Legal Officer
2025-03-26T20:25:52+00:00
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Arusha
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Tanzania
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Legal
2025-04-01T17:00:00+00:00
This position is located in the Office of the President at the Arusha branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism). The incumbent will work under the guidance of the President and the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor and will report to the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the President and the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor, the incumbent,
- Provides specialized legal, policy, administrative, and judicial advice with respect to the President’s mandated functions and will be responsible for drafting and reviewing orders and decisions, policies and practice directions, memoranda, reports, press releases, speeches, talking points and correspondence.
- Conducts and supervises legal research, particularly on international humanitarian and criminal law and monitoring relevant developments in the relevant regions of the Mechanism’s work.
- Assists the President in supervision of enforcement of sentences, conditions of detention and independent inspections matters arising from both branches of the Mechanism.
- Provides advice and support for any matters pertaining to the press and other external relations matters
- Represents the President’s Office in institutional meetings, on boards, and at ad hoc committees.
- Provides guidance in conformity with the Mechanism’s mandate, including through coordinating with other sections and at both branches of the Mechanism.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- 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 organizational 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with specialization in international, criminal, humanitarian or administrative 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at either the national or international level, preferably with an emphasis in criminal law, international law, humanitarian law or administrative law is required. Previous working experience with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. Experience working on detention and sentence enforcement matters is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in English and French is required.
Provides specialized legal, policy, administrative, and judicial advice with respect to the President’s mandated functions and will be responsible for drafting and reviewing orders and decisions, policies and practice directions, memoranda, reports, press releases, speeches, talking points and correspondence. Conducts and supervises legal research, particularly on international humanitarian and criminal law and monitoring relevant developments in the relevant regions of the Mechanism’s work. Assists the President in supervision of enforcement of sentences, conditions of detention and independent inspections matters arising from both branches of the Mechanism. Provides advice and support for any matters pertaining to the press and other external relations matters Represents the President’s Office in institutional meetings, on boards, and at ad hoc committees. Provides guidance in conformity with the Mechanism’s mandate, including through coordinating with other sections and at both branches of the Mechanism. Performs other duties as may be assigned
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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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 organizational 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with specialization in international, criminal, humanitarian or administrative 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at either the national or international level, preferably with an emphasis in criminal law, international law, humanitarian law or administrative law is required. Previous working experience with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. Experience working on detention and sentence enforcement matters is desirable.
Bachelor’s degree
5years
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Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
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Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 1 2025
Duty Station:
Within Tanzania, Arusha, East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
This position is located in the Office of the President at the Arusha branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism). The incumbent will work under the guidance of the President and the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor and will report to the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the President and the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor, the incumbent,
- Provides specialized legal, policy, administrative, and judicial advice with respect to the President’s mandated functions and will be responsible for drafting and reviewing orders and decisions, policies and practice directions, memoranda, reports, press releases, speeches, talking points and correspondence.
- Conducts and supervises legal research, particularly on international humanitarian and criminal law and monitoring relevant developments in the relevant regions of the Mechanism’s work.
- Assists the President in supervision of enforcement of sentences, conditions of detention and independent inspections matters arising from both branches of the Mechanism.
- Provides advice and support for any matters pertaining to the press and other external relations matters
- Represents the President’s Office in institutional meetings, on boards, and at ad hoc committees.
- Provides guidance in conformity with the Mechanism’s mandate, including through coordinating with other sections and at both branches of the Mechanism.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- 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 organizational 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with specialization in international, criminal, humanitarian or administrative 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at either the national or international level, preferably with an emphasis in criminal law, international law, humanitarian law or administrative law is required. Previous working experience with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. Experience working on detention and sentence enforcement matters is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in English and French is required.
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Experience: 5years
Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree
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