International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Registrar Job Vacancy in Arusha, Tanzania

Job Opening number: 12-JUR-ICTR-25110-R-ARUSHA (T)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Registrar is appointed by the Secretary-General. This position is located in the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania.

Responsibilities
In accordance with the Statute and Rules and Procedure and Evidence of the Tribunal, the Registrar shall assist the Chambers, the plenary meetings of the Tribunal, the Judges and the Prosecutor in the performance of their functions. Under the authority of the President, the Registrar shall be responsible for the administration and servicing of the Tribunal and serve as its channel of communication.

Duties will include:
• Coordinate the substantive, technical and administrative support to the judges of the Tribunals in the adjudication of cases, including by monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence of the Tribunal;
• Make oral and written representations to the President or Chambers on any issue arising in the context of a specific case which affects or may affect the discharge of such functions, including that of implementing judicial decisions, as necessary;
• Coordinate and monitor the maintenance of the Tribunals’ register, the publication and dissemination of the decisions, rulings and judgements rendered by the Tribunal, in the required official languages, through the agreed media;
• Coordinate and monitor the maintenance of the Tribunal’s case law and jurisprudence databank;
• Manage and administer the human, financial and other resources allocated to the Tribunal, as necessary;
• Analyze implications of emerging issues in the Tribunal and make recommendations on possible strategies and measures.

Competencies
Professionalism:
Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of international criminal proceedings, as well as practical application of legal and other principles, concepts, and policy to a range of issues in the area of international criminal justice; ability to identify key strategic issues and use sound judgment in applying expertise to solve a wide range of problems; strong conceptual and analytical skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to review and edit the work of others; highly developed negotiating skills and ability to work with others; 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.

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.

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.

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 improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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; makes 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 that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education
Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
Over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in law or related area, including extensive experience in court administration and management. A substantial part of that experience should have been at the international level, preferably in an international public organization. Thorough understanding of, and experience in, judicial structures and procedures is desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Tribunal. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a competency-based interview.

Special Notice
The Registrar shall be appointed by the Secretary-General after consultation with the President of the Tribunal. He or she shall serve for a four-year term, subject to earlier termination upon the completion of the work of the Tribunal.

United 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.

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.

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Closing Date: Thursday, 04 October 2012