30.10.2003 OHR Sarajevo 2003/461

FINANCIAL CRIME ADVISOR

DUTY STATION:                Sarajevo

GRADE:                                8

CONTRACT TYPE:            International

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

This position is intended to improve the direction and quality of the investigative work undertaken by the OHR Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit (ACCU) with a view towards seeking successful criminal prosecutions of corruption cases, bank fraud and money laundering.

The purpose of this position is to systematize, analyze and advise ACCU on information received and processed which relates to criminal investigations on major corruption cases on banking sector and money laundry.  The advisor is also expected to improve the investigation and prosecution ability and quality of critical bank fraud and money laundry cases.

The scope of the position includes providing guidance to investigators, prosecutors reviewing both the collected information and political context of cases being investigated and prosecuted, recommending and developing strategies in conjunction with the Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit audit capacity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

§         Review and organize the exploitation of documentation related to actual corruption, money laundry and fraud cases in BiH;

§         Develop investigative and prosecution strategies in conjunction with other international and local investigators with a view towards removing the sources of systemic fraud and promoting reform;

§         Analyze and provide political context for corruption, money laundering and fraud cases, including strategic insight into investigative and prosecution approaches;

§         Ability to direct, assist and/or support domestic investigators and prosecutors in implementing strategies as developed above;

§         Identify and support opportunities for the use of forensic audits to support local capacities in investigating and prosecuting corruption, money laundering and fraud;

§         Co-ordinate with international agencies in information-sharing and case development of corruption, money laundering and fraud cases;

·        Assist the Head of the Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit in information-sharing and case development of corruption, money laundering and fraud cases.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:          

·        Qualified financial analyst or law enforcement professional with 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably within the context of a financial, regulatory or law enforcement agency. Good understanding of and/or experience with criminal investigations is required. Academic degree in law, economics or accounting an advantage;

·        Understanding of the basic anti-corruption themes and strategies being pursued by the international and domestic authorities in reducing corruption, money laundering and fraud;

·        Must be from a NATO country in order to enable security clearance (preferred if already available);

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

·        Strong personal commitment to peace implementation and anti-fraud/corruption work. Awareness and knowledge of BiH political situation and environment is required;

·        Experience in operating databases and complex information systems;

·        Willingness to work long hours and in a team;

·        Strong management and organizational skills, particularly of projects requiring both international and national components in the anti-corruption field;

·        Excellent command of English language: speaking, reading and writing.

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

Personnel Department
Office of the High Representative
Emerika Bluma 1, 71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fax: +387 (0) 33 283 771            E-mail: application@ohr.int
 
Reference number: 2003/461 must be quoted
Closing date for applications: 11 November 2003
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
No telephone inquiries please