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Project Expedite Justice (PEJ) is seeking an Investigator to support justice actors in Ukraine by strengthening investigative planning and evidence development for war crimes and crimes against humanity cases. The role involves hands-on mentoring, case assistance, and contributions to the Justice Bootcamps project.
Job Responsibility
Provide practical guidance to justice actors on investigative planning for war crimes and crimes against humanity cases
Support justice actors in identifying investigative priorities and evidence collection strategies
Advise on witness interviews, interview planning, investigative sequencing, and evidence development approaches
Assist in identifying evidentiary gaps and recommending investigative actions to address them
Promote practical investigative methodologies adapted to conflict-affected environments
Participate in mentorship missions and provide practical support to justice actors using a learn-by-doing approach
Work closely with investigators, analysts, and OSINT specialists to integrate evidence into coherent legal case files
Support the development and delivery of practical case-based assistance activities
Contribute examples and lessons learned to strengthen mentoring approaches
Prepare practical investigative content, examples, and case studies for Bootcamp activities, and deliver training as needed
Support development of investigative tools, templates, and instructional materials
Identify recurring investigative challenges and training needs emerging from case assistance
Contribute to Digital Justice Hub resources and guidance materials
Participate in relevant team meetings and reporting coordination calls
Maintain records of technical assistance and mentorship activities
Contribute to project reports, lessons learned exercises, and knowledge management initiatives
Support proposal development, concept notes, and fundraising materials as needed
Support other project-related activities and responsibilities as assigned
Gather evidence and draft investigative reports for PEJ's own investigations
Provide recommendations on evidence development, prioritization, and investigative strategy
Develop and share structured investigative workflows and practical tools
Provide technical inputs supporting mentorship missions and Bootcamp delivery
Contribute to Digital Justice Hub resources and instructional materials
Document and incorporate lessons learned and field observations into project activities
Requirements
Degree in law, criminal justice, investigations, criminology, policing, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience conducting or supporting criminal investigations
Experience with war crimes, serious crimes, human rights investigations, or complex criminal cases strongly preferred
Demonstrated understanding of evidence collection, witness interviewing, and investigative planning
Ability to translate investigative concepts into practical guidance and mentorship
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ukrainian strongly preferred
Experience working with prosecutors, investigators, law enforcement agencies, or international accountability mechanisms is highly desirable
Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
Preferably based in Ukraine
willingness to travel frequently, including to frontline oblasts required
Commitment to PEJ's mission, values, security requirements, and professional standards
Nice to have
Experience with war crimes, serious crimes, human rights investigations, or complex criminal cases
Ukrainian language skills
Experience working with prosecutors, investigators, law enforcement agencies, or international accountability mechanisms