Legal Officer at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia

Legal Officer - United Nations, Netherlands, Deadline: August-11-2012

Job Title:  Legal Officer, P3 
Department/ Office:  International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia 
Duty Station:  THE HAGUE 
Posting Period:  12 July 2012-11 August 2012 
Job Opening number:  12-LEG-ICTY-24534-R-THE HAGUE (R) 

This position is located in the Immediate Office of the Registrar, Registry. Under the supervision of the Chief of Office, the incumbent will assist the Registrar with his responsibility to apply international administrative, public and private law.
		Responsibilities
	• Analyses international statutes and laws, assesses their impact on the exercise of the Tribunal’s mandate and prepares draft proposals for their implementation. • Undertakes review of legal documents, instruments or other material; identifies important issues, similarities and inconsistencies, etc. • Conducts extensive legal research and prepares studies, comparative studies, briefs, reports and correspondence. • Processes and communicates information with sections throughout the Tribunal, Host State authorities, UN member States as well as UN HQ and other UN bodies. • Assists with diplomatic negotiations and the organization of diplomatic roundtables and events. • Prepares or assists in the preparation and review of agreements and contracts with governments, NGOs and other public and private entities, as well as in the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes and in handling private international law and international trade law matters. • Assists in representing the Organization before arbitral and other tribunals or administrative proceedings, including disciplinary cases. • Provides legal advice on the terms and conditions of Judges of the Tribunal, on human resources and other administrative matters. • Performs other related duties as required.
		Competencies
	• Professionalism – Experience with the UN, preferably an international court or tribunal desirable. Experience organising and conducting complex diplomatic negotiations at high levels on legal matters relevant to the United Nations desirable. Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 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. • Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • 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.
		Education
	Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience in international law may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
		Work Experience
	Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing.
		Languages
	English and French are the official languages of the Tribunal. For this post, fluency in English is required.  A working knowledge of French is desirable.
		Assessment Method
	There will be a technical test and competency-based interview.
		Special Notice
	The appointment is limited to ICTY.  Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. Extension of this position is subject to receipt of further funding.  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.
		United Nations Considerations
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