Associate Analyst , Netherlands

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year duration limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This appointment and any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Associate Analyst is responsible for, but not limited to, the performance of the following duties: Perform as instructed by the Team Leader; Apply sound methodologies in the exploitation of information from a variety of sources for the identification and development of investigative leads; Conduct research for analytical tasks in support of both investigations and legal work e.g. witness-related issues, case theory, critical examination of evidence presented in trial proceedings; Ensure that analytical work is documented and communicated effectively to customers; Analysis of call data records; Participate in field activities; Work as part of a multidisciplinary team coordinating activities with other components of the Office of the Prosecutor; Apply knowledge of the case to the assessment of material for the fulfilment of Prosecution disclosure obligations; Perform other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES:

•Professionalism – Skilled in analysis techniques, preferably including those related to telecommunications data; awareness of the distinction between evidence and information and a basic understanding of how to assess probative value; ability to assess information objectively and understand factors affecting reliability; demonstrated ability to work independently of national and other influences; should be willing to work extended hours on occasion. •Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender issues. •Planning & Organizing – Excellent ability to organize complex and voluminous sets of records and facts; ability to prepare and present reports in a comprehensive and user-friendly format; ability to work under strict deadlines; capable of working under stressful conditions; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. •Communication – Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports in the English language in a clear and concise manner. Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Technological Awareness - Fully proficient computer skills and expert use of various research methodologies and sources; Skilled in the use of specialised analytical software such as iBase.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: University degree, preferably in Political Science, Middle-East Studies, Law, Criminology, or related fields. Relevant professional training courses provided by a law enforcement or intelligence agency may also be accepted in lieu of tertiary qualifications.

Work Experience: At least 4 years of experience in law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies, or in functions involving the acquisition and analysis of information or evidence of a similar nature to that handled in these agencies. The experience should ideally include one or more of the following areas of expertise: terrorism, politically motivated crimes and assassinations, organized crime and major crimes, homicide, or military and regional security issues. International experience is an asset. Knowledge of the Middle East is an asset. Possession of an advanced university degree in a relevant field may be considered in substitution of years of experience.

Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of the other language(s) will be considered an asset.

Other Skills: Training and experience in the use of specialized investigative software packages will be a definitive advantage.

How to apply:

1.Go to https://apps.stl-tsl.org/phfonline.

2.Register, if you have not done so. Note down your log-on id (email address) and password.

3.You'll get an activation email; activate your account following instructions in the email.

4.Log-in using your log-on id and password.

5.Completely fill out your Personal History Profile.

6.Click on the link for General Service Vacancies, Professional Vacancies or Field Service Vacancies.

7.Select the vacancy which you would like to apply for. 6. Click on the "Apply" button.

8.Fill out your cover letter.

9.Click on the check box which says "I Certify that the statements made by me in answer to the foregoing questions are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made on a Personal History Profile or other document requested by the Organisation renders me liable to termination or dismissal". Once you do that the "APPLY" button becomes visible.

10.Click on the "Apply" button to complete your application.

11.Once you have applied for a vacancy, an automatic email will be sent to you confirming your application.

12.For the full instructions, please go to https://apps.stl-tsl.org/PHFOnline/Help/HowToApply.aspx.

It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.

Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.