Job
Title: SENIOR
APPEALS COUNSEL, P5
Title: SENIOR
APPEALS COUNSEL, P5
Department/
Office: International
Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Office: International
Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty
Station: ARUSHA
Station: ARUSHA
Posting
Period: 7
November 2012-7 December 2012
Period: 7
November 2012-7 December 2012
Job
Opening number: 12-ROL-RMT-25797-R-ARUSHA
(T)
Opening number: 12-ROL-RMT-25797-R-ARUSHA
(T)
United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational
Setting and Reporting
Setting and Reporting
The
post is located in the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the Mechanism for
International Criminal Tribunals (MICT) in Arusha, Tanzania. The incumbent will
report directly to the Senior Legal Officer or other senior staff as directed
by the MICT Prosecutor.
post is located in the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the Mechanism for
International Criminal Tribunals (MICT) in Arusha, Tanzania. The incumbent will
report directly to the Senior Legal Officer or other senior staff as directed
by the MICT Prosecutor.
Responsibilities
Under
the immediate supervision of the Senior Legal Officer (or other senior staff as
the Prosecutor may direct) and general supervision of the MICT Prosecutor, the
incumbent shall:
the immediate supervision of the Senior Legal Officer (or other senior staff as
the Prosecutor may direct) and general supervision of the MICT Prosecutor, the
incumbent shall:
- Co-ordinate,
supervise, and lead the handling of appeals on the Prosecutor’s behalf
before the Appeals Chamber and the handling of requests for certification
to launch interlocutory appeals, the response to such requests by the
defense, and interlocutory appeals; - Co-ordinate
and supervise the provision of legal advice to senior management and trial
teams within the OTP; - Handle
a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary issues, relating to matters of
substantive international and national criminal law, evidence, procedure,
policy, and ethics; - Conduct
or supervise the review and analysis of final judgments and interlocutory
decisions of Trial Chambers and ensure that advice is provided to the Senior
Legal Officer and the Prosecutor on the advisability and grounds of
appeal; - Conduct
or supervise legal research and writing, review or supervise the review of
trial records, and do or review the conduct of database searches, in
relation to the preparation of appeal briefs and the handling of
pre-appeal motions; - Draft
or supervise the drafting of notices of appeal or requests for
certification to appeal, and appeal briefs and pre-appeal motions or
motion responses or replies and ensure their timely filing; - Prepare
for oral argument of appeals, attend in court before the Appeals Chamber
as lead counsel, and make oral submissions at appeal hearings or related
proceedings; - Prepare
and conduct, or supervise the preparation and conduct, on the Prosecutor’s
behalf, for hearings, before the Appeals Chamber, for the admission of new
evidence in terms of Rule 115 of the Rules; - Ensure
compliance with the UN rules and regulations, MICT Statute and Rules of
Procedure and Evidence, and compliance with orders or directives of the
Appeals Chamber; - Conduct
or supervise legal research, database searches, and other work, to provide
legal advice to members of OTP and the Prosecutor; - Supervise,
and be directly involved in, the preparation and delivery of in-house
legal education within OTP; - Complete
all assigned management tasks, such as actions relating to the timely
functioning of the electronic Performance Appraisal System (e-PAS), with
respect to the operations of the ALAD; - Supervise
and encourage the development of the skills and capacities of members of
the OTP, and act as a mentor to junior counsel; and, - Discharge
promptly and competently any other tasks assigned.
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 legal research and writing skills; strong
analytical skills, and excellent oral advocacy skills. Ability to deal with a
range of complex legal issues and capacity to handle a number of complex tasks
against tight deadlines Knowledge in the use of computer applications,
particularly word processing software and electronic 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 and observing deadlines, is motivated by professional, rather than
personal, concerns; remains calm in stressful situations.
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 legal research and writing skills; strong
analytical skills, and excellent oral advocacy skills. Ability to deal with a
range of complex legal issues and capacity to handle a number of complex tasks
against tight deadlines Knowledge in the use of computer applications,
particularly word processing software and electronic 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 and observing deadlines, is motivated by professional, rather than
personal, concerns; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone,
style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone,
style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
Planning
& Organizing: 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.
& Organizing: 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.
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
improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take
unpopular stands.
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
improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take
unpopular stands.
Judgement/Decision-making:
Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the
problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision;
considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available
information; checks assumptions against facts; determines whether the actions
proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
makes tough decisions when necessary.
Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the
problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision;
considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available
information; checks assumptions against facts; determines whether the actions
proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced
law degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) from a university of recognized
standing. First-level university degree in combination with 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 recognized
jurisdiction.
law degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) from a university of recognized
standing. First-level university degree in combination with 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 recognized
jurisdiction.
Work
Experience
Experience
A
minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in criminal
law is required, including substantial experience at the appellate level
preferably at the ICTR, ICTY, or other international court or tribunal. The
candidate should have sound experience in the management of multidisciplinary
legal teams and demonstrated success in identifying legal issues, proposing
sound litigation strategies, and achieving team goals with maximum efficiency
and effectiveness.
minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in criminal
law is required, including substantial experience at the appellate level
preferably at the ICTR, ICTY, or other international court or tribunal. The
candidate should have sound experience in the management of multidisciplinary
legal teams and demonstrated success in identifying legal issues, proposing
sound litigation strategies, and achieving team goals with maximum efficiency
and effectiveness.
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the MICT. For the post advertised,
fluency in English or French is required and a good working knowledge of the
other language is highly desirable.
and French are the working languages of the MICT. For the post advertised,
fluency in English or French is required and a good working knowledge of the
other language is highly desirable.
Assessment
Method
Method
Evaluation
of qualified applicants may include a written assessment which may be followed
by a competency-based interview.
of qualified applicants may include a written assessment which may be followed
by a competency-based interview.
Special
Notice
Notice
Candidates
are hereby advised that the MICT may not consider the appointment of any
candidate with a conflict of interest with regard to the appeals cases that
will be handled by the incumbent of the advertised position.
are hereby advised that the MICT may not consider the appointment of any
candidate with a conflict of interest with regard to the appeals cases that
will be handled by the incumbent of the advertised position.
The
appointment is limited to the Mechanism. Appointment of the successful
candidate will be limited to the availability of funding and may not extend
beyond completion of the appeal or appeals that the candidate will be assigned
to. As the international criminal 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.
appointment is limited to the Mechanism. Appointment of the successful
candidate will be limited to the availability of funding and may not extend
beyond completion of the appeal or appeals that the candidate will be assigned
to. As the international criminal 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.
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.
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.
No
Fee
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.
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.
Closing Date: Friday, 07 December 2012
