Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 18 May 2012-17 June 2012
Job Opening number: 12-POL-RMT-23974-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Registrar, Arusha Branch, Registry.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Registrar and supervision of the Officer-in-Charge of the Arusha Branch, the incumbent will take the lead in the Mechanism’s external relations activities at the Arusha Branch.
Act as the focal point for the Arusha Branch relationships with Member States in all matters pertaining to the Registry.
Provide strategic advice to the Registrar and Officer-in-charge on external relations, public affairs, communication, public relations of the Arusha Branch operations.
Draft or review correspondence addressed to government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society , private sector.
Represent the Mechanism in meetings and conferences; undertake speaking engagements and make presentations to groups on Mechanism work and activities; organise seminars, lectures, conferences and public events on major issues and events concerning the Mechanism.
Act as spokesperson for the Registry, organise media coverage and arrange media contacts, briefings and interviews.
Develop and implement the Arusha Branch’s communications and outreach strategy in the Great Lakes region.
Create, foster and maintain a wide network of contacts and partnerships in the Host State, Rwanda and the Great Lakes region. Key contacts include State authorities and other government bodies, judicial institutions, civil society and non-governmental institutions, professional associations , universities and other educational establishments, victims’ associations and citizens at grass roots level.
Develop in conjunction with relevant offices capacity-building activities and secure funding for these activities.
Perform any other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism
• Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce a variety of written communications products, to deliver oral presentations to various audiences as required and to effectively build/maintain effective business connections.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate policy recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of current affairs in Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region and target audience attitudes towards the ICTR and Mechanism.
• Knowledge of international as well as regional media.
• Ability to identify public affairs needs, opportunities and risks.
• Experience in project drafting, fundraising and donor relations would be an asset.
• 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.
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 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.
Vision
Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organisations’ strategy and the work units’ goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organisational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Education
Advanced university degree in law, communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, political science, or similar. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in external relations. Experience in dealing with a varied audience such as government representatives, media and local communities. Experience with an emphasis in the Great Lakes Region would be an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and a working knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda or Swahili is desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and an interview which will include a competency-based interview.
Special 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. As the international 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
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.
Closing Date: Sunday, 17 June 2012
