24323 | OTP 

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for this post as a result of this selection process for both fixed-term established and general temporary assistance posts.

Important:

Recruitment for this post in the General Service category is done on a local basis. As a result, staff are generally recruited from the area in which the particular office is located but could be of any nationality.  Candidates applying to a post in the General Services category shall meet the relevant employment and immigration requirements in the country of the duty station, including fulfilling residence and work permit conditions.

Applicants will be responsible for any expenses incurred in relation to: visa, travel to and from, and relocation to and from the duty station, in the event of an employment offer.

A staff member in the General Service category who has been locally recruited shall not be eligible for the entitlements and/or benefits exclusively applicable to internationally recruited staff.

Organisational Context

The Integrated Services Division (ISD) within the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) centralizes the specialized support functions that provide cross-cutting support to the Office. The Division is headed by a Director who is responsible for managing the reliable and cost-effective delivery of integrated services and ensuring that the OTP is adequately supported through all relevant service functions, technologies and equipment, and that appropriate services are available to allow the implementation of the Office’s mandate. The services include information knowledge and evidence management, forensic science,  language services, tracking and information fusion. The Division works to develop new approaches and strategies that promote the use of modern tools and advanced technology as mechanisms to strengthen the effectiveness of the Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent of the post will work in the Language Services Unit of the Office of the Prosecutor reporting to the Interpretation Coordinator, and under the broad supervision of the Language Coordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Transcribe and quality control audio and video material in Ukrainian, Russian and English;
• Translate documents between Ukrainian and English, and between Russian and English, subject to review;
• Provide interpretation between Ukrainian and English, and between Russian and English, at times, at HQ, whether in-person or remotely;
• Actively receive and apply feedback and take part in supervised training activities;
• Contribute to terminology and reference databases;
• Perform other tasks as required.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Diploma of secondary education.

Experience:

A minimum of six years’ progressive relevant experience preferably in a language-related field or other relevant field working with Ukrainian, Russian and English is required.  An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years' working experience only to determine eligibility.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Firm understanding of the subject-matters dealt with by the Court, namely legal, military, medical, forensic, human rights, and administrative matters;
• Excellent eye for detail, accuracy, style and usage;
• Sound knowledge of relevant computer software;
• Proven ability and flexibility in working to deadlines effectively under pressure with evolving tasks and priorities;
• Ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
• Ability to keep strict standards of confidentiality;
• Openness to skills development.

Knowledge of languages:

High-level proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian and English is essential. Working knowledge of the other working language of the Court, French, is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, or Spanish) and/or knowledge of another situation-related language (such as Burmese, Dari, Hebrew, etc.) would be considered an asset.

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General Information

- Candidates appointed to posts at a P-5 grade or in the Director category are subject to a maximum aggregate length of service of seven years. This is pursuant to a decision of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP Resolution ICC-ASP/23/Res.2) to implement a tenure policy at the Court as of 1 January 2025.

- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check.

- Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site.

- Post to be filled by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process. This is pursuant to a decision of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP Resolution ICC-ASP/23/Res.3) to introduce a moratorium on the recruitment by the ICC of staff of non-States Parties’ nationality.

- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitable geographical representation for positions in the professional category.

- Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.

- The International Criminal Court applies the Inter-Organization Mobility Accord and can support secondment of staff from organizations of the United Nations Common System.