Job: Information Management Coordinator

Location: The Hague
Closing Date: Sunday, 08 December 2013

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Prosecutor, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Evaluate, re-design and implement an improved framework for the process of evidence registration, exploitation and disclosure for the Office of the Prosecutor through consultations with investigators, lawyers, analysts and legal reviewers and by reviewing legal decisions from the ICC Chambers related to disclosure obligations.
• Prepare a comprehensive review and prepare a proposal on the implementation of an improved framework with costs and resources estimates; manage the implementation of the project and transition phase for the Office.
• Report to the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) on performance and risks relating to evidence management; keep abreast of the latest legal tools and technology related to evidence management for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance and quality control in relation to registration, review and the disclosure of evidence by each joint/trial team.
• Develop and oversee the Office's information management strategy, ensuring that information is managed, shared and processed in an efficient manner across the Office.
• Upon completion of the project phase, and EXCOM's approval of the proposal, supervise the Information & Evidence Unit, Knowledge Base Unit and Data Processing Unit, by establishing work plans, delegating tasks and monitoring performance.

Essential Qualifications

Education

• A relevant university degree preferably in the field of Information Technology, Law or Business Administration.

Experience

• At least 12 years of relevant experience (10 years if in possession of an advanced university degree) in a legal/judicial or law enforcement environment.
• Demonstrated substantial managerial experience # preferably in an international or multi-cultural institution.
• Prior experience in business process design or review would be a strong asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of legal and investigative information management systems; a sound understanding of prosecutorial and investigative activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal processes and implications of issues relating to the custody, preservation, review and disclosure of potential evidence.
• Knowledge of the substantive and procedural provisions of the Rome Statute and the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence, the Elements of Crimes and the Regulations of the Court.
• Strong leadership skills # ability to manage a diverse group of professionals, establish priorities, plan and encourage performance.
• Accountability # ability to take ownership of all responsibilities and commitments; to deliver outputs within prescribed time, costs and quality standards.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong client orientation and the ability to identify clients' needs and proactively seek solutions.

ICC 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; keeps abreast of organisational issues; produces workable solutions to a range of problems.
• Realising objectives Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; keeps to agreements with others; focuses on client needs; takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; monitors and maintains quality and productivity.
• Interaction Handles contacts with diplomacy and tact; communicates in a transparent and open way with internal and external contacts, while complying with confidentiality requirements.

KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES

• Fluency in either of the working language of the Court, English or French, is essential.
• Working knowledge of the other is desirable.
• Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) would be considered an asset.

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