Job at IRMCT, LEGAL OFFICER, P3
Posting Title: LEGAL OFFICER, P3
Job Code Title: LEGAL OFFICER
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 27 January 2022 – 25 February 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-Legal Affairs-RMT-173440-R-Arusha (R)
Staffing Exercise N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the office of the Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha Branch. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Officer in Charge.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal and administrative support to the Registrar, the responsible office, and the staff of the Registrar's office to support the operations of the Mechanism.
- It analyzes international statutes and laws and evaluates their impact on the exercise of the Mechanism's mandate and the strategies for its implementation.
- It manages and communicates information on a wide range of institutional and legal matters with divisions in each of the Mechanism's two branches, as well as with UN Headquarters and other UN agencies.
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of draft documents, background documents, reports, studies, legislative texts and comments on said texts, in the field of administrative law and public and private international law.
- Draft or review legal memorandums of the Registrar and memorandums relating to judicial review of administrative decisions made by the Registrar.
- It addresses a variety of issues related to constitutional, international, public, private, administrative and criminal law (substantive, procedural and comparative), including the interpretation and application of the founding, legislative and other instruments that govern the activities and operations of The United Nations. Nations.
- Draft summaries, reports, correspondence, legislative texts, policies, and agreements on various aspects of registry operations, including sensitive matters.
- Extensive legal research and analysis, preparation of studies, comparative studies, summaries, reports and correspondence.
- review legal documents, instruments or other materials; Identifies important problems, similarities, inconsistencies, etc.
- Drafting or assistance in the preparation and review of agreements and contracts with governments, NGOs and other public and private entities, as well as in the negotiation and resolution of claims and disputes and in the treatment of matters of private international law and international commercial law. • Act as liaison officer with other offices of the Mechanism; Represents the views and instructions of the Registrar as required.
- Provide support in drafting and review of a wide range of topics and legal advice on the same, including, but not limited to, judicial support, requests for assistance from national judicial authorities, execution of sentences, witness protection, detention matters, decisions on human resources and administrative matters, records, files and matters Agreements, contracts, claims, disputes and policies of the mechanism
- Perform other tasks as needed.
Abilities
Professionalism - Knowledge of ICC operations, preferably with a focus on Registrar responsibilities. Knowledge of the United Nations system. Proven writing skills and ability to work under pressure. Ability to apply sound legal, strategic, and political judgment in the context of assigned assignments. Show pride in work and achievements. Demonstrate professional competence and mastery of the subject. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, punctuality, and achieving results. The reason is professional interests, not personal interests. Shows perseverance when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Stays calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full participation of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication - Speak and write clearly and effectively. Listen to others, correctly interpret messages and respond appropriately. Asks clarifying questions and shows interest in having two-way communication. Adapt the language, tone, style, and form to suit the audience. Openness is shown by sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. solicits input by genuinely evaluating the ideas and experiences of others; He likes to learn from others. Put the team agenda before the personal agenda. Support and act in accordance with the final decision of the group, even when those decisions do not fully reflect your situation. Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with a specialization in international law. A first-level university degree plus two additional years may be acceptedFrench are the working languages of the mechanism. For the advertised publication, proficiency in oral and written English is required. Desirable working knowledge of French.
Appreciation
There may be a screening exercise for qualified candidates followed by a competency-based interview.
Special notice
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. *The appointment of the selected candidate for this position will be subject to the approval of the budget. The appointment of the selected candidate for this position will be limited to the initial funding of the position. The extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the term and/or availability of funds. Since the international tribunals are not attached to the Registry, United Nations staff members work on assignment or secondment from their main department or office, if selected. Staff appointments in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff is expected to move to new posts on a regular basis in accordance with established rules and procedures and, in this context, may be reassigned across the organization by the Secretary-General based on changing needs and mandates.
Note for candidates listed above
Listed candidates must express their interest and availability for the advertised vacancy by submitting an updated PHP and cover letter.
UN considerations
In accordance with Article 101 Paragraph 3 of the Charter of the United Nations, the primary consideration in hiring staff is the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe they have been victimized. Participate in the commission of any of these acts. “Sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, unequal power, or trust for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, the material, social, or political benefit of sexual exploitation of another person. “Sexual abuse” means actual or threatened physical interference of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. “Sexual Harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that could reasonably be expected or perceived to cause abuse or humiliation, where such conduct interferes with work, is a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or hostile work environment. abusive, and when the seriousness of the conduct requires the termination of the business relationship between the offender. Candidates who have committed offenses other than misdemeanor traffic offenses may not be considered for employment.
Due account will be taken of the importance of recruiting staff as broadly as possible. The United Nations does not impose restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and on an equal basis in its main and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a smoke-free environment.
The first consideration when hiring, transferring or promoting employees will be the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting the offer of appointment, United Nations staff members become subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with Staff Regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff are required to relocate periodically for new assignments within or between duty stations in accordance with conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in the application in accordance with the evaluation criteria for the opening of the position, the internal legislation in force in the United Nations, including the Charter of the United Nations.
Considered for the current vacancy. No modification, addition, deletion, revision, or modification may be made to the applications submitted. Candidates seriously considered for selection will undergo reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Vacancies advertised on the job portal will be deleted at 23:59. (New York time) the deadline.
No fee
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The deadline for submitting the application is February 25, 2022.