Background
To support the Office of the War Crimes Prosecutor (OWCP) in Belgrade and be responsible for provision of a wide - ranging scope of psychological, technical and administrative support to witnesses/victims in war crimes proceedings during and after the trial. The aim is to respond to the needs and rights of witnesses/victims in a manner that reduces or eliminates them having to experience any further harm, suffering or traumatization in all phases of proceedings. To support fulfillment of nationally and internationally ratified human rights obligations through creating adequate and functional witness/victim support mechanism(s) within the Office of the War Crimes Prosecutor.
Responsibilities
- Make contacts with relevant organizations and institutions in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the aim of providing
assistance to witnesses;
- Support the organization of study visits to relevant organizations and institutions in the region with the aim of presenting good practice
examples;
- Develop internal procedures for the functioning of the witness support program of the Prosecutor’s Offices according to the needs;
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree in Psychology. Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the relevant field of expertise, preferably witness issues or war-inflicted trauma. Experience in
individual work with clients is essential.
- Experience in partnership building at international, national, regional and local level;
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Serbian and English.
Deadline: 2 November 2016