Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Org. Setting and Reporting The Office of the Registrar (“OR”) of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) invites applications for legal internships starting 1 September 2024 to 28 February 2025 in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.
• The above job opening will be valid for fifteen days. The Mechanism was established by the Security Council of the United Nations in 2010 to carry out a number of essential functions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“ICTY”), after the completion of their respective mandates. In carrying out its ad hoc and continuous functions, the Mechanism maintains the legacies of these two pioneering international criminal tribunals and strives to reflect best practices in the field of international criminal justice.
• The Registry, operating from both branches of the Mechanism, located in The Hague, The Netherlands, and in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania, provides administrative, legal, policy and diplomatic support services.
• The Registry’s main duties include the provision of administrative services to the Mechanism, including court support services for Chambers, the Office of the Prosecutor and the Defence; managing the United Nations Detention Unit in the Hague Branch of the Mechanism; the supervision of the enforcement of sentences; monitoring of cases referred to national courts; preservation of and access to ICTR, ICTY and Mechanism archives; the protection of victims and witnesses; and assistance to national jurisdictions. The advertised position is located in the OR, Registry, Arusha branch, and under the direct supervision of the Internship Coordinator, a legal officer within the OR. The OR provides legal, policy and diplomatic support to the Registrar in relation to the various functions, and further provides legal advice and support to all sections and units of the Registry including those related to administrative services.
• While the interns will mainly work in the OR at the Arusha branch, they may also provide support to Registry sections and units including the Mechanism Archives, Judicial Operations, and Records section and the Witness Support and Protection Unit. An internship with the Mechanism’s Registry is full-time and unpaid.
• The working hours for interns are Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines for specific projects.

Competencies Core Competencies:
• Professionalism: Knowledge, experience and/or training in international criminal law, international humanitarian law, human rights law, and/or public international law or a related field. Possesses excellent legal research and analytical skills. 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 their position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Qualifications/special skills
• Candidates must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (i) law students who are enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of their first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (ii) law students enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree (Master Degree) or equivalent, or higher).
• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
• Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Previous legal experience is desirable.

Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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