Syrian Criminal Law & Procedural Expert Consultant

UN Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

The International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) in Geneva seeks a consultant to provide specialized expertise on Syrian criminal law and procedure within transitional justice. You will analyze Syria’s substantive and procedural law, and prepare expert assessments to support investigations and prosecutions.

Requirements include a first-level law degree, specialization in criminal/international/human rights law, five years of relevant experience, fluent Arabic and good English, and

Qualifications

• First-level university degree in law required.
• Specialization in criminal law, international law, human rights law, or international humanitarian law preferred.
• Arabic language knowledge desirable; membership in Syrian Bar desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted legal research on Syrian criminal law and procedure, including legislation and jurisprudence.
• Provide expert assessment of Syrian substantive criminal law, including offences, penalties, and avenues of appeal.
• Assess application of Syrian procedure in various courts and investigate the practical operation of proceedings.

Skills

Syrian criminal law

Legal research

Legal analysis

Arabic language

English language

Expert assessments

Judicial process understanding

Education

First-level law degree

Specialization in criminal/international/human rights law

Arabic law knowledge preferred

Job description

The International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) in Geneva seeks a consultant to provide specialized expertise on Syrian criminal law and procedure within transitional justice. You will analyze Syria’s substantive and procedural law, and prepare expert assessments to support investigations and prosecutions.

Requirements include a first-level law degree, specialization in criminal/international/human rights law, five years of relevant experience, fluent Arabic and good English, and