Maan Selman

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MAAN SELMAN

I am an experienced Criminal Investigator, and currently working for the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). I have extensive experience conducting and leading investigations into terrorist attacks, human rights violations, administrative investigations, and sexual abuse and exploitation. Accomplishment Highlights: • Experienced and effective Criminal & Administrative Investigator: following a successful career with the Sûreté du Québec, transitioned to the UN as an Investigator in 2005 conducting investigations over two missions in Beirut, Lebanon and a six-month secondment to investigate war crimes and human rights violations in Yemen, additionally as the Regional Investigation Specialist for NRC in Senegal. • Linguistic strength; speak fluent Arabic, French, and English; basic Italian & Spanish. Recognized by mission leadership as an asset to the team, often called upon to rapidly translate documents and provide cultural context to assist in understanding and responding to urgent issues and requests. • An effective interviewer with a unique ability to assure witnesses/victims of their security and of the confidentiality of information they provided; achieving agreement from over 90%(27 of 29) of witnesses to testify. While at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, drafted and implemented an SOP outlining this approach within the team, effectively eliminating witness concerns over safety and security. • Easily engage and build rapport with law enforcement, government officials, court personnel, community leaders, and operational/administrative staff.