International Criminal Court (ICC) Career Jobs – Field Operations Assistant

Organisation: International Criminal Court (ICC)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Job Req ID: 5601
Net Annual Salary: UGX 36,743,000.00
Reports to: Field Operations Officer
About ICC:
The
International Criminal Court (ICC), governed by the Rome Statute, is the first
permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end
impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the
international community.
The
ICC is an independent international organisation, and is not part of the United
Nations system. Its seat is at The Hague in the Netherlands. Although the
Court’s expenses are funded primarily by States Parties, it also receives
voluntary contributions from governments, international organisations,
individuals, corporations and other entities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Field
Operations Officer, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
  • Build and develop networks with local
    communities and follow the socio-political situation in the areas of
    operations to develop and maintain the maximum level of security awareness
    of the local situation;
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and logistic
    support for investigators and witnesses as required for mission support;
  • Render support in the coordination of
    security arrangements for witnesses;
  • Contribute to reports for ICC headquarters
    and submits them in the absence of the Field Operations Officer;
  • Offer administrative and some operational
    support to the staff of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) in the Field
    Office, including visiting investigators and other personnel, arrange
    meetings, takes minutes and follows up on decisions taken;
  • Maintain the Field Operations Officer’s
    calendar of activities, office files and records;
  • Update and maintain financial records of OTP
    field office expenditure;
  • Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the International
    Criminal Court (ICC) Field Operations Assistant career opportunity should
    have completed secondary education.
  • A minimum of six years of relevant work
    experience.
  • Previous exposure and experience in dealing
    with situations requiring high degree of confidentiality;
  • Previous experience in dealing with
    traumatized people;
  • Initiative, flexibility and ability to work
    with diverse professionals;
  • Advanced knowledge of office procedures and
    practices;
  • Advanced skills in standard Microsoft
    applications: Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook;
  • Previous experience in a multinational
    environment would be an advantage.
  • Fluency in either of the working languages of
    the Court, English or French, is essential. Working knowledge of the other
    is desirable. Fluency in one or more local languages is also essential.
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism:
  • Applies professional and technical expertise;
  • Keeps abreast of organisational issues;
  • Produces workable solutions to a range of
    problems;
Teamwork:
  • Listens, consults and communicates
    proactively;
  • Handles disagreements with tact and
    diplomacy;
  • Recognises and rewards the contribution of
    others;
Learning and Developing:
  • Identifies development strategies needed to
    achieve work and career goals and makes use of developmental or training
    opportunities;
  • Learns from successes and failures;
  • Seeks feedback and gives feedback to others
    to increase organisational effectiveness;
  • Seeks opportunities for improvement of work;
  • Has an open mind and contributes to
    innovation.
Handling uncertain
situations
  • Adapts to changing circumstances;
  • Deals with ambiguity, making positive use of
    the opportunities it presents;
  • Plans activities and projects well in advance
    and takes account of possible changing circumstances;
  • Manages time effectively.
Interaction:
  • Expresses opinions, information and key
    points of an argument clearly;
  • Handles contacts with diplomacy and tact;
  • Communicates in a transparent and open way
    with internal and external contacts while complying with confidentiality
    requirements.
 Realising objectives:
  • Accepts and tackles demanding goals with
    enthusiasm;
  • Keeps to agreements with others;
  • Focuses on client needs;
  • Takes responsibility for actions, projects
    and people;
  • Monitors and maintains quality and
    productivity.
ICC Core Competencies:
  • Dedication to the mission and values
  • Acts consistently in accordance with the
    mission and values of the Organisation;
  • Maintains confidentiality, acts with
    integrity and shows respect for diversity;
  • Shows commitment to the organisation;
  • Presents a positive image of the organisation
    during external discussions.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to join the United
Nations’ International Criminal Court (ICC) should apply by visiting the web
link below.
Deadline: 23rd March, 2016

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