INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening)

Organizational Context

This position is within the Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan, established by the Human Rights Council. The role reports to the Mission Coordinator and the Chief of Investigations Support Section within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The mission operates under UN Secretariat oversight.

Job Purpose

The Information and Evidence Officer is responsible for managing the Fact-Finding Mission’s electronic information and evidence repository. This includes leading eDiscovery project management for information review and analysis, translating investigation objectives into technical activities, and advising on data extraction while maintaining forensic integrity. The role also involves performing evidence handling, ensuring secure storage, chain of custody, and data processing. Additionally, the officer provides advisory services on recordkeeping practices, researches new information technologies for archives and records management, and participates in system development and implementation. The purpose is to ensure efficient and secure management of information and evidence crucial for the mission's investigative mandate.

Responsibilities

Manage the Fact-Finding Mission’s electronic information and evidence repository, acting as an eDiscovery project manager for review and analysis tasks. Translate investigation objectives into technical activities for electronic content examination and advise on data extraction while preserving forensic integrity. Perform evidence handling and custodial duties, including collection, preservation, digitization, secure storage, and maintaining chain of custody. Manage data ingestion, processing, and indexing for review systems. Provide advisory services on recordkeeping practices, information management policies, and technological applications. Research and evaluate new information technologies for archives and records management, recommending deployment. Participate in record-keeping improvement projects, including system analysis, design, development, and user support. Develop system specifications and user documentation. Manage records accession and disposition functions, including appraisal and liaison with originating offices. Oversee archival processing, ensuring adherence to standards and producing descriptive inventories. Perform and supervise reference functions, advising users and maintaining network communications. Ensure information security controls, monitor threats, and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents. Evaluate and implement new information management technologies. Maintain access and declassification standards.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in archives management, record keeping, library science, or information management is required. Two years of experience managing eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Nuix) is desirable. Experience with handling digital and physical evidence, cybersecurity/risk management, and working in the region is also desirable.

Skills

Expertise in eDiscovery, data retrieval, analysis, processing, and forensic preservation. Proficiency in information security and search strategies. Knowledge of information management, archival, and record-keeping principles. Scripting skills (e.g., Python, SQL) for data processing and automation. Strong planning, organizing, and technological awareness. Ability to conduct research, analysis, and provide recommendations. Professionalism, efficiency, and ability to remain calm under pressure.

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