Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
Job Description Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the President at the Arusha branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism). Under the supervision of the President and the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- • Provides specialized legal, policy, administrative, and judicial advice with respect to the President’s mandated functions and will be responsible for drafting and reviewing orders and decisions, policies and practice directions, memoranda, reports, press releases, speeches, talking points and correspondence.
- • Conducts and supervises legal research, particularly on international humanitarian and criminal law and monitoring relevant developments in the relevant regions of the Mechanism’s work.
- • Assists the President in supervision of enforcement of sentences, conditions of detention and independent inspections matters arising from both branches of the Mechanism.
- • Provides advice and support for any matters pertaining to the press and other external relations matters • Represents the President’s Office in institutional meetings, on boards, and at ad hoc committees.
- • Provides guidance in conformity with the Mechanism’s mandate, including through coordinating with other sections and at both branches of the Mechanism.
- • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- • Performs other duties as may be assigned.
- Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of international law, criminal law, humanitarian law or administrative law.
- Shows pride in work and in achievements.
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
REQUIREMENTS
- of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
- When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date.
- This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
- At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.
- All employment decisions are made on the basis of
QUALIFICATIONS
- and organizational needs.
- The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
- The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.
- Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
- On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
- All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line [...]
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
