MILITARY ADVISER, P4

Org. Setting and Reporting This temporary position is based in Geneva, within the Secretariat of the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and in coordination with the designated managers. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Military Adviser will be responsible for the following duties: - Collects and analyses information to assist the Commission on the overall understanding of the security sector, military and police-related matters and advises the Members of the Commission and investigators; - Gathers and analyses information, and produces mapping and analysis of the State security structure, including para-military units, police and the structure of armed groups; order of battles; de facto and de jure command responsibility, troop and police movements; relationship between security institutions and militias, and other State institutions; - Advises the Commission on all other military and security sector-related matters and methods of warfare including issues related to ballistics, weapons, military vehicles and aircraft; - Participates in the development of the Commission’s investigations strategies and plans; - Provides an assessment of the operating environment for security forces, para-military, militias and other forces; - Undertakes investigations into specific incidents assigned by the Investigations Team Leader and participates in missions to the field in coordination with the Investigations Team Leader; - Gathers and analyses information to identify the units/troops (state and non-state) and respective commanders deployed during key events; - Establishes appropriate liaison with the security sector officers of relevant countries as directed by the Coordinator of the Commission, when required; - Provides internal analysis and briefings on military and security sector issues and inputs for the Commission's reports; - Provides advice to investigators on gathering information on alleged perpetrators of human rights and international humanitarian law violations; - Ensures that gender perspective is integrated at all areas of responsibility; - Performs other duties as required Competencies • Professionalism: Knowledge of military/security force structures and chain of command, both state and non-state; ability to conduct military/security force intelligence; ability to apply international human rights law, international humanitarian law or international criminal law in assessing the actions/operations of military and/or security forces. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficie