Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The post is located on the Kabuga trial team in the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) in the Arusha Branch. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Trial Attorneys and/or Trial Attorneys.

Responsibilities
• Conduct legal research on international humanitarian law, comparative criminal law and procedure, evidence and policy issues;
• Prepare reports, memos and legal opinions for internal discussion, as requested;
• Format written briefs;
• Ensure timely filing of documents and briefs;
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions, corrections, cross-referencing and indexing of transcripts and court proceedings;
• Review and analyze evidence in the case;
• Draft submissions and motions;
• Conduct evidentiary searches on OTP databases and maintain appropriate logs;
• Review and analyze material for disclosure to the Defence and maintain accurate disclosure logs;
• Maintain electronic and hardcopy records of case related evidence, pleadings, internal memoranda, briefs and opinions;
• Compile and maintain any statistical reports and workload indicators as requested;
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Competencies
• Professionalism – Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents.
• Sound knowledge of substantive and procedural international law and/or criminal law, particularly in the context of the ICTR and/or ICTY.
• Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic/online research tools, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Ability to interpret and apply legal instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to draft legal documents and work under pressure.
• Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. Experience and ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
• 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.
• 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.

Education
• Advanced University degree in law or international relations is essential. Degrees in both subjects is an advantage.
• Work Experience
• Applicants to positions at this level who have an advanced university degree in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. For applicants who have a first level university degree, two additional years of qualifying work experience is required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=178198&Lang=en-US 

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