08/04/2003 OHR Sarajevo 2003/190

PROSECUTOR

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Duty station:             Sarajevo

Contract type:           International

Grade:                        8

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

Within the framework of the case-based track of the Anti-Crime and Corruption Unit (ACCU) strategy, the incumbent will co-ordinate and guide investigations undertaken in the area of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) by the appropriate local investigation agencies with a view towards developing corruption and fraud cases for prosecution.

This position entails developing and preparing of strategies including legislative proposals to improve the capacity and ability of the BiH authorities to fight against corruption, fraud and economic crime. It also includes support to the general decision-making process of the High Representative with regards to these fields.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Identify and support systemic reform by recommending and developing anti-corruption strategies and legislation conjunction with the Head of ACCU and the Head of the ACCU Prosecution Unit in Sarajevo;

·       Assist and support as required the BiH prosecutorial and judicial system in the process of prosecuting corruption and economic crime cases;

·       Coordinate with international agencies strategies to combat and prevent corruption, fraud and economic crime in the BiH;

·       Represent the ACCU Prosecution Unit as required.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

·       At least five years of experience as a prosecutor or judge, dealing with corruption and/or economic crime;

·       Very good interpersonal skills to interact with both international and local 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 language 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 references to:

Personnel Department
Office of the High Representative
Emerika Bluma 1, Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
Fax: ++387 33 283 771; E-mail: application@ohr.int
 
Reference No. 2003/190 must be quoted
Closing date for applications: August 18, 2003
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
No telephone inquiries please