Job Title: WITNESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT, FS4
Department/
Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
Tribunals
Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
Tribunals
Duty Station:
ARUSHA
ARUSHA
Posting
Period: 2 September 2013-2 October 2013
Period: 2 September 2013-2 October 2013
Job Opening
number: 13-ADM-RMT-30477-R-ARUSHA (R)
United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational
Setting and Reporting
Setting and Reporting
This
position is located in the Witness Support and Protection (WISP) Unit, Office
of the Registrar, Arusha Branch, Registry.
position is located in the Witness Support and Protection (WISP) Unit, Office
of the Registrar, Arusha Branch, Registry.
Responsibilities
Under the
overall direction and supervision of the WISP Chief of Operations, the
incumbent’s major duties and responsibilities are as follows:
overall direction and supervision of the WISP Chief of Operations, the
incumbent’s major duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Ensure
effective communication between witnesses appearing before the Mechanism and
WISP staff members and calling parties (prosecution and defence) by
translating/interpreting from Kinyarwanda into English or French and vice
versa; provide other interpretation services, when and if required;
effective communication between witnesses appearing before the Mechanism and
WISP staff members and calling parties (prosecution and defence) by
translating/interpreting from Kinyarwanda into English or French and vice
versa; provide other interpretation services, when and if required;
Provide all
required support services to witnesses/victims such as counseling,
interpretation, and close support services, including emotional and comfort
support, preparation for court appearance, and familiarization with court
proceedings and equipment;
required support services to witnesses/victims such as counseling,
interpretation, and close support services, including emotional and comfort
support, preparation for court appearance, and familiarization with court
proceedings and equipment;
Provide
emotional and practical support to witnesses and victims during their time in
Arusha; Ensure witnesses and victims welfare and physical comfort and report to
Chief of Operations matters that require attention or action;
emotional and practical support to witnesses and victims during their time in
Arusha; Ensure witnesses and victims welfare and physical comfort and report to
Chief of Operations matters that require attention or action;
Provide
witnesses with the existing guidelines, procedures, policies and internal
support regulations as regards their security, safety and well-being; report to
WISP Chief of Operations any breach of the existing guidelines and regulations;
witnesses with the existing guidelines, procedures, policies and internal
support regulations as regards their security, safety and well-being; report to
WISP Chief of Operations any breach of the existing guidelines and regulations;
Translate
witness related documents into English or French to facilitate action by
relevant WISP staff;
witness related documents into English or French to facilitate action by
relevant WISP staff;
Perform other
duties as assigned.
duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism
– Ability to implement witness support programmes and administrative functions.
Knowledge of the Rwandan environment, culture and historical background is
preferable. Ability to deal with witnesses in stressful circumstances and
conditions. Demonstrated ability to use computer technology. Commitment to
implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation
and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 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.
– Ability to implement witness support programmes and administrative functions.
Knowledge of the Rwandan environment, culture and historical background is
preferable. Ability to deal with witnesses in stressful circumstances and
conditions. Demonstrated ability to use computer technology. Commitment to
implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation
and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 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.
Client
Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
“clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their
trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate
solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’
environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of
progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or
services to client.
Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be
“clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their
trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate
solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’
environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of
progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or
services to client.
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.
– 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.
Planning and
Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts
plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts
plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
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.
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.
Education
University
degree in Social Sciences, law, psychology, nursing or other related area or
completion of secondary school and post secondary training in witness
protection, social work, law, psychology, interpretation, nursing or other
relevant areas in combination with qualifying experience.
degree in Social Sciences, law, psychology, nursing or other related area or
completion of secondary school and post secondary training in witness
protection, social work, law, psychology, interpretation, nursing or other
relevant areas in combination with qualifying experience.
Work
Experience
Experience
A minimum of
six (6) years of practical experience in witness support, social work,
psychology, law or related areas, preferably in an international environment
and a minimum of two (2) years of practical experience in consecutive
translation and interpretation from Kinyarwanda to French and English and
vice-versa.
six (6) years of practical experience in witness support, social work,
psychology, law or related areas, preferably in an international environment
and a minimum of two (2) years of practical experience in consecutive
translation and interpretation from Kinyarwanda to French and English and
vice-versa.
Languages
English and
French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised,
fluency, oral and written, in English or French is required. Working knowledge
of the other is required. Fluency in Kinyarwanda is required. Knowledge of
Kiswahili is an asset.
French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised,
fluency, oral and written, in English or French is required. Working knowledge
of the other is required. Fluency in Kinyarwanda is required. Knowledge of
Kiswahili is an asset.
Assessment
Method
Method
There will
be a technical test and competency-based interview.
be a technical test and competency-based interview.
Special
Notice
Notice
The
appointment is limited to the Mechanism. 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. 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.
appointment is limited to the Mechanism. 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. 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.
United
Nations Considerations
Nations Considerations
The United
Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).
The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).
The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
Closing Date: Wednesday, 02 October 2013
