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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
There may be a technical test followed by a competency-based interview.