Legal Consultant

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LEGAL
CONSULTANT

Objectives

The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) supports
the operation of the Extraordinary Chambers of the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).
The ECCC has been established by the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) to try
senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those most responsible for the
crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international
humanitarian law and customs and international conventions recognized by
Cambodia that were committed during the period from 17 April 1975 to 6 January
1979.

The
position is located within the Office of the Co-Investigating (OCIJ). Under the
overall supervision of the International Judge, the incumbent will perform the
following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position is located within
the Office of the Co-Investigating (OCIJ). Under the overall supervision of the
International Judge, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

·        

Conduct legal
research on a diverse range of assigned issues in international, comparative
and procedural criminal law using multiple research sources; select relevant
material, analyze information and present findings for internal review,
especially with regard to the situation of the Cham during the period of
Democratic Kampuchea ; 

·        

Assist the
Investigators and Legal Officers in witness preparation for both summoned
witnesses and witnesses to be interviewed on field missions, including
analyzing the necessary background materials and drafting interview questions;

·        

Assist the Legal
Officers in reviewing evidence and determining the needs of the case;

·        

Research
investigative leads and identify potential witnesses with the use of various
databases;

·        

Assist in the
coordination and gathering of evidence at external archives;

·        

Present evidence
in visual format, including organizational charts of political and military
structure, and case-specific maps for investigative purposes; 

·        

Assist the Legal
Officers and Investigators in developing investigative strategies, identifying
strong and weak points in the investigation and taking tactical decisions;

·        

Assist the
closing order drafting process, and the drafting of other legal documents and
memoranda to be reviewed by the Legal Officers;

·        

Assist the Legal
Officers in the review of legal documents, instruments, and other material;

·        

Track pending
evidentiary issues and draft evidence status reports.

Results Expected: Gather evidence relevant to the case file at
external archives. Identify promising investigative leads and potential
witnesses. Good legal research, analysis and presentation of key information to
facilitate decision-making. Deliver well-reasoned and clearly written
recommendations, opinions and legal memoranda identifying all relevant issues
and legal authority. Apply all appropriate policies, guidelines, procedures and
processes. Interact effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and concerned
parties internally and externally.   

Competencies

Professionalism:
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures
and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal
documents. Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic,
and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of
legal issues. Knowledge of the civil law and/or common law legal systems and
principles. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and
present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability
to draft legal papers and work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal
judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women
and men in all areas of work.

Education

A
University degree in Law.

Work
Experience

A
minimum of four months of progressively responsible experience in criminal case
analysis, complex criminal investigations, prosecutions, criminal defense or
related area. Experience in using criminal analysis and case management
software, such as Case Map, and Zylab is desirable.

Languages

The official working languages of
the UN are English and French. For this post, fluency in English is essential.
French is an added advantage. Knowledge of Khmer is an asset.

Submission of Application:

For those candidates who may not
be able to access and submit their application through Inspira Please address
the fully completed and signed application form (P.11) in English, together
with a cover letter and copies of relevant supporting documents, by e-mail to unakrt-jobs@un.org.
The P.11 Form has to be downloaded from the UNARKT Website.

Applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted.

Preference will be given to
equally qualify female candidates. Due to the large volume of applications, we
regret not being able to reply to everyone and will only contact the most
suitable candidates for the test and/or an interview.

Successful candidates will be
offered a consultancy contract. The remuneration will be determined based on
the extent of work experience of the successful candidate.

Please note that no allowance
other than the consultancy fee will be offered for this position, including
DSA.