Truth,
Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC)
First
Round Job Postings
The Truth,
Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) Secretariat invites
applications from qualified persons for the following positions. Interested
candidates are encouraged to carefully read the terms of reference and ensure
that their applications are received before the deadline. Late or incomplete
applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications
expected for these positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
after the deadline.
In December 2017, The Gambia’s National Assembly passed an Act to establish
a Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission mandated to investigate and
establish an impartial historical record of the nature, causes and extent of
violations and abuses of human rights committed during the period July 1994 to
January 2017 and to consider the granting of reparations to victims and for
connected matters. The TRRC seeks the
first batch of qualified individuals to help fulfill this Mandate.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Director
of Communications, Outreach and Media Unit
Communications,
Outreach and Media Unit
About this position
The TRRC Communications, Outreach and Media Unit is responsible for
building and maintaining an open channel for dialogue between the TRRC and the Gambian
population. It will serve as the public face of the TRRC and be responsible for
communicating the work, updates and findings of the Commission to the public. The Unit will liaise with journalists covering
the work of the Commission.
The Communications, Outreach and Media team will, in conjunction with
other units of the Commission, be responsible for organizing and publicizing public
hearings. The Outreach and Media team will include five
regional officers responsible for organizing public hearings in their
localities.
The Communications, Outreach and Media Unit will help organize and
coordinate the public events and educational activities of the TRRC. This work
will be conducted in close collaboration with civil society and aim to promote
reconciliation, dialogue, memorialization and learning about the past with a view
to promoting the mandate of the TRRC. Public events may include music, art
shows, theatre, film screenings, vigils or prayers, community town halls,
educational, religious or cultural events, or any other format meaningful to
TRRC constituents.
Duties
and responsibilities
·
Develop a comprehensive communication and
outreach strategy in consultation with senior TRRC staff
·
Direct a team responsible for issuing press
releases, work updates, interviews, radio programs and other communications
·
Oversee use of diverse media outlets to raise awareness and build
interest in the TRRC
·
Oversee management of the TRRC website and
social media
·
Collaborate with Commissioners and other TRRC Units to ensure the high
quality and accuracy of all reports and communications
·
Oversee coordination and liaisons with
journalists and other representatives of the media
·
In collaboration with the reconciliation
officers and civil society partners, organize public events aimed at promoting
reconciliation, dialogue, memorialization and civic education
·
Oversee organization, advertising and management
of public hearings in
conjunction with other Units. This will include supporting the broadcast of
public hearings on radio and television
·
Work closely with civil society partners to
promote civic education
·
Assist the Commission in developing,
editing and disseminating all its reports
·
Collaborate with experts, partners,
donors and other institutions as necessary
·
Promote a team based and
multi-disciplinary approach to Communications, Outreach and Media work
·
Collaborate with the different
components of the Commission to realize the mandate of the Commission
·
Knowledge of French is an added
advantage
Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:
- Have
a minimum of 10 years untarnished professional experience in communications,
journalism, television or radio production, media, or related field
- Have
a university degree or equivalent professional qualification in journalism,
media or related field
- Demonstrated
proficiency across multiple media disciplines (i.e. print, radio,
online)
- Experience
in communication and/or outreach campaigns on human rights and/or for a
large organization a strong asset
- Experience
in production of television or radio programming a strong asset
- Knowledge
of and commitment to high ethical standards of reporting especially as it
applies to sensitive and potentially stigmatizing material is required
- Ability
to quickly produce high quality reporting and to edit the work of others
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient
with relevant computer applications including social media
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate complex information in an accessible and
captivating way
- Excellent
leadership and interpersonal skills
- Not
have been involved in, or associated with, any questionable activity or
matter connected to the subject matter of the Commission’s mandate
- Knowledge
of French will be an added advantage
The
Director of the Communications, Outreach and Media Unit will be responsible to
the Commissioners for the communications, outreach and media needs of the
Commission. She/he will report to the Executive Secretary.
Important
information for all candidates
Deadline for applications: June 25, 2018
Duration of Appointment: One
year, with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of funds
Remuneration: A
competitive salary is offered, subject to professional qualifications and
experience
Send
applications and supporting documents to: The Executive Secretary, TRRC, C/O
Ministry of Justice, Marina Parade, Banjul; Or
email to: [log in to unmask]
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Director of Research
and Investigations Unit
Research and
Investigations Unit
About this
position
The
Director of Research and Investigations at the TRRC will help establish and direct
a team of researchers and investigators tasked with uncovering human rights
violations committed during the mandate period of the TRRC. Research and
investigations will be based on statements collected, forensic investigations
including exhumations, and other sources of evidence (i.e. experts, site visit,
archives). In addition to thoroughly investigating
statements and forensic evidence on select cases, the investigation team may also
research wider truths about patterns, themes and consequences of human rights
violations. At the end of its mandate, the Research and Investigations Unit will prepare
a comprehensive report which sets out its activities and findings based on
objective analysis of the research and evidence collected. This report will
form part of the Commission’s final report to the President and National Assembly.
The
Director of the Research and Investigations Unit will be responsible to the
Commissioners for the investigative needs of the Commission. She/he will report
to the Executive Secretary.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Develop
strategy and work plans for the investigations of the Commission, in
collaboration with Commissioners and the Executive Secretary
- Help
establish the Research and Investigations Unit and participate in staff
recruitment
- Investigate
allegations made to the Commission in statements, interviews, hearings and
other procedures
- Direct
the TRRC statement-taking team
- Collaborate
with relevant TRRC staff and others in developing the Commission database
and other investigative tools
- Collaborate
with legal team to identify victims and perpetrators
- Assist
the Commission to make findings of individual and institutional
responsibility
- Assist
the Commission in researching themes, patterns, root causes and consequences
of human rights violations
- Under
the direction of the Commission exercise the investigative powers set out
in Section 15 of the TRRC Act
- Promote
a team-based and multi-disciplinary approach to investigations
- Collaborate
with the different components of the Commission to realize the mandate of
the Commission
Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:
- Have
a degree in law or other social sciences, humanities or related fields, or
in lieu, have a minimum of 10 years untarnished professional experience as
a senior investigator, prosecutor, magistrate, or senior researcher in a related field
- Demonstrated
ability to conduct and supervise complex investigations into human rights
violations
- Understand
the e- vidential considerations of the different investigations to be carried
out by the Commission
- Have
strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff
- Have
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have
excellent writing skills and be able to produce reports and review and
edit the work of others
- Excellent
English language skills are required, proficiency in one or more local
languages is considered a major asset
- Be
proficient in relevant computer applications including the use of data
analysis software;
- Have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Not
have been involved in, or associated with, any questionable activity or
matter connected to the subject matter of the Commission’s mandate
- Knowledge
of French will be an added advantage
Important
information for all candidates
Deadline for applications: June 25, 2018
Duration of Appointment: One
year, with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds
Remuneration: A competitive
salary is offered, subject to professional qualifications and/or experience
Send
applications and supporting documents to: The Executive Secretary, TRRC, C/O
Ministry of Justice, Marina Parade, Banjul; Or email to: [log in to unmask]
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Research Assistants
(5 positions available)
Research and
Investigations Unit
About this
position
Research
assistants will work closely with investigators to collect and store
information and evidence including documentary evidence such as witness
statements, forensic and other evidence collected by investigators for use by
the Commission. They shall be responsible for entering, retrieving and managing
information using database in searchable format. They shall act as the
interface between investigators and the Commission in the collection and
presentation of evidence before the Commission.
Research
assistants will report to the Director of the Research and Investigations Unit.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Under
the direction of the Unit head, research assistants shall receive evidence
from investigators and store them in searchable format
- Provide
information including evidence to the Commission when requested
- Collaborate
with investigators and legal officers to build cases and identify victims
and perpetrators
- Research
thematic issues such as the impact of violations on women and children
- Participate
in a team-based and multi-disciplinary approach to conducting research
- Develop
a research database and efficient system of storing and retrieving
information
Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:-
- Have
a minimum of 3 years untarnished professional experience as a researcher,
social scientist, criminologist, human rights defender or related field
- Demonstrated
experience undertaking social research projects or related investigative
work
- Have
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have
excellent writing skills and be able to produce reports
- Excellent
English language skills are required, proficiency in one or more local
languages is considered a major asset
- Be
proficient in relevant computer applications. Working knowledge of
qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis software considered an asset
- Have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Not
have been involved in, or associated with, any questionable activity or
matter connected to the subject matter of the Commission’s mandate
Important
information for all candidates
Deadline for applications: June 25, 2018
Duration of Appointment: One
year, with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds
Remuneration: A
competitive salary is offered, subject to professional qualifications, and
experience
Send
applications and supporting documents to: The Executive Secretary, TRRC, C/O
Ministry of Justice, Marina Parade, Banjul; Or email to: [log in to unmask]
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Investigators (9
positions available)
Research and
Investigations Unit
About this
position
Investigators
will be responsible for uncovering and verifying allegations of human rights
violations committed during the mandate period of the TRRC. The investigations will be based on statements
collected, forensic investigations including exhumations, and other sources of
evidence (i.e. experts, site visits, archives).
In addition to thoroughly investigating statements and forensic evidence
on select cases, the investigative team will also research wider truths about
patterns, themes and consequences of human rights violations. At the end of its mandate, the Research and Investigations Unit will
assist in preparing a comprehensive report which sets out its activities and
findings based on objective analysis of the research and evidence collected.
Investigators
will report to the Director of the Research and Investigations Unit.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:
·
Work closely with data-analysts, case lawyers, researchers
and statement takers to investigate violations as set out in Section 14 of
the TRRC Act
- Specific
tasks will include gathering evidence, verifying testimony and conduct
detailed investigations into illustrative and emblematic cases
- Conduct
forensic investigations and missing person search and/or exhumations
- Proficiently
use the TRRC database and other investigative tools
- Collaborate
with legal team to build cases identifying victims and perpetrators
- Assist
the Head of the Truth Seeking Unit with its other investigative needs and
support the statement taking, hearings and other commission phases
- Assist
the Head of the Research and Investigations Unit in developing a final
report at the conclusion of the TRRC mandate
- Participate
in a team based and multi-disciplinary approach to investigations
- Collaborate
as necessary with the different components of the Commission to realize
the mandate of the Commission
Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:-
- Have
a minimum of 3 years untarnished professional experience as a legal
practitioner, criminologist, investigator, or other professional or related
experience
- Have
demonstrated experience undertaking complex investigations
- Have
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have
excellent writing skills and be able to produce reports
- Excellent
English language skills are required, proficiency in one or more local
language is considered a major asset
- Be
proficient in relevant computer applications
- Have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Not
have been involved in, or associated with, any questionable activity or
matter connected to the subject matter of the Commission’s mandate
Important
information for all candidates
Deadline for applications: June 25, 2018
Duration of Appointment: One
year, with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of funds
Remuneration: A
competitive salary is offered, subject to professional qualifications and
experience
Send
applications and supporting documents to: The Executive Secretary, TRRC, C/O
Ministry of Justice, Marina Parade, Banjul; Or email to: [log in to unmask]
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Statement Takers (20
positions available)
Research and
Investigations Unit
Duties
and responsibilities
Statement
takers will report to the Director of the Research and Investigations Unit
Duties and responsibilities
·
Participate
in required trainings on use of statement taking questionnaires and interview
protocol
·
Take
statements in the form of narrative interviews from victims, witness and
perpetrators of human rights violations. Statements will be in English or local
languages, as required
·
Show respect
and professionalism to all persons interviewed
·
Work in close
collaboration with regional TRRC office staff to ensure statement-taking
procedures are adapted to individual and community needs
·
Work in close
collaboration with local NGOs, social workers and other community focal points to
facilitate psycho-social and other support services
·
As needed,
assist other members of the Research and Investigations Unit in coding
statements
·
As needed,
assist other members of the Research and Investigations Unit in data analysis
·
As needed,
assist in outreach, communication and educative activities of the TRRC
·
Work as a
collaborative and supportive team member
·
Take
responsibility for personal and professional wellbeing by seeking assistance as
needed
Requirements
for appointment
A
candidate must:-
- Have
at least 2 years of untarnished professional experience in social science research
and/or social work and/or psychology, and/or forensic investigations, and/or
other relevant qualifications and experience
- Have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have
good English language skills and proficiency in at least one local
language (proficiency in multiple local languages is considered a strong
asset)
- Demonstrate
unquestionable integrity, professionalism and uncompromised discretion
- Must
be able to show respect and professionalism to persons from all
backgrounds, age, genders and life experiences
- Ability
to maintain calm and professionalism in stressful and potentially
distressing circumstances
- Be
result-oriented with the ability to multi-task
- Not
have been involved in, or associated with, any questionable activity or matter
connected to the subject matter of the Commission’s mandate.
Important
information for all candidates
Deadline
for applications: June 25, 2018
Duration
of Appointment: Six months,
with the possibility of extension
Duty
Station: Banjul
– position entails travel outside of the duty station. Note that a select
number of statement takers will be stationed in regional offices for longer
term postings.
Remuneration: A
competitive salary is offered, subject to professional qualifications and
experience
Send
applications and supporting documents to: The Executive Secretary, TRRC, C/O Ministry of Justice, Marina
Parade, Banjul; Or email to: [log in to unmask]
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