23207 | OTP

A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this post as a result of this selection process for fixed-term appointments against both established posts and positions funded by general temporary assistance (GTA).

Important:

Recruitment for this post in the General Service category is done on a local basis. As a result, staff are generally recruited from the area in which the particular office is located but could be of any nationality. Candidates applying to a post in the General Services category shall meet the relevant employment and immigration requirements in the country of the duty station, including fulfilling residence and work permit conditions.

Applicants will be responsible for any expenses incurred in relation to: visa, travel to and from, and relocation to and from the duty station, in the event of an employment offer.

A staff member in the General Service category who has been locally recruited shall not be eligible for the entitlements and/or benefits exclusively applicable to internationally recruited staff.

Organisational Context

The Integrated Services Division (ISD) within the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) centralises the specialised support functions that provide cross-cutting support to the Office. The Division is headed by a Director who is responsible for managing the reliable and cost-effective delivery of integrated services and ensuring that the OTP is adequately supported through all relevant service functions, technologies and equipment, and that appropriate services are available to allow the implementation of the Office’s mandate. The services include planning and operations, witness protection and management, information knowledge and evidence management, forensic science, language and administrative support. The Division works to develop new approaches and strategies that promote the use of modern tools and advanced technology as mechanisms to strengthen the effectiveness of the Office.

The Planning and Field Operations Unit as part of the Planning and Operations Section takes care of the organisational planning and implementation of the field operations, including the establishment of field presence and the responsibility for safety and wellbeing of the deployed staff. This work is done in close cooperation with the Registry and in a complementary, mutually reinforcing way.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of the Planning and Field Operations Unit (PFOU) within the Integrated Services Division of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP), the incumbent performs the following tasks:

• Contribute to operations planning for field missions;
• Process mission plans for clients OTP-wide;
• Process security clearances in support of field deployment;
• Maintain and update mission planning spreadsheets, operational records and update related databases for operational purposes;
• Build and maintain a network of contacts and relations with relevant service providers in and outside of ICC, while observing the needed levels of confidentiality and best interests of the PFOU and OTP;
• Support the communication exchange between the Headquarters and OTP personnel operating in the field;
• Prepare the required specific reports on missions and other operational activities for the attention of the Management of PFO, ISD and OTP;
• Submit Weekly, Monthly and Yearly Mission Statistics and Reports;
• Act as a Deputy Travel Coordination Cell Coordinator when needed;
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Diploma of secondary education. An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience only to determine eligibility.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 (six) years of relevant work experience, preferably in an operational and multinational environment, is required. An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience only to determine eligibility.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Initiative, flexible and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all ICC staff, national and international contacts;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment in a non-discriminatory manner with respect for diversity;
• Professional and personal integrity, tact, sensitivity to other views, loyalty, judgment;
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to work with databases and spreadsheets – advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Record Manager, SAP; Teams is required;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Familiarity with field support operations would be a strong asset;
• Ability to keep strict standards of confidentiality and security;
• Professional integrity

Knowledge of languages:

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