Board of Inquiry Assistant

About the role

The Board of Inquiry (BOI) Assistant will support the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) in managing BOI processes for joint operations with the Gang Suppression Force and other mission components. Reporting to the Senior Programme Management Officer, the role is temporary and critical for ensuring thorough, transparent investigations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft all outgoing BOI documents and correspondence, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Collect required information and documentation from mission components and host‑country offices for BOI case files.
• Provide procedural advice to Board members and arrange expert input on UN regulations and rules.
• Coordinate BOI briefings, witness interviews, and take detailed notes during meetings.
• Prepare draft BOI reports, obtain signatures, and compile case files for mission leadership.
• Maintain organized BOI and oversight case files in SharePoint, tracking recommendations and follow‑up actions.
• Liaise with relevant offices to support oversight fieldwork and monitor implementation of BOA, OIOS and BOI recommendations.
• Train subordinate clerical staff in the BOI Unit and coordinate team priorities.

Required profile

• Professionalism: ability to collect evidence, draft clear reports, and formulate recommendations.
• Strong communication skills: clear written and oral expression, active listening, and audience‑appropriate language.
• Planning and organizing: set goals, prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and manage risks.
• Experience: minimum eight years in administration, law, or related fields, with specific experience in Boards of Inquiry or investigative proceedings.
• Language: fluency in English (required) and French (desirable) at UN Level II.