21368 | Registry
| Deadline for Applications: | 15/02/2022 (midnight The Hague time) |
| Organizational Unit: | Office of Public Counsel for Victims, Registry |
| Duty Station: | The Hague - NL |
| Type of Appointment: | Fixed-Term |
| Post Number: | E-9224 |
| Minimum Net Annual Salary: | €77,050.00 |
| Contract Duration: | For initial appointments, the Court offers a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension (six month probationary period). |
A roster of suitable candidates may be established for this post as a result of this selection process for fixed-term appointments against both established posts and positions funded by general temporary assistance (GTA).
Organisational Context
The Statute of the International Criminal Court establishes an internationally new and unique system for the participation of victims in the proceedings before the Court. In addition, the Statute also provides victims with the right to apply for reparation for the harm suffered as a result of crimes under the jurisdiction of the Court. Due to the complexity of procedures governing the functioning of the Court, victims are legally represented and assisted. For the purpose of assisting victims with regard to their participation in proceedings and obtaining reparations, the Regulations of the Court has established the Office of Public Counsel for Victims that falls within the Registry solely for administrative purposes and otherwise shall function as a wholly independent office. In performing their tasks of assisting external legal representatives, as well as representing victims, the members of the Office act independently.
Duties and Responsibilities
Within this framework, and under the supervision of the Principal Counsel or Counsel, the incumbent will:
- Prepare legal memoranda and produce researches on a wide range of complex legal issues;
- Prepare factual background documents on the situations and cases before the Court;
- Select and analyse relevant international legal material, prepare studies and reports;
- Provide legal advice to the Principal Counsel or Counsel when he or she appears before a Chamber on specific issues;
- Provide legal advice to the Principal Counsel or Counsel during the proceedings where he or she will be required to act on behalf of victims or legal representatives of victims;
- Perform other tasks as instructed by the Principal Counsel or Counsel.
Essential Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree in law from a recognised university, preferably with a specialization in international criminal law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
At least 5 years (7 with a first-level university degree) of relevant professional experience is required. Professional experience in international or domestic criminal law is strongly desirable. Experience in victims’ rights would be considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the substantive and procedural provisions of the Rome Statute, the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, the Regulations of the Court and the Regulations of the Registry;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions, opinions and motions;
- Excellent drafting, argumentative and communication skills;
- Availability to travel in the field;
- Able to work effectively and constructively with colleagues from different professional, national and cultural backgrounds, with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines;
- Tact, discretion and accuracy in handling confidential information;
- Computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information database, internet services, library sources, etc.
Knowledge of Languages:
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French is required. Proficiency or working knowledge of the other is strongly desired. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Russian) would be considered as an asset.
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General Information
- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC is committed to achieving geographical representation and gender equality within its staff as well as representation of the principal legal systems of the world (legal positions). Nationals from the list of non-represented and under-represented States are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, applications from women are strongly encouraged for senior positions at the Professional (P) and Director (D) levels. Posts shall be filled preferably 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, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered, as appropriate.
- 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.
- The Court reserves the right not to make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.