Job Title
LEGAL OFFICER, P4
Department/ Office
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Duty Station
ARUSHA
Posting Period
20 November 2012-20 December 2012
Job Opening number
12-LEG-ICTR-25771-R-ARUSHA
United Nations Core Values: Integrity,
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy
Registrar and under the administrative supervision of the Chief of the Judicial
and Legal Affairs Section, the incumbent will perform such functions in the
Judicial and Legal Affairs Section of the Registry as are required to ensure an
efficient functioning of the Section.
Registrar and under the administrative supervision of the Chief of the Judicial
and Legal Affairs Section, the incumbent will perform such functions in the
Judicial and Legal Affairs Section of the Registry as are required to ensure an
efficient functioning of the Section.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following functions:
- Provide legal advice and other support to the
Judicial and Legal Affairs Section in International Humanitarian Law,
Public International Law, Criminal Law and Comparative Law. - Advise the Chief of Section and/or the Deputy
Registrar on the interpretation and application of relevant texts
including the Statute, Rules of Procedure and Evidence and other
constitutive documents for the Tribunal. - Assist in coordinating and ensuring the proper
functioning of the Judicial and Legal Affairs Section and supervise the
legal officers in the Defence Counsel and Detention Management Unit and
the Chambers Management Unit under the direction of the Deputy
Registrar/Chief of Section. - Jointly with the Chief of Section and other
Legal Officers, develop and implement programmes aimed at updating and
improving the skills of the legal officers in the Judicial and Legal
Affairs section and enabling exchange of experience among legal staff in
the Tribunal. - When necessary, liaise with other relevant
sections and units of the Tribunal with a view towards ensuring a smooth
implementation of the completion strategy of the Tribunal. - Perform other related duties as required by
the Chief of Section and the Deputy Registrar.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge of procedural and
substantive law at either the national or international level; experience
in applying legal expertise to a diverse range of complex legal issues,
exercising discretion and sound judgement; analytical skills and ability
to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects in an
efficient and directed manner. - Accountability: Take responsibility and honour
commitments. Support subordinates and provide oversight. - Communication: Ability to understand complex
legal concepts, apply them practically and explain them to others. - Leadership: Proactive in developing strategies
to accomplish objectives. Establish and maintain relationships with a
broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. - Judgment/Decision making: Aptitude to treat
sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Education
Advanced university degree (masters degree or
equivalent) in Law, Management or International Relations.
equivalent) in Law, Management or International Relations.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible
professional legal experience, including at least 5 years of international
experience. Experience in legal analysis, research and writing and proven
experience in International Humanitarian Law, as well as in the practice of
Criminal Law. Proven knowledge of the functioning of the Tribunal and, in
particular, the activities of the Judicial and Legal Services Division.
professional legal experience, including at least 5 years of international
experience. Experience in legal analysis, research and writing and proven
experience in International Humanitarian Law, as well as in the practice of
Criminal Law. Proven knowledge of the functioning of the Tribunal and, in
particular, the activities of the Judicial and Legal Services Division.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. For the post advertised, fluency in
English is required. A working knowledge of French is desirable.
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. For the post advertised, fluency in
English is required. A working knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment Method
The recruitment will be done by a competency-based
interview.
interview.
Special Notice
The position is restricted to the International
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and is subject to the availability of funding and
the mandate of the Tribunal.
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and is subject to the availability of funding and
the mandate 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.
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.
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: Thursday, 20 December 2012
