International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Legal Officer Jobs in Tanzania
Org. Setting and Reporting
The post is located in the Chambers Legal Support Section of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha Branch. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Judge(s) in assigned cases and will report to the Senior Legal Officer(s).
Responsibilities
The Legal Officer is responsible for providing legal support with respect to the mandated residual functions, including:
Providing specialized legal advice on substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity;
Providing legal support to Senior Legal Officers and Judges;
Conducting extensive legal research and analysis, preparing legal memoranda and studies on various legal issues in international criminal law, international humanitarian law, human rights law, public international law, and comparative law;
Drafting and editing judicial documents and contributing substantially to the preparation of orders, decisions, and judgements;
Providing leadership to teams that support the trial and/or appeal phases, and supervising the work of junior legal officers on specific projects, as required;
Maintaining files on the Mechanism’s practice and development and monitoring relevant developments in international law;
Serving on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: 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.
Planning and organizing: 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with specialization in criminal law or international law.
A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at either the national or international level, with experience in criminal law, international law or humanitarian law is required.
Previous experience supporting Judges at the Mechanism is desirable
Experience working at UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Legal Officer Jobs in Tanzania
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