Employer: International Criminal Court
Location : The Hague - Netherlands
Job Req ID 15842
Deadline for Applications: 31/08/2017
Minimum Net Annual Salary: €69,614.00
Contract Duration: 3 months
Special Notice:
A Short-Term Appointment is used to recruit staff to meet short-term needs. The duration of this assignment is provided above. The maximum duration of a short-term appointment including extensions shall not exceed 12 months.
A Short-Term Appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal and shall not be converted to any other type of appointment.
Due to the short-term nature of the assignment, the ICC reserves the right to make an appointment at one grade lower than that stated in the vacancy with a modified job description.
A current ICC staff member who is holding a fixed-term appointment may apply for any short-term position. Where a current ICC staff member is selected to a short-term position, he or she will be temporarily assigned to the position in line with section 4.10 of ICC/AI/2016/001. GS-level posts are subject to local recruitment only.
The terms and conditions of service for staff members appointed under a short-term appointment are governed by ICC/AI/2016/001.
Organisational Context
The Investigation Teams are comprised of investigators and analysts from the Investigation Division (ID) and work in the context of the Integrated Teams of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP). The investigative teams are in charge, amongst others, of the following functions:
Develop and update investigation and analysis plans;
Execute the investigation and analysis plans in an impartial, safe, efficient and cost-effective manner;
Establish and implement clear procedures to safeguard the obligation of objective investigation and analysis; and
Support the prosecution activities of the Integrated Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Investigation Division and Investigation Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Investigation Team Leader the incumbent is expected to:
Collect, screen and handle information and evidence in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Lead sensitive and complex interviews which require specialist skills and considerable experience such as the interview of particularly vulnerable witnesses, high level suspects and important overview witnesses.
Undertake the review and analysis of gathered materials and actively contribute to evidence review and the disclosure process;
Advise the Investigation Team Leader on investigation procedures and techniques to be used;
Participate in the preparation and timely review of investigation plans;
Manage contacts with external persons including victims, witnesses and intermediaries;
Plan, participate and lead field missions;
Take responsibility for the development of leads and avenues of investigation.
Support the Team Leader in ensuring quality control, timely execution of tasks and full compliance with established practices in one or more core functions of the team;
Provide expert advice on how to use existing international and other networks to further the investigations;
Support the Division in the development and implementation of strategic objectives and operational standards;
Give, pursuant to the instructions of the Team Leader, operational lead to other members of the Investigation team, mentor junior staff and support the induction of new staff members;
Testify before the Chambers, if and when required;
Perform other duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree preferably in Law or Criminology. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A diploma in criminal investigation from a law enforcement academy and/or relevant training in crime investigation techniques, combined with 11 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years (7 years with a first level university degree) of professional experience in criminal investigations within a law enforcement or judicial context, with a special focus on complex, large-scale cases.
Or same level of professional experience working with NGO/IGO or International Commission of Inquiry, with a special focus on complex, large-scale cases.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Expert knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures;
Significant experience conducting investigative interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects;
Experience in conducting or participating in complex investigations, with a particular emphasis on investigations of criminal networks, organised and/or transnational crimes, crimes committed in the context of armed conflicts and/or financial investigations;
Experience in operating in risk or high-risk environments following strong security protocols;
Experience in conducting open-source research and online investigations;
Knowledge of the requirements of international criminal law concerning the elements of crimes and modes of liability;
Excellent ability to organize complex and voluminous amounts of information and evidence;
Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analysis techniques.
Excellent ability to communicate effectively with police, NGOs, journalists or other relevant partners and networks;
Ability to comply with high level confidentiality requirements;
Ability to work under stressful conditions;
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability;
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity;
High professional and personal integrity standards.
Knowledge of Languages
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required. Working knowledge of the other is considered a strong asset. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.
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.
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
General Information
Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.
While OTP investigators can expect to spend extensive time periods working at their designated Duty Station, they may also be required to undertake repeated and sometimes lengthy deployments to conflict or post-conflict environments, all dependent on the nature and phase of the investigation.
The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with the ICC policy. The PSC process will include but is not limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a positon to submit electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested;
Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site;
Position to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered;
In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions;
Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged;
Consideration is given to achieving diverse geographical representation at the ICC, to the extent possible;
Personnel recruited at the General Service level are not entitled to all of the benefits granted to internationally-recruited staff;
The ICC reserves the right to not make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
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Location : The Hague - Netherlands
Job Req ID 15842
Deadline for Applications: 31/08/2017
Minimum Net Annual Salary: €69,614.00
Contract Duration: 3 months
Special Notice:
A Short-Term Appointment is used to recruit staff to meet short-term needs. The duration of this assignment is provided above. The maximum duration of a short-term appointment including extensions shall not exceed 12 months.
A Short-Term Appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal and shall not be converted to any other type of appointment.
Due to the short-term nature of the assignment, the ICC reserves the right to make an appointment at one grade lower than that stated in the vacancy with a modified job description.
A current ICC staff member who is holding a fixed-term appointment may apply for any short-term position. Where a current ICC staff member is selected to a short-term position, he or she will be temporarily assigned to the position in line with section 4.10 of ICC/AI/2016/001. GS-level posts are subject to local recruitment only.
The terms and conditions of service for staff members appointed under a short-term appointment are governed by ICC/AI/2016/001.
Organisational Context
The Investigation Teams are comprised of investigators and analysts from the Investigation Division (ID) and work in the context of the Integrated Teams of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP). The investigative teams are in charge, amongst others, of the following functions:
Develop and update investigation and analysis plans;
Execute the investigation and analysis plans in an impartial, safe, efficient and cost-effective manner;
Establish and implement clear procedures to safeguard the obligation of objective investigation and analysis; and
Support the prosecution activities of the Integrated Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Investigation Division and Investigation Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Investigation Team Leader the incumbent is expected to:
Collect, screen and handle information and evidence in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Lead sensitive and complex interviews which require specialist skills and considerable experience such as the interview of particularly vulnerable witnesses, high level suspects and important overview witnesses.
Undertake the review and analysis of gathered materials and actively contribute to evidence review and the disclosure process;
Advise the Investigation Team Leader on investigation procedures and techniques to be used;
Participate in the preparation and timely review of investigation plans;
Manage contacts with external persons including victims, witnesses and intermediaries;
Plan, participate and lead field missions;
Take responsibility for the development of leads and avenues of investigation.
Support the Team Leader in ensuring quality control, timely execution of tasks and full compliance with established practices in one or more core functions of the team;
Provide expert advice on how to use existing international and other networks to further the investigations;
Support the Division in the development and implementation of strategic objectives and operational standards;
Give, pursuant to the instructions of the Team Leader, operational lead to other members of the Investigation team, mentor junior staff and support the induction of new staff members;
Testify before the Chambers, if and when required;
Perform other duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree preferably in Law or Criminology. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A diploma in criminal investigation from a law enforcement academy and/or relevant training in crime investigation techniques, combined with 11 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years (7 years with a first level university degree) of professional experience in criminal investigations within a law enforcement or judicial context, with a special focus on complex, large-scale cases.
Or same level of professional experience working with NGO/IGO or International Commission of Inquiry, with a special focus on complex, large-scale cases.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Expert knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures;
Significant experience conducting investigative interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects;
Experience in conducting or participating in complex investigations, with a particular emphasis on investigations of criminal networks, organised and/or transnational crimes, crimes committed in the context of armed conflicts and/or financial investigations;
Experience in operating in risk or high-risk environments following strong security protocols;
Experience in conducting open-source research and online investigations;
Knowledge of the requirements of international criminal law concerning the elements of crimes and modes of liability;
Excellent ability to organize complex and voluminous amounts of information and evidence;
Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including familiarity with analysis techniques.
Excellent ability to communicate effectively with police, NGOs, journalists or other relevant partners and networks;
Ability to comply with high level confidentiality requirements;
Ability to work under stressful conditions;
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability;
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity;
High professional and personal integrity standards.
Knowledge of Languages
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required. Working knowledge of the other is considered a strong asset. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.
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.
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
General Information
Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.
While OTP investigators can expect to spend extensive time periods working at their designated Duty Station, they may also be required to undertake repeated and sometimes lengthy deployments to conflict or post-conflict environments, all dependent on the nature and phase of the investigation.
The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with the ICC policy. The PSC process will include but is not limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a positon to submit electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested;
Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site;
Position to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered;
In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions;
Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged;
Consideration is given to achieving diverse geographical representation at the ICC, to the extent possible;
Personnel recruited at the General Service level are not entitled to all of the benefits granted to internationally-recruited staff;
The ICC reserves the right to not make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
Apply online