DUTY STATION: Sarajevo
CONTRACT TYPE: National (2 positions)
GRADE: 7
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit (ACCU) assists and guides investigations into corruption and fraud by various agencies within Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also develop and prepare strategies to improve the capacity and ability of the BiH authorities to fight against corruption, fraud and economic crime.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist and support investigators and prosecutors within BiH to process and prosecute corruption and economic crime cases.
· Identify and support systematic reform by recommending and developing anti-corruption strategies and legislation.
· Co-ordinate with international agencies to combat and prevent corruption, fraud and economic crime.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
§ University degree in Law.
§ Good and updated knowledge of the Criminal Law Process of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly of the Criminal Procedure Code.
§ Ability to interact with both national and international experts;
§ Strong personal commitment to peace implementation and anti-corruption in BiH;
§ Knowledge of BiH political situation/environment is highly recommended;
§ Good written and spoken knowledge of English required
Any person with this overall professional profile who wishes to be considered for the position should submit (in English) a CV and one page cover letter with reference to:
Personnel DepartmentOffice of the High RepresentativeEmerika Bluma 1, 71000 SarajevoBosnia and HerzegovinaFax: +387 (0) 33 283 771 E-mail: application@ohr.int Reference number: 2004/215, 216 must be quotedClosing date for applications: 25 May 2004 Only short-listed candidates will be contactedNo telephone inquiries please