Background
This position is located in the Victims and Witnesses Section (VWS), Registry, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Incumbent will work as part of a team directed by the Chief of the VWS.
Eligibility
- Education: University degree in Criminology or associated studies. Graduation from a Police Academy, in combination with qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.
- Work Experience: Minimum of four years experience in operational policing, including at least three (3) years within a Witness Protection
Unit with direct responsibility for determining levels of threat and implementing witness protection programmes which include identity
change. Operational experience at an international level an advantage.
- Languages: English and French are the working languages of the Tribunal. For the post advertised fluency in oral and written English is
required. Working knowledge of Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian is an advantage. Knowledge of French is desirable.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to
match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Responsibilities
Incumbent will assist the Head of Protection in the provision of protection services to victims and witnesses appearing before the ICTY, by; ensuring the safety and security of all witnesses traveling to The Hague to testify during trials or hearings. This involves obtaining, organizing and checking highly confidential information, liaising with the national and local authorities and ensuring the safe transfer and accommodation of witnesses. These activities take place before, during and after trials or hearings. Investigating and performing regular threat assessments. From those threat assessments make recommendations for all necessary protection measures, and to ensure their effective coordination and implementation. In the absence of the Protection Officer participate in negotiations with governments on agreements for the relocation of witnesses. Establish and maintain a network of contacts with specialized agencies and liaise with relevant governmental and non-governmental bodies that will assist in providing protective measures. To be present at Court hearings to monitor the implementation of the protection measures for witnesses, to keep detailed records on individual cases, to report regularly to the Protection Officer and the Chief of VWS about the progress of work. To maintain at all times strict confidentiality about any matters relating to victims and witnesses.
Deadline: 14 April 2013