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| Organisational unit | Secretariat of the Assembly of States Parties |
| Duty station | The Hague – NL |
| Type of appointment | Fixed-term |
| Post number | (E-5107) |
| Minimum net annual salary | To be confirmed (subject to change) |
| Contract duration | The Court offers a two year initial appointment (six month probationary period) with the possibility of extension.Subject to a decision of the Assembly of States Parties, a maximum tenure period may apply to the present post. |
Organizational Context
The Director heads the Secretariat of the Assembly of States Parties, which pursuant to paragraph 3 of the annex to ICC-ASP/2/Res.3, operates under the full authority of the Assembly and reports directly to the Assembly in matters concerning its activities. The Secretariat is an integral part of the Court. For administrative purposes, the Secretariat and its staff are attached to the Registry of the Court.
The Director of the Secretariat of the Assembly of States Parties will plan, manage and coordinate, through subordinate supervisors, the work program and priorities of the Secretariat of the Assembly of States Parties, which is to provide the Assembly and its Bureau, the Credentials Committee, the Committee on Budget and Finance, the Audit Committee, the Advisory Committee on Nomination of Judges, as well as, upon express decision of the Assembly, any subsidiary body that may be established by the Assembly, with independent substantive servicing, as well as administrative and technical assistance in the discharge of their responsibilities under the Rome Statute, where applicable by means of pooling with resources available with the Court.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, the incumbent will be performing the following duties:
Conference servicing functions:
1. Planning, co-ordination and servicing of meetings, including the provision of interpretation services;
2. Advising and supporting the President and Vice Presidents of the Assembly of States Parties on matters related to the fulfillment of their duties, as per their request;
3. Preparation, processing and publishing of documentation, including the editing, translation,
printing and distribution of documents;
4. Coordination of the effective functioning of conference and support services (staff, interpretation/translation, conference rooms, supplies, equipment, security services) before and during meetings.
Core legal and substantive functions:
1. Substantive secretariat servicing, including: provision of documentation, preparation of pre- session and in-session documents, reports and analytical summaries; preparation of notes and statements for the President of the Assembly or chairpersons of the serviced bodies; provision of interpretation; provision of legal advice on rules of procedure and the conduct of business; liaising with delegations; and making arrangements, upon request, for informal consultations among delegations;
2. Advise within the Secretariat on legal and substantive issues relating to the work of the
Secretariat and the ramifications of the activities and decisions of the serviced bodies;
3. Corresponding with Governments; the Court, non-governmental organizations and other relevant bodies and individuals;
4. Protocol and credentials, including the administration of the solemn undertakings by judges,
the Prosecutor and the Registrar and the management of participations rights (credentials of States Parties, Observers, other invited States, non-governmental organizations), travel arrangements;
5. Public relations;
6. Co-operation with the host State;
7. Bringing to the attention of the serviced bodies any matter, which the Secretariat deems necessary to require their consideration.
Core financial functions:
1. Provision of advice on the Financial Regulations and Rules, drafting of statements on budgetary implications, and assistance in the preparation of texts on financial and budgetary matters;
2. Preparation of the section of the proposed programme budget of the International Criminal
Court that relates to the Assembly and its Secretariat.
Administrative functions:
1. Secretarial work;
2. Management of the Secretariat personnel;
3. Administration of the budget of the Secretariat;
4. Building and property management;
5. Maintenance of records, archives and library.
Other:
Any other functions that the services bodies entrust to the Secretariat.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public international law, external relations, public or business administration, or related area is required.
Experience:
At least fifteen years’ experience of documented progressively responsible managerial experience, whether at a national or international, private or public level, preferably but not necessarily, in judicial institutions and bodies. A proven track record of efficient management of public funds, whether at the national or international level, shall be desirable.
Significant diplomatic experience and skills, with a comprehensive knowledge of the purposes, principles and procedures of the International Criminal Court, in particular with practical experience and knowledge of the interaction between the Assembly of States Parties its subsidiary bodies and the Organs of the Court, is also required.
A proven capability to perform his/her duties under stressful conditions and time constraints, as well as to provide solutions to sensitive issues in multicultural international environments, is highly desirable.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in either of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required. Working knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) would be considered an asset.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply here (click here)
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