Information and Evidence Officer (Temporary Job Opening)

Organizational Context

This position is within the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (GHREN) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, based in Panama. The role operates under the Human Rights Inquiries Branch and reports directly to the Coordinator of the Group of Experts, supporting investigations mandated by the Human Rights Council.

Job Purpose

The Information and Evidence Officer manages the Group of Human Rights Experts’ electronic information and evidence repository, leading eDiscovery project management for information review and analysis. This involves translating investigation objectives into technical activities, populating evidence selection systems, and analyzing data structures to advise on extracting relevant information while maintaining forensic integrity. The role ensures sound collection, preservation, digitization, and secure storage of materials, managing data ingestion, processing, and indexing. It also provides advisory services on recordkeeping, researches new information technology applications for archives and records management, and develops system specifications and user documentation. The officer trains staff on recordkeeping systems and manages accession and disposition functions, applying life-cycle concepts to information assets.

Responsibilities

The Information and Evidence Officer is responsible for managing the electronic information and evidence repository for the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua. This includes leading eDiscovery tasks, translating investigation objectives into technical activities, and analyzing data to advise on information extraction while preserving forensic integrity. The role involves comprehensive evidence handling, including collection, preservation, digitization, secure storage, and maintaining chain of custody. It also encompasses managing data ingestion, processing, and indexing, and establishing efficient review procedures. Advisory services on recordkeeping practices, research into new information technologies, and participation in record-keeping improvement projects are key duties. The officer develops system specifications, user documentation, training materials, and manages records accession and disposition functions, including appraisal and liaising with offices. Preservation techniques, archival processing, and reference functions are also managed, alongside ensuring appropriate information security controls, monitoring threats, and developing strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents. The role evaluates existing tools and implements new technologies for efficient information access.

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 evidence in human rights investigations and cybersecurity/risk management is also desirable.

Skills

Expertise in eDiscovery, data analysis, forensic preservation, and document review. Proven information security expertise. Understanding of search strategies, data, metadata, and technology-assisted review. Scripting skills (e.g., Python, SQL) for data processing and automation. Knowledge of information management, archival, and record-keeping principles. Research and analytical skills. Strong planning, organizing, and technological awareness.

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