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Job Title: Officer in Charge of the Registry Branch, P5
Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 24 April 2012-24 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-LEG-RMT-23727-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
This position is located in the Office of the Registrar, Arusha Branch, Registry. Under the supervision of the Registrar, the incumbent will provide overall management for the operations of the Registry at the Arusha Branch and the provision of legal and administrative support in respect of the Arusha Branch.
Responsibilities
Provide advice to the Registrar on general legal and policy issues concerning the Mechanism, in particular with regard to the judicial support and related services as well as the external relations of the Registry at the Arusha Branch.
Supervise and coordinate the operations of the Arusha Branch and supervise the provision of services to the Arusha Branch and the Mechanism as a whole.
Oversee the provision of administrative services to the Arusha Branch.
Manage and exercise executive and operational authority over Registry staff of the Arusha Branch.
Provide legal and diplomatic advice to the Registrar and more junior staff.
Review all incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, briefs, policies of the Arusha branch.
Review, draft or provide inputs on talking points and speeches to be delivered by the Registrar at different fora as required.
Develop and maintain a wide network of diplomatic and other contacts and interaction with officials of the United Nations, Member States, nongovernmental organisations and other stakeholders.
Provide advice and assistance to the Registrar in the formulation of the Registry’s strategic vision and policy in the areas of external relations and communications and coordinate the implementation of the same.
In the event of the absence of the Registrar from the Arusha Branch, deputize for him.
Competencies
Professionalism – Thorough knowledge of and experience in legal and external relations matters, court administration and the operations of United Nations tribunals, in particular with respect to the legal responsibilities of the Registry. Proven management skills and ability to manage a multi-skilled team in an international environment. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Excellent legal drafting and editing skills. 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.
Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients’ informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Vision – Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organisations’ strategy and the work units’ goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organisational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Leadership – Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/Decision-making – Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in international law or criminal law. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in law, preferably related to international organisations. Previous managerial experience required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in written and spoken English is required and working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be an interview which will comprise a competency-based interview component. There may also be a technical test.
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism. 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
Apply to:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=23727
Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 24 April 2012-24 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-LEG-RMT-23727-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
This position is located in the Office of the Registrar, Arusha Branch, Registry. Under the supervision of the Registrar, the incumbent will provide overall management for the operations of the Registry at the Arusha Branch and the provision of legal and administrative support in respect of the Arusha Branch.
Responsibilities
Provide advice to the Registrar on general legal and policy issues concerning the Mechanism, in particular with regard to the judicial support and related services as well as the external relations of the Registry at the Arusha Branch.
Supervise and coordinate the operations of the Arusha Branch and supervise the provision of services to the Arusha Branch and the Mechanism as a whole.
Oversee the provision of administrative services to the Arusha Branch.
Manage and exercise executive and operational authority over Registry staff of the Arusha Branch.
Provide legal and diplomatic advice to the Registrar and more junior staff.
Review all incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, briefs, policies of the Arusha branch.
Review, draft or provide inputs on talking points and speeches to be delivered by the Registrar at different fora as required.
Develop and maintain a wide network of diplomatic and other contacts and interaction with officials of the United Nations, Member States, nongovernmental organisations and other stakeholders.
Provide advice and assistance to the Registrar in the formulation of the Registry’s strategic vision and policy in the areas of external relations and communications and coordinate the implementation of the same.
In the event of the absence of the Registrar from the Arusha Branch, deputize for him.
Competencies
Professionalism – Thorough knowledge of and experience in legal and external relations matters, court administration and the operations of United Nations tribunals, in particular with respect to the legal responsibilities of the Registry. Proven management skills and ability to manage a multi-skilled team in an international environment. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Excellent legal drafting and editing skills. 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.
Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients’ informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Vision – Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organisations’ strategy and the work units’ goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organisational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Leadership – Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/Decision-making – Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in international law or criminal law. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in law, preferably related to international organisations. Previous managerial experience required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in written and spoken English is required and working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be an interview which will comprise a competency-based interview component. There may also be a technical test.
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism. 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
Apply to:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=23727
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