Senior Analyst At Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office

Reporting Line:

The Senior Analyst reports to the Deputy Specialist Prosecutor through the Head of Investigations (Prosecutions).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To supervise and coordinate the provision of analytical assistance, including:

o to collate and synthesise multi-sourced data, information and evidence,

o to research, collate, analyse and deliver assessments leading to investigative opportunities,

o to identify evidential gaps, strengths and weaknesses in factual assertions,

o to link analysis and the production of individual profiles,

o to prepare and carry out a quality control in terms of the prepared analytical products, demonstrative evidence and/or visual aids for the presentation of evidence for trial purposes,

o to assist in the collection of evidence, ensuring that the necessary evidentiary chains are established and maintained,

o to participate in the acquisition and analysis of general intelligence and evidence, including a preparation for witness and suspect interviews,

o to participate in field activities, when required,

o to provide other support to criminal investigations and prosecution;

· To ensure that the necessary evidentiary chains are established and maintained;

· To provide analytical support to Prosecutors, Investigators, Legal Officers and other staff of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office, as applicable;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

· Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank

AND

· A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.**

Specification of Education and Experience

· The above mentioned University degree must be in at least one of the following fields of expertise: Law, Police Science, Intelligence, Criminology, Social Sciences or other related university studies;

· A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience carrying out research and/or analytical work with at least three (3) years in international criminal investigations;**

· A minimum of three (3) years of management (substantive/senior level) experience coordinating and/or supervising the work of other analysts or investigative personnel in complex analytical projects;

· Extensive and progressive professional experience in intelligence issues and/or complex data;

· Demonstrated ability to edit and critically assess expert and analytical reports;

· Demonstrated sound judgement;

· Excellent working knowledge of analysis and document management software and tools;

· Comprehensive knowledge of research and analytical techniques;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral;

· Ability to acquire useful information from a variety of sources;

· Excellent drafting skills;

· Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity;

· Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity; ability to promote an inclusive working environment and integrate a gender perspective into tasks and responsibilities.

Desirable

· Substantial experience in the investigation and prosecution/defence of war crimes or organised crime in national jurisdictions, international tribunals or hybrid international courts;

· Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo;

· Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions;

· Working knowledge of written and spoken Albanian and/or Serbian.