Rakhine State Specialist

Supports IIMM investigations into alleged crimes in Rakhine State by reviewing evidence, advising interview teams and applying specialised geographic, contextual and language knowledge to analytical products.

Department: Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section

• Review evidentiary materials in Rohingya and Burmese to identify relevant exculpatory and inculpatory material
• Maintain a glossary of specialised Rohingya, Burmese and Rakhine terms
• Contribute contextual and geographic analysis to investigations focused on Rakhine State
• Advise on witness interview plans and topics of questioning
• Support witness interview teams on geography and language matters
• Identify search terms and relevant sources for evidence review
• Coordinate with analysts, investigators, legal officers and supervisors on internal guidelines

• Advanced university degree in Asian studies, conflict or security studies, information management, international criminal law, social science or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least five years of experience on political, human rights, humanitarian or security matters relating to Rakhine State
• Experience in investigation, documentation, research data management or analysis work
• Fluency in English, Burmese and Rohingya

• Remote consultancy for eight months