Job Title
ASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER (Legacy), P2
Department/ Office
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Duty Station
ARUSHA
Posting Period
26 June 2013-26 July 2013
Job Opening number
13-LEG-ICTR-28176-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 President at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania. Under the overall direction of the President, and within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will provide support to the the Legal Officer in the Office of the President and the Legacy Committee.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will:
1) Perform legal research regarding international humanitarian law and human rights issues, and provide specialized legal advice, both written and oral. Select and analyze relevant international and national legal materials from identified sources for the preparation of reports or studies;
2) Draft judicial documents for the President and the Chambers. Prepare memoranda for the President and Legal Officer. Prepare submissions for the Annual Report, Completion Strategy Report and other reports and proposals as required;
3) Assist the President as necessary with administrative matters relating to the Tribunal's work. Assist the President during Plenary meetings, participate in Working Groups and Committees, and produce minutes of meetings;
4) Assist and contribute to oversight of legacy projects under the guidance of the Legacy Committee; and
5) Draft reports, correspondence, and speeches for the President on legal, political, and organizational questions.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge of procedural and substantive law at the international level; ability to conduct comprehensive legal research; ability to analyse and interpret international legal instruments; ability to develop and present results/recommendations/opinions clearly and concisely; excellent drafting skills. 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.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments, and 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.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education
Advanced university degree in law, with an emphasis on courses in the area of international law, international relations, or related field. 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.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, preferably at the international level, with emphasis on legal analysis, research, and writing. Experience in programme/project management is desirable, and prior experience at the ICTR is highly desirable.
Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages
The working languages of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda are English and French; for this post fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; a working knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical written test which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This appointment is limited to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the 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.
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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