Visiting Professional – Immediate Office of the Registrar

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Organisational Unit:	Immediate Office of the Registrar, Registry
Duty Station:	The Hague – NL
Contract Duration:	6 months
Deadline for Applications:	30/04/2024 (midnight The Hague time)

Due to the volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be contacted by the Court. 

Required Documents for This Application 

Please note that you will need to have the following information ready in order to complete your application: 

• A completed “Duties and Responsibilities Form” (refer to step 1 on your eRecruitment Profile page).
• Motivation letter (maximum of 400 words).
• One reference letter (Optional).
• One short essay on a subject relevant to the work of the Court (Optional).

  

Contract Duration 

Visiting Professionals are required to work full time for a period of six months (dates to be agreed to prior to commencement).  

The Opportunity 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individual charges with the gravest crimes of concerns to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes of aggression. The Court is participating in the global fight to end impunity, and through international criminal justice, the Court aims to hold those responsible accountable for their crimes and to help prevent the crimes from happening again. You can contribute to this cause by joining the ICC. 

  

Organisational Context 

The Registry, headed by the Registrar, is responsible for the non-judicial aspects of the administration and servicing of the Court, without prejudice to the functions and powers of the Prosecutor. This includes providing management and judicial support services to the Court, as well as those aspects of external relations and field operations falling within the purview of the Registry. Accordingly, the Registry is composed of three Divisions: 1) Division of Management Services, 2) Division of Judicial Services, and 3) Division of External Relations. Each Division is headed by a Director, and the three Directors support the Registrar through the Registry Management Team (RMT) in ensuring that the Registry fulfils its tasks effectively and efficiently. The Registry’s Legal Office (RLO) is directly under the authority of the Registrar. 

The Immediate Office of the Registrar (IOR) supports the Registrar in setting the Registry’s strategic objectives, overseeing inter-organ relations as well as in enhancing internal communication and driving the development of Court-wide policies. The IOR also acts as the operational focal point for the Registry’s Divisions, providing practical support to the Registrar with a view to ensuring, in a coordinated and effective manner, the overall managerial oversight and control of the Registry. Given that the Registry is the largest and, in terms of its functions, most diverse organ of the Court, managerial and oversight functions present one of the main challenges. In this regard, the IOR plays a key role in virtually all fields of the Registry’s operations. At the same time, through the Registrar’s representational role, the IOR aims at widening the support for and the understanding of the mandate of the Registry and of the Court in the international arena. 

In addition, among other projects but relevant for this VA, the IOR is overseeing, within the Registry, the implementation of the recommendations stemming from the Workshop on the Geographical Representation and Gender Balance (GRGB). A Workshop on GRGB was held on 31 October and 1 November 2023, to assess the current situation and to identify strategies and concrete proactive measures to significantly enhance GRGB in a comprehensive, systemic, and sustainable manner. The findings from the Workshop are expected to eventually lead to, after internal and external consultations, the adoption and implementation of a new legal and policy framework for geographical representation and gender balance for the International Criminal Court, thus ensuring an effective and lasting impact. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

The incumbent will be carrying out the following duties, under the supervision of the Special Assistant to the Registrar: 

1. Support in GRGB efforts 

a. Assists the IOR and the Registry in the follow up of the recommendations regarding GRGB. 

b. Researches and advises on possible measures and mechanisms for consideration. 

c. Assists in overseeing the progress made and alerts the Special Assistant in case of any issues. 

d. Drafts reports, communications and other written contributions on GRGB efforts.  

2. Providing support on development of an internal communications strategy:  

a. Provides support to the Special Assistant in the preparation of an internal communications strategy;  

b. Assists the Special Assistant in the implementation, monitoring, and review the internal communication strategy, advising and ensuring appropriate tools and channels are used throughout the organization in accordance with appropriate governance/guidance;  

3. Event communication support  

a. Contributes to the development and maintenance of internal communication channels, plans, services and products for  events such as town halls, workshops and meetings;  

b. In support of the Special Assistant, identifies and proposes information-sharing opportunities, activities and approaches;  

c. Identifies key internal contacts and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate internal communication efforts and maintains working relationships;  

  

Required Qualifications 

Education:  

Candidates must have an university degree in human resources, social studies, communications, marketing, and/or related fields. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance. An advanced university degree in one of the fields mentioned above would be considered an asset.

Experience: 

A minimum of three years of professional experience in the relevant field(s) is required for Visiting Professionals. Visiting Professional placements focus on candidates who have extensive experience in their professional careers in relevant fields of work. 

Experience in GRGB efforts and organisational / corporate internal communication is desirable. 

  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to strategize and comprehend the bigger picture.
• Ability to adapt to multicultural and multilingual working environments.
• Strong teamwork skills (listens, consults and communicates proactively).
• A good standard of computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications).

  

Knowledge of Languages:   

Proficiency in English, one of the working languages of the Court, is required. Working knowledge of French is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset. 

  

Other criteria: 

It is the Court’s objective to have diversity and gender balance. In line with the ICC’s efforts to improve geographical representation among staff, nationals of non-represented and under-represented countries at the ICC are encouraged to apply. The list can be found here. 

Remuneration 

Please note that the ICC is not able to provide all participants in the Internship and Visiting Professional Programme with remuneration, nor is it possible to provide reimbursement for expenses incurred during the internship or visiting professional placement. 

Applicants should therefore be able to support themselves for the duration of their placement.