Evidence Reviewer - Regional and Ethnicity Specialist

United Nations - UN | Consultant | INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE MECHANISM FOR MYANMAR
Closing: 05 Feb 2026 1 days remaining
Location: Geneva

Overview

Provide detailed reports on interactions with sources and analyze evidentiary materials pertinent to crimes committed against religious and/or ethnic groups. Collate relevant evidentiary materials for potential sharing with courts or tribunals.

Tasks Summary
  • Provide detailed and ongoing report(s) of nature of contacts and interactions with sources.
  • Establish contacts with potential sources of information.
  • Provide analyses following a review of information and other evidentiary materials.
  • Prepare clear and concise analytical reports documenting major analytical findings on crimes committed against religious and/or ethnic groups.
  • Collate materials of relevant evidentiary value for potential sharing with national, regional or international courts or tribunals.
  • Present progress reports and findings on research target areas to senior management.
  • Facilitate or establish interactions between IIMM team members and relevant individuals and/or organizations.
  • Assist with the identification of potential sources of information and the collection of evidentiary material.
  • Provide ongoing and discrete guidance to IIMM team members to improve, facilitate or maintain culturally-sensitive approaches.
  • Assists with the review of evidentiary materials in possession of the IIMM.
  • Support the process of information and evidence review, preparing summaries or draft translation of relevant materials from the Myanmar language into English, or vice versa.
  • Work in the IIMM information and evidence databases, identifying duplicates and interconnection of materials from multiple sources.
  • Use specialized information and evidence analysis software to record searches, analysis and findings, and to check information.
  • Consult and coordinate with other reviewers, analysts, investigators, legal officers and supervisors.
  • Maintain organised files and work accurately and efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
  • Performing any other duties as may be directed by the supervisor.
Experience Requirements

At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience is required. Experience interacting with Burmese witnesses and sources in the context of any judicial proceeding or journalistic investigation is desirable. Experience in monitoring and review of a wide range of material, relevant to Myanmar is desirable. Experience in reviewing evidentiary materials in an international tribunal, accountability mechanism or other relevant judicial/prosecution environment is desirable. Knowledge of specialized analysis software and databases is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

An Advanced University degree in law, social sciences, languages, information management or related fields is required. A first-level degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may also be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: fluency in English and the Myanmar language (Burmese) is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another Myanmar language such as Kachin, Chin, Tedim, Zo, Rakhine, Rohingya and/or Shan languages is desirable.

Contract Duration: March to Sept 2026

Work Modality: Remotely

Remuneration:

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