Visiting Professional - Trust Fund for Victims (External Relations Team)

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking a Visiting Professional to support the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) External Relations Team. The role involves research, analysis, donor engagement support, and preparation of documentation to assist in strategic decision-making and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and analytical inputs to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation, execution, and follow-up of the TFV’s engagements in multilateral fora.
• Support donor mapping, positioning, and engagement planning through targeted research and analysis.
• Prepare documentation for bilateral meetings with States Parties, donors, and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation and drafting of donor proposals, briefing notes, and tailored outreach materials.
• Draft, review, and update donor reporting documents in accordance with donor requirements and ICC/TFV standards.
• Perform other duties as required by the External Affairs Coordinator.

Requirements

• Degree from a recognised university.
• Advanced academic background in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Social Sciences, Public Administration design, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SharePoint is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; proactive communicator and collaborator.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proficiency (written and spoken) in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English, is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
• Applicants must be able to support themselves financially as the position is unfunded.

Skills

• Research and Analysis
• Donor Engagement Strategies
• Strategic Communications
• Report Writing
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• SharePoint Development
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Bilingual Communication
• Public Administration
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Law Knowledge
• Social Sciences
• Deadline Management

Languages

English, French