Special Assistant to the Registrar

The Special Assistant to the Registrar supports the Registrar in setting strategic objectives, overseeing inter-organ relations, and enhancing internal communication. The role involves liaising on complex issues related to administration, court services, field operations, and external relations, preparing reports and documents, and supporting the Registrar's external representational functions.

Responsibilities

• Liaises, as required, on a full spectrum of complex issues in the areas of administration, court services, field operations, state cooperation and/or external operations, prepares and/or coordinates the preparation of related background information /analysis and prepares related advice and recommendations.
• Liaises closely with the Registry Directors and/or relevant Section Chiefs to support the implementation of decisions endorsed by the Registrar or the Registry Management Team (RMT).
• Prepares, reviews and/or coordinates Registry or Court-wide reports and documents such as internal memoranda, letters, policy documents, legal documents, reports to the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) and its subsidiary bodies, reports to United Nations General Assembly and other documents.
• Prepares and organizes, as required, various activities in support of the Registrar's external representational functions including, as appropriate, briefings for meetings and official travel, drafting speeches/ speaking notes and other documentation, and following up as required.
• Contributes to the development of new proposals for policies, projects and processes for the Registry or Court-wide.
• Coordinates with the different organs and offices attached to the Registry on various aspects as required.
• Liaises as required, with external stakeholders such as host State authorities, representatives of States, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs, academia and other.
• Performs any other tasks and projects as maybe assigned by the Chief of Office, or in the absence of the Chief of Office, the Senior Special Assistant.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in at least one but preferably two of the following three areas: 1) administration and business management; 2) international law with specialization in international criminal law or international human rights law or international humanitarian law; and 3) international relations and politics is required. Other closely related areas may be accepted.
• A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant and qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of five years (seven years with a first-level university degree) of relevant work experience in at least one but preferably two of the following three areas is required: 1) administration and business management; 2) judicial support services; and 3) external relations and State cooperation. Other closely relevant areas may be accepted.
• Demonstrated experience in immediate office of a senior executive, preferably in an international organization or international judicial institution.
• Ability to advise and interact directly with a senior executive manager, preferably in an international organization or international judicial institution.
• Excellent drafting skills, both in terms of substance and style, with a proven record of extensive drafting experience applied in daily work.
• Excellent diplomatic skills applied in the context of high-level State and other external actors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to successfully interact, on behalf of a senior manager, with highest-level officials within the organization.
• Ability to deal with high-level, sensitive and confidential issues under great pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of international law, including international criminal law, public international law, international human rights law, and international humanitarian law.
• Knowledge of legal texts and practice of the Court, as well as of other international courts/tribunals and the United Nations.
• Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English, is required. A working level of the other language is desirable.
• Knowledge of other official languages of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) would be considered an additional asset.

Skills

• Administration and Business Management
• International Criminal Law
• International Human Rights Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• Judicial Support Services
• External Relations and State Cooperation
• Executive Support
• Legal Document Drafting
• Diplomacy Skills
• Interpersonal Communication
• Handling Confidential Issues
• Knowledge of International Law
• Knowledge of Court Legal Practice
• Knowledge of International Courts and Tribunals
• Report Preparation
• Strategic Planning Support
• Liaison with External Actors
• French
• English

Languages

English, French