Temporary Job Opening: Trial Support Assistant, FS-4 (duration 31 December 2020)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : 07 December 2020 DATE OF ISSUANCE : 01 December 2020
OFFICE : Office of the Prosecutor
LOCATION : Arusha
JOB OPENING NUMBER : 2020/TJO/IRMCT/OTP/182-FS
This position is located in Office of the Prosecutor, of the IRMCT Arusha branch, under the supervision of the Senior Pre-Trial Attorney on the Kabuga trial team and/or the Officer-in-Charge.
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational setting and Reporting:
Responsibilities:
Administrative Assistance: The incumbent provides daily administrative assistance to the investigation team in administration of the Prosecutor’s case. S/He gives guidance to new staff on unit procedures and briefs them on general administrative matters. Maintains contact with unit members and trial team members to ensure that sufficient operational support is provided to the team and the unit. Attends team meetings and assists in timely and accurate dissemination of information to other unit staff.
Assistance to Staff: Receives and maintains log of daily filings, including confidential and public filings from Registry. S/He liaises with the Case Manager to ensure timely distribution of filings. S/He maintains appropriate electronic and physical systems for the retrieval and dissemination of documents to be used by the Case Manager and the trial team. Co-ordinates the monthly reporting of trial statistics and provides instructions and guidance to junior level staff. S/He provides interim administrative support to trial team in preparation for trials (i.e., preparation of disclosure, witness binders, exhibits and identification and retrieval of documents). Replace Case Manager in court, as required.
Core Competencies:
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of
- Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
- Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated ability to use computer technology.
Work Experience:
Minimum of six (6) years progressively responsible experience as a paralegal or in a court related environment. Case management practice and litigation experience desirable. Management of filing systems for both physical and electronic documentation also highly desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of Kinyarwanda is highly desirable. Working knowledge of French and/or Kiswahili is an advantage.
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