Posting Title: LEGAL OFFICER, P3
Job Code Title: LEGAL OFFICER
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 28 March 2019 – 26 April 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Legal Affairs-RMT-114457-R-Arusha (R)
Staffing Exercise N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Chambers Legal Support Section of the
United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
(Mechanism) (Arusha Branch). The P-3 Legal Officer will work under the
direction of the assigned Judge(s) and under the supervision of (Senior)
Legal Officers.
Responsibilities
Perform and
supervise legal research and analysis of issues of international
criminal law and procedure, international humanitarian law and human
rights law, and provide specialized legal advice, both written and oral;
supervise the preparation of draft memoranda and other legal documents;
provide leadership to teams that assist Judges at all levels of
proceedings; provide legal support to (Senior) Legal Officers and
Judges; undertake legal analysis of submissions and evidence; maintain
files on the Mechanism’s practice and jurisprudential developments and
monitor relevant developments in international law.
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 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 organisational 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 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.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at either the national or international level, with an emphasis in criminal law, international law or humanitarian law. Previous experience in one of the ad hoc Tribunals is highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English or French is required. Working knowledge of the other is highly desirable.
Assessment
There may be a technical test followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
United Nations Considerations
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at either the national or international level, with an emphasis in criminal law, international law or humanitarian law. Previous experience in one of the ad hoc Tribunals is highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English or French is required. Working knowledge of the other is highly desirable.
Assessment
There may be a technical test followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Current
UN staff at the GS and FS level who meet the eligibility requirements
are exceptionally permitted to apply. If selected, certain conditions
will apply. All offers of appointment are subject to budgetary
approval.
The
appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for
Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this
position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension
of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the
availability of 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. 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.
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NOTE FOR PREVIOUSLY ROSTERED CANDIDATES
Roster candidates must express their interest and availability for published job openings by submitting an updated PHP and cover letter.
According
to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the
paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity
of securing 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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic
offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have
been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual
exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes,
including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or
politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual
abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual
nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants
must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their
personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions
provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No
amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to
applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious
consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to
verify the information provided in the application.
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Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.
