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Job Code Title: LEGAL OFFICER
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 16 August 2018 - 15 September 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Legal Affairs-RMT-102401-R-Arusha (R)
Staffing Exercise N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the Office of the Prosecutor
(OTP) of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
(IRMCT), Arusha Branch. The incumbent will work under the direction
supervision of the Prosecutor.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
•Implements a review of outstanding fugitive indictments and supporting material, prepares an analysis and develops an action plan.
•Provides legal and factual advice and direction to investigators, and oversees development and implementation of investigative plan.
•Coordinates, directs and supervises junior legal officers generally, and on specific projects.
•Prepares and conducts interviews of witnesses.
•Provides legal advice to the Prosecutor and OTP staff on diverse substantive and procedural legal questions which can include questions of considerable complexity.
•Performs extensive legal research and analysis and prepares legal opinions, motions, briefs, reports and correspondence.
•Supervises/carries out case-related legal work.
•Prepares legal documents required for tracking activities and the provision of assistance from national authorities.
•Attends court hearings and advocates before the Mechanism as required.
•Serves on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required; promotes the work of the OTP and represents the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
•Designs and reviews systems and procedures for the OTP concerning legal issues and revises/develops policy guidelines on legal matters as appropriate.
•Performs other duties as directed.
•Implements a review of outstanding fugitive indictments and supporting material, prepares an analysis and develops an action plan.
•Provides legal and factual advice and direction to investigators, and oversees development and implementation of investigative plan.
•Coordinates, directs and supervises junior legal officers generally, and on specific projects.
•Prepares and conducts interviews of witnesses.
•Provides legal advice to the Prosecutor and OTP staff on diverse substantive and procedural legal questions which can include questions of considerable complexity.
•Performs extensive legal research and analysis and prepares legal opinions, motions, briefs, reports and correspondence.
•Supervises/carries out case-related legal work.
•Prepares legal documents required for tracking activities and the provision of assistance from national authorities.
•Attends court hearings and advocates before the Mechanism as required.
•Serves on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required; promotes the work of the OTP and represents the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
•Designs and reviews systems and procedures for the OTP concerning legal issues and revises/develops policy guidelines on legal matters as appropriate.
•Performs other duties as directed.
Competencies
•Professionalism
– Knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments,
including international criminal law, with a particular emphasis on the
legal practice of the ICTR and/or the ICTY. Excellent knowledge of the
functioning of criminal investigations and prosecutions at the national
and international levels, with a particular emphasis on the
investigation and prosecution of complex international crimes. Ability
to apply legal expertise to analyzing a diverse range of complex issues
and in developing innovative solutions. Excellent analytical skills and
proficiency in legal writing and expression and ability to prepare legal
documents. Experience and ability to work well in a multicultural
environment. Ability to work to tight deadlines and to handle multiple
concurrent projects. Good computer skills and ability to use relevant
software applications and online legal research tools. Shows pride in
work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and
mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced
with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful
situations.
•Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
•Leadership – Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
•Managing Performance – Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
•Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
•Leadership – Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
•Managing Performance – Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law. First-level
university degree in combination with (2) two additional years of
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree. Postgraduate studies in criminal or international law would be
an asset. Membership in good standing of any Bar or law society in any
national jurisdiction. Standing at an international criminal court or
tribunal may be considered in lieu of Bar or law society membership.
Work Experience
Minimum
of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of
criminal law, international criminal law or international humanitarian
law. Prior investigation or prosecution experience at the ICTR and/or
ICTY is highly desirable.
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge
of a second official UN language is an advantage.
Assessment
Assessment
There may be a technical test followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The
appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for
Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this
position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension
of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the
availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not
integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or
secondment from their parent department/office if selected.
Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the
authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move
periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and
procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the
Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing
needs and mandates.NOTE FOR PREVIOUSLY ROSTERED CANDIDATES
Roster candidates must express their interest and availability for published job openings by submitting an updated PHP and cover letter.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
United Nations Considerations
According
to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the
paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity
of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and
integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the
United Nations if they have committed violations of international human
rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual
exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic
offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have
been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual
exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes,
including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or
politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual
abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual
nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide
complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile
and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to
be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition,
deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that
have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for
selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.
No Fee
No Fee
THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’
BANK ACCOUNTS.
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