Associate International Cooperation Adviser

The Associate International Cooperation Adviser (ICA) within the Suspects At Large Tracking Team (SALTT) supports judicial assistance needs and cooperation requests related to tracking and tracing persons of interest for the ICC. The role involves liaising with States Parties, international organizations, and other actors to facilitate cooperation under Part 9 of the Rome Statute.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting requests for assistance and cooperation, and follow-up for their timely execution, undertake research and analysis of information/documents relevant to cooperation issues and providing assistance to secure cooperation from States and organisations, in coordination with cooperation advisors of Unified Teams.
• Assist in providing legal and policy advice on cooperation and complementary issues arising in relation to tracking.
• Contribute to the development of cooperation and communication plans and outreach activities, including representing the OTP in meetings with local communities, civil society and other relevant groups if required.
• Participate in field missions in fulfilment of the tasks outlined above.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree in Law or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Analyst training is desirable.
• A minimum of two years (four years with a first level university degree) of relevant professional experience, is required.
• Professional experience in international relations and negotiations is desirable.
• Professional experience in international or domestic criminal law and experience in working in judicial cooperation is strongly desired.
• Excellent knowledge of the substantive and procedural provisions of the Rome Statute and the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
• Excellent diplomatic, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with flexibility and ability to adjust in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively and constructively with colleagues from different professional, national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and with substantial travel obligations.
• Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity.
• Professional and personal integrity.
• Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required.
• Working knowledge of the other is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) would be considered an asset.

Skills

• International Criminal Law
• Judicial Cooperation
• Rome Statute Knowledge
• ICC Rules of Procedure
• International Relations
• Negotiation Skills
• Diplomacy Skills
• Legal Analysis
• Planning and Organisational Skills
• Intercultural Collaboration
• Working to Deadlines
• Legal Research
• Judicial Assistance
• Legal Drafting
• Multilingual Proficiency English

Languages

English, French