses for witnesses and victims who engage with the IIIM. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer (OSS) and in close coordination with the Witness Support Officer and the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section, the Witness Protection Officer will perform the following functions: The Witness Protection Officer reports to the Senior Legal Officer (OSS). This position is located in the Operational Support Section (OSS) of the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM) located in Geneva, Switzerland.
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