International Cooperation Adviser (P-4)

23366 | OTP  

A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this post as a result of this selection process for fixed-term appointments against both established posts and positions funded by general temporary assistance (GTA).

Organisational Context

The two Deputy Prosecutors, under the delegated authority of the Prosecutor, will manage the two Prosecution Pillars. The Deputy Prosecutors will be responsible for an equal division of situations and cases based on a Unified Team concept. The International Cooperation Adviser (ICA) will serve within one of the Unified Teams.

The Deputy Prosecutors oversee preliminary examinations, investigations, prosecutions, and when applicable, appeals proceedings; providing strategic advice and guidance to the Prosecutor on each situation and case under their responsibility. This will include recommendations on prioritisation and effective use of resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of the Unified Team (HUT), the incumbent is responsible for the following tasks:

- Provide legal and policy advice on all issues related to cooperation under the Rome Statute, in particular related to specific Unified Team investigations;

- Negotiate cooperation agreements with State Parties, other relevant states, inter-governmental organisations and NGOs;

- Advise on and draft requests for assistance to be transmitted to States;

- Advise on and draft correspondence to States and third parties;

- Advise on and prepare cooperation and outreach plans;

- 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 Unified 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;

- Support and drafting for periodic reporting to UN Security Council;

- Provide cooperation needs for fugitive tracking;

- In close collaboration with the HUT, coordinate external engagements including drafting briefing notes 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 other relevant groups;

- Provide cooperation assistance to Unified Teams, including by participating in joint team missions to the territory of relevant States.

- Perform any other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

An advanced university degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of seven years (nine years with a first level university degree) of relevant professional experience in international relations and negotiations, either from a foreign service or an inter-governmental organisation, is required.

Professional experience in international or domestic criminal law or experience in working in judicial cooperation is highly desirable.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of the substantive and procedural provisions of the Rome Statute and the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence;
• Demonstrated experience in planning and tasking as well as providing guidance on drafting and analysis is required
• 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 professional, 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 (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish) would be considered highly desirable.

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General Information
- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC is committed to achieving geographical representation and gender equality within its staff as well as representation of the principal legal systems of the world (legal positions). Nationals from the list of non-represented and under-represented States are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, applications from women are strongly encouraged for senior positions at the Professional (P) and Director (D) levels. Posts shall 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, as appropriate.

- 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.
- Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site.
- 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.