Appeals Counsel, Arusha

APPEALS COUNSEL, P4 (Multiple), P4

Department/ Office

OTP - APPEALS AND LEGAL ADVISORY DIVISION, ARUSHA

Duty Station

ARUSHA

Posting Period

22 August 2011-21 September 2011

Job Opening number

11-ROL-ICTR ARUSHA OP APLD-20835-R-ARUSHA (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

The post is located in the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP)/ Appeals and Legal Advisory Division (ALAD). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of a Senior Appeals Counsel and the general supervision of the Chief of ALAD.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Senior Appeals Counsel, the incumbent shall;

-Co-ordinate the handling of appeals on behalf of the Prosecutor before the Appeals Chamber and, as a team leader, co-ordinate the provision of legal advice to trial teams and senior managements in OTP;

-Handle a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary issues, relating to matters of substantive international and national criminal law, evidence, and procedure;

-Review and analyze final judgments and interlocutory decisions of Trial Chambers and provide advice on advisability and grounds of appeal;

-Draft notices of appeal or requests for certification to appeal and appeal briefs on behalf of the Prosecutor in post trial judgment and interlocutory appeals;

-Conduct legal research and writing, review trial records, and conduct database searches, in relation to the preparation of appeal briefs and the handling of pre-appeal motions and in order to provide legal advice to trial teams;

-Provide legal advice to trial teams on a range of issues, relating to substantive law, procedure, evidence, disclosure, ethics, and trial strategy and tactics;

-Handle various pre-appeal motions on behalf of the Prosecutor;

-Appear as lead counsel for the Prosecutor at hearings before the Appeals Chamber;

-Assist the Senior Appeals Counsel in preparing for oral argument in appeals, attend in court as co-counsel with the Senior Appeals Counsel before the Appeals Chamber;

- ensure compliance with orders or directives of the Appeals Chamber, and make oral submissions at appeal hearings or related proceedings;

-Serve as mentor to other appellate counsel and legal interns assigned to appeals;

-Assist in the preparation and delivery of in-house legal training within OTP; and

-Discharge promptly and competently any other tasks assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter; be conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; be motivated by professional, rather than personal concerns; and control oneself in stressful situations.

Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret messages correctly, and respond appropriately and timely; and demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping others informed.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others, with respect for and sensitivity to diversity, to achieve organizational goals; ability to solicit the input of others, by genuinely valuing their ideas and expertise; and a builder of consensus for the purpose of accomplishing tasks and providing direction to members of a team.

Planning and organization: Ability to develop clear goals consistent with agreed strategies, identify priorities, and monitor and adjust plans & actions, as necessary to achieve work objectives.

Technological awareness: Ability to keep abreast of available technology, and have the capacity to apply technology appropriately to tasks, and show willingness to learn new technologies.

Leadership: Being proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives, and have the ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts, by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.

Judgment and Decision making: Ability to identify key issues in a complex situation and gather relevant information before making a decision.

Education

Advanced law degree from a University of recognized standing. Advanced studies in International Criminal law or International Humanitarian law and relevant advocacy experience before international and national jurisdictions may be accepted in lieu of an advanced law degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant practical legal experience is required. Advocacy experience as a trial or an appellate advocate in the field of international criminal law is required. The candidate must be of good professional standing, with no disciplinary record relating to unprofessional or unethical conduct.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). For the post advertised, fluency in spoken and written English or French is required and a good working knowledge of the other is highly desirable.

Assessment Method

The candidate will be required to take a competency and technical based interview.

Special Notice

Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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