Associate Legal Officer, Arusha , Tanzania

Posting Title:

ASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER, P2

Job Code Title:

ASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER

Department/ Office

International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

Duty Station

ARUSHA

Posting Period

28 March 2014-27 April 2014

Job Opening number

14-LEG-RMT-34040-R-ARUSHA (R)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate will be for a period of one year. Any extension of the appointment is subject to the needs of the institution and/or the availability of funds. Since 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.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The post will be located in the Chambers of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals ("Mechanism"), Arusha Branch. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the assigned judge(s) and the legal officers in Arusha and The Hague.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the assigned judge(s) and the legal officers, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Perform legal research regarding international criminal law and procedure, 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 for the preparation of judicial documents and legal memoranda;

Draft judicial documents and prepare legal memoranda for the assigned judge(s) and/or Chambers;

Assist the assigned judge(s) or the Chambers as necessary with administrative and other matters relating to court proceedings. Assist the judge(s) during meetings, participate in working groups, and produce minutes of meetings;

Draft reports and correspondence on legal and organizational questions;

Collaborate effectively with Chambers and other staff at all levels to achieve the goals of Chambers in particular, and the Mechanism as a whole;

Assist in the review of legal documents, instruments and other material. Identify important issues, similarities and inconsistencies, etc.

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

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 the 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 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with specialization in international criminal law and/or humanitarian law. A first-level university degree in law in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in law with emphasis on legal analysis, research, and writing is required. Experience at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, or the Mechanism is highly desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first-level university degree recognized by the United Nations.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment Method

There may be a technical test and competency-based interview

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