The post is located in the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Trial Attorney, Trial Attorney and/or Legal Officer on the Kabuga Trial Team.
*Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be subject to budgetary approval.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Conduct legal research on international humanitarian law, comparative criminal law and procedure, evidence and policy issues;
- Prepare reports, memos and legal opinions for internal discussion, as requested;
- Format written briefs;
- Ensure timely filing of documents and briefs;
- Ensure timely and accurate submissions, corrections, cross-referencing and indexing of transcripts and court proceedings;
- Review and analyze evidence in the case;
- Draft submissions and motions;
- Conduct evidentiary searches on OTP databases and maintain appropriate logs;
- Review and analyze material for disclosure to the Defence and maintain accurate disclosure logs;
- Maintain electronic and hardcopy records of case related evidence, pleadings, internal memoranda, briefs and opinions;
- Compile and maintain any statistical reports and workload indicators as requested;
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
- Professionalism - Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents. Sound knowledge of substantive and procedural international law and/or criminal law, particularly in the context of the ICTR and/or ICTY. Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic/online research tools, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Ability to interpret and apply legal instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to draft legal documents and work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. Experience and ability to work well in a multicultural environment. 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 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law. First-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in criminal prosecution or international law.
Relevant experience at the Mechanism, ICTR and/or ICTY is highly desirable.
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 would be an asset.
There may be a technical test followed by a competency-based interview.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.