PROSECUTOR

Duty station:             Sarajevo

Contract type:           National Consultancy (6 months)

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.

He/She will develop and prepare strategies including legislative proposals to improve the capacity and ability of the BiH authorities to fight against corruption, fraud and economic crime; and support 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 in 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;

·     Co-ordinate with international and national agencies strategies to combat and prevent corruption, fraud and economic crime in the BiH;

·     Co-operate with local and international Investigators to support the prosecution and investigation elements.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

·     Masters degree in Law;

·     At least 5 years 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;

·     Knowledge of written and spoken English language.

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, 71 000 Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

 

Fax: ++387 33 283 771; E-mail: application@ohr.int

 

Reference No. 2003/182 must be quoted

Closing date for applications:  13 June 2003

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

No telephone inquiries please