OSCE MISSION TO BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/ LEGAL ADVISER, MAJOR CRIMES AND LEGAL REFORM (VACANCY NUMBER: VNBAHS00669)

Responsibilities

   - Monitors, analyzes and reports on the state of the criminal justice system in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in relation to the
     Department´s justice sector monitoring activities, legal and structural reforms as they relate to war crimes and hate crimes;
   - Provides advice and assistance to members of the judiciary throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina in the areas of war crimes and hate
     crimes processing;
   - Provides advice to the Head of Rule of Law Section, Management of the Department and the field staff on criminal law, especially in
     relation to justice sector reform;
   - Ensures the accurate gathering and flow of information, particularly in the spotting of key issues arising within trials, as reported by field
     monitors;
   - Contributes to drafting of other documents and submissions on behalf of the HDD;
   - Follows legislative and policy developments at the national, entity, cantonal and local level that impact on the rights of individuals;


Requirements

   - Sound knowledge of international criminal law, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the application of these in domestic legal
     systems
   - Experience in practicing international or domestic criminal law
   - Experience in programme planning and management
   - Excellent analytical and reporting skills
   - Excellent communication and organization skills
   - Knowledge of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the conflict and its consequences


Deadline: 15 July 2014

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