Evidence Management Clerk (2 posts)

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a temporary appointment until 31 December 2011 limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and is 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. Appointment against this post is on a local basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall supervision of the Evidence Custody Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Evidence Custodian and the Evidence Management Assistant, the Evidence Management Clerk will be responsible for undertaking the activities relating to the appropriate, processing, storage and provision of evidence on a project-by-project basis. This may include: pre-digitization document preparation; manual and electronic bates stamping of documents; digitization of documents and/or other hardcopy/analogue materials; operation of optical character recognition of digitized documents; electronic naming/categorizing/registration of documents; storage (both physical and/or electronic) of materials; auditing of documents; liaising with supervisors to ensure the adequate storage and processing of evidence; Performs all other relevant tasks as directed by the Evidence Custodian and/or Systems Development Officer; Undertakes any other tasks as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism - Knowledge of document management preferably in an investigation, litigation support or law enforcement environment; Ability to apply knowledge of investigative requirements to the processing and storage of evidence and related documents; Familiarity with the nature of potentially evidentiary materials and the importance of appropriate handling/processing and storage; Capable of working independently and apply good judgment in the context of assignments given and to respond appropriately when difficulties or conflicts arise; Ability to apply and maintain confidentiality and to work free of national influences; Excellent attention to detail; Ability to identify and record relevant metadata. • Client Orientation - Excellent client orientation skills. • Planning and Organising - Ability to effectively work under pressure with deadlines and on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. • Technology Awareness – Expertise in using document processing tools such as digitising/scanning software and optical character recognition software; Full proficiency in the use of Microsoft XP, Microsoft Office and Database software. • Communications - Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, including drafting and editing skills. • Teamwork - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary education; formal training and/or demonstrable experience in law-enforcement, information/intelligence management, evidence management and/or archive management.

Experience: at least 4 years of practical experience in information management support, preferably in an investigation, litigation support or law enforcement environment. Experience in an international investigative environment would be advantageous and may mitigate the time experience requirement.
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 another official language(s) is an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

1. ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org
2. ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org

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.

This post is advertised as part of anticipatory staffing needs for 2011; an official offer of employment shall only be made once budget is approved for this post.

Closing date: 19 May 2011 — Special Tribunal for Lebanon