CASE ASSISTANT

DUTY STATION:                 Mostar

GRADE:                                 6

CONTRACT TYPE:            National

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

He/She will provide linguistic and administrative support to the Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit and its staff, and also serve as the office liaison. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Head of Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit and under the direct supervision of the Head of Section of the Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit in Mostar.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpreting/Translating

·        Working with and interpreting for the ACCU Officers in meetings with local authorities and contacts;

·        Working with the ACCU on analyzing 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;

·        Interpreting at meetings and follow up of cases.

Liaison

·        Liaison with various authorities (judicial and law enforcement agencies) on corruption cases primarily in the Federation.

Administrative

·        Covering the administration of the department in Mostar (filing system, dispatching the inter-office liaison, assisting the ACCU Officer with his administrative obligations);

·        Receiving and co-coordinating correspondence with Department;

·        Providing administrative support, monitoring and co-coordinating meetings and schedules with department staff;

·        Arrange appointments, organize and schedule meetings, transport and accommodation for the ACCU personnel in the Mostar region;

·        Performing other duties as required by the ACCU Officers in Mostar or the Head and/or Deputy Head of the ACCU Department.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:          

§         Completion of secondary school (preferably university) and a minimum two years work experience with international organizations;

·        Excellent written and spoken English essential;

·        Computer literacy essential;

§         Good analytical skills/experience are desired;

·        Awareness and knowledge of BiH political situation and environment is highly recommended;

·        Very good interpersonal skills to interact with both international and local experts;

·        Willingness to work long hours and in a team.

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