Careers in Arusha at United
Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Associate
Legal Officer Jobs United Nations International Residual
Mechanism
for Criminal Tribunals
Associate
Legal Officer, P-2
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS : 09 November 2018
DATE OF
ISSUANCE : 11 October 2018
OFFICE :
Registry/Chambers
LOCATION
: Arusha
JOB
OPENING NUMBER : 18-LEG-RMT-105130-R-ARUSHA (R)
United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational
Setting and Reporting:
This
position is located in the Chambers Legal Support Section of the International
Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
(IRMCT)
Arusha Branch. The incumbent will work under the direction of the assigned
Judge(s) and under the supervision of
(Senior)
Legal Officers. Funding for this position will be from 1 January 2019.
Responsibilities:
Perform legal research on issues of international criminal law and procedure,
international humanitarian law and human
rights
law, and provide specialized legal advice, both written and oral. Select and
analyze relevant international and
national
legal materials for the preparation of judicial documents and legal memoranda;
Draft
judicial documents and prepare legal memoranda;
Assist
as necessary with administrative and other matters relating to court
proceedings. Assist during meetings,
participate
in working groups, and produce minutes of meetings;
Collaborate effectively with staff at all levels to achieve the goals of the
Section and the Mechanism as a whole;
Assist
in the review of legal documents, instruments and other material; identify
important issues, similarities and
inconsistencies;
and
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Core
Competencies:
•
Professionalism – Possesses knowledge of international criminal law and/or humanitarian
law; possesses strong analytical
skills
and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues;
demonstrates proficiency in legal writing and
expression
and ability to prepare legal memoranda, opinions, and a variety of legal instruments
and related documents under
pressure
and within short deadlines; 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.
•
Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced
university degree in law, preferably with specialization in international,
criminal law and/or humanitarian law. A first
level
university degree in law in combination with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of an
advanced
university degree.
Experience:
Minimum
of 2 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at
either the national or international level, with
an emphasis
on legal analysis, research and writing. Experience with international criminal
tribunals is highly desirable.
Language:
English
and French are the working languages of the International Residual Mechanism
for Criminal Tribunals. For the post
advertised,
fluency in oral and written English is required, and working knowledge of
French is highly desirable.
Assessment
Method:
There
may be a technical test and a competency-based interview.
United
Nations International Residual
Mechanism
for Criminal Tribunals
Special
Notice:
The
appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
Tribunals. 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.
NOTE FOR
PREVIOUSLY ROSTERED CANDIDATES
Roster
candidates must express their interest and availability for published job
openings by submitting an updated PHP and cover letter.
Applications
cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the
information provided in the application.
Job
openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York
time) on the deadline date.
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.
HOW TO
APPLY:
All
applications must be submitted through the UN Inspira portal.