Job: International Cooperation Adviser

Location: The Hague 
Deadline: Sunday, 03 November 2013 

Description

Contract Duration

For initial appointments, the Court offers a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension (six month probationary period).

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for this post as a result of this selection process for both fixed-term established and general temporary assistance posts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of International Cooperation Section (ICS), within the Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division (JCCD), the incumbent is responsible for the following tasks:

- Provide legal and policy advice on all issues related to cooperation under the Rome Statute;

- Negotiate cooperation agreements with State Parties, other relevant states, inter-governmental organisations and NGOs;- Contribute to ensuring consistency and compliance with legal requirements of all strategies to secure cooperation from States and organisations for the Office of the Prosecutor#s (OTP) investigations and prosecutions;- Coordinate with the OTP Joint Team#s cooperation advisors and the Public Information Unit to maximize the impact of the OTP work and strategy;- Assist in the timely and efficient delivery of OTP strategic messages, enlisting support during discussions on various issues affecting the work of the Office under consideration of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) and/or its subsidiary bodies;- In close collaboration with the Head of ICS, coordinate external engagements for the Deputy Prosecutor and the Prosecutor;- Contribute to the development of communication and outreach activities and to interaction with victims, including representing the OTP in meetings with States Parties, local communities, civil society and otherrelevant groups;- Provide cooperation assistance to investigative joint teams, including by participating in joint team missions to the territory of relevant States.

- Perform any other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications

- Relevant university degree such as law, political science or international relations from a recognized university; - At least nine years of relevant professional experience (7 years with Master's degree);

- Professional experience in international relations and negotiations, either from a foreign service or an inter-governmental organisation;

- Professional experience in international or domestic criminal law and experience in working in judicial cooperation is highly desirable;

- Excellent knowledge of the substantive and procedural provisions of the Rome Statute and the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence;- Excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills;- Strong planning and organisational skills, with flexibility and ability to adjust in a highly dynamic environment; - Ability to work effectively and constructively with colleagues from different professionnal, national and cultural backgrounds;- Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and with substantial travel obligations;- Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity;- Professional and personal integrity.

Knowledge of Languages:

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English, is required. Working language of the other language is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an additional asset.

General Information

- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a position to submit an electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested;

• - Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site;
• - Post to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered;

- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitable geographical representation for positions in the professional category;

• - Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged;
• - The Court reserves the right not to make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

- The ICC is willing to apply the 'Inter-Organisation Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff among the Organizations applying the United Nations Common System of Salaries and Allowances' or 'the Inter-Organisation Mobility Accord' on a reciprocal basis.

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