23109 | OTP
Deadline for Applications: 14/08/2023 Organizational Unit: Unified teams, Office of the Prosecutor Duty Station: Multiple duty stations Minimum Net Annual Salary: Depending on duty station Contract Duration: To be determined
A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this post as a result of this selection process for fixed-term appointments against both established posts and positions funded by general temporary assistance (GTA).
Organisational Context
The Office of the Prosecutor (โOTPโ) is an independent organ of the International Criminal Court (โICCโ). It is responsible for examining situations under the jurisdiction of the Court where genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes appear to have been committed, and carrying out investigations and prosecutions against the individuals who are allegedly most responsible for those crimes.
The two Deputy Prosecutors, under the delegated authority of the Prosecutor, manage two established Prosecution Pillars. The two Deputy Prosecutors manage an equal division of situations and cases based on a Unified Team concept.
The Unified Teams are multidisciplinary teams comprising investigators, analysts, lawyers, an international cooperation adviser, an information management assistant, a case manager, trial support assistants, and other specialists as required. Under the overall leadership of the Head of Unified Team, these professionals work cohesively towards the common purpose of conducting high quality, effective and efficient investigations leading to successful prosecutions. Unified Teams and the Office of the Prosecutor more generally are supported by, amongst others, the Appeals and Legal Coordination Section (โAPLCSโ), and the Gender and Children Unit (โGCUโ). The APLCS litigates before the Appeals Chamber and provides legal and strategic support. GCU provides legal, investigative and strategic advice during all phases, on sexual and gender based crimes and crimes against or affecting children. Unified Teams also work alongside the Preliminary Examination Section (โPESโ), which oversees the legal and factual assessment of all referred situations and article 15 communications in order to determine whether an investigation into a situation should be initiated.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of a Unified Team (HUT), the Associate Trial Lawyer performs the following functions:
- Provide legal advice and support to investigation teams by conducting relevant research;
- Draft legal documents;
- Analyse information and evidence in consultation with the HUT, in order to ensure that the Prosecutorโs disclosure obligations and obligation to equally investigate exonerating circumstances are met;
- Prepare evidentiary materials for disclosure;
- Assist the HUT in preparing for pre-trial and trial proceedings;
- Perform any other tasks as instructed by the HUT, including in-court litigation tasks.
Essential Qualifications
Education :
Advanced University degree in law from a recognized university, preferably with specialisation in criminal, international, humanitarian or international criminal law is required. A first level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of relevant working experience (four years with a first level university degree) including pre-trial preparation and litigation is required.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing or conducting legal cases.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good oral advocacy and drafting skills;
- Strong analytical and IT skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work on a litigation team, preferably with members from different criminal justice systems;
- Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity;
- Personal and professional integrity.
Knowledge of Languages:
- Proficiency in either of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required;
- Ability to work in both English and French would be considered a strong asset;
- Working knowledge of Arabic, Russian or Spanish language is highly desirable;
- Knowledge of another language relevant to a situation at the Court would be considered an asset.
Notes:
Successful applicant(s) can expect to be deployed at the Courtโs headquarters in The Hague or at another designated Duty Station, but may also
be required to be redeployed to another duty station including to conflict or post-conflict environments, all dependent on the nature and phase of the investigation.
ICC Core Competencies
Dedication to the mission and values
- Acts consistently in accordance with the mission and values of the Organisation;
- Maintains confidentiality, acts with integrity and shows respect for diversity;
- Shows commitment to the organisation;
- Presents a positive image of the organisation during external discussions.
Professionalism
- Applies professional and technical expertise;