JOB DESCRIPTION

Result of Service
Project completion.

Work Location
The Hague

Expected duration
4 months (renewable)

Duties and Responsibilities
The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It is composed of 15 judges, elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council. The Court has a twofold role: first, to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States; and, second, to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is the only principal organ of the United Nations not serviced by the Secretariat. The Court has its own administration, the Registry, which provides judicial support to the Court and acts as a permanent administrative organ. The Registry is headed by a Registrar, elected by the Court. An integral part of the Registry of the Court, the Information Department, is responsible for ensuring that the ICJ”s proceedings are accessible to its target audiences, including the diplomatic corps, media, academic community and general public, and for raising awareness and promoting greater understanding the Court”s role and activities. The Information Department is looking for a temporary Content Coordinator and Developer, to assist in the preparation of two exhibitions for the Court’s 80th Anniversary in 2026. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Information Department, the successful candidate will: – carry out research into topics and story ideas suitable for a traveling exhibition and the Court’s permanent exhibition (Museum); – facilitate the collection, processing and transfer of assets; – carry out image and digital asset research and development; – provide technical support in graphic design and layout production; – develop materials for online use; – perform other relevant duties as required. – drafting presentations and other written materials; – contributing to daily media monitoring; – organizing the department”s photo database and archive; – assisting in the maintenance of the department”s diplomatic mailing list and other daily administrative tasks.

Qualifications/special skills
The incumbent must have completed a first university degree. At least 3 years of work experience in public information, communication, outreach, visual materials, or a related field is required. Experience in gathering and assessing visual communication materials, specifically photography, and familiarity with the standards for photographs that will need to be printed in large format. Advanced expertise using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) Experience working in or closely with the UN System or a similar multi-cultural environment Excellent research and drafting skills

Languages
English and French are the official and working languages of the International Court of Justice. A good command of either English or French is required. Knowledge of the other language would be considered an asset. Knowledge of other official UN languages or Dutch is an advantage.

Additional Information
Not available.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements