Grade: P1
Vacancy no.: DC/TRIB/P/2024/01
Publication date: 21 June 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 3 July 2024
Job ID: 12088
Department: TRIB
Organization Unit: TRIB
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their candidature online by the above date.
Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
The following are eligible to apply:
The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
The position is based in the Registry of the ILO Administrative Tribunal (TRIB). The Tribunal is serviced by a Registry, comprising a Registrar and a small team of legal officers. The Registry's secretariat receives the documents submitted in the course of the proceedings, supports the work of the judges and replies to requests for information.
The position will report to the Registrar of the ILO Administrative Tribunal.
1. Draft summaries of cases and notes of jurisprudence in English and French, working from written submissions in both English and French. Incorporate relevant references to the Tribunal’s case law (using Triblex and DT Search system) that can be useful to the judges in writing their judgments.
2. Undertake research and studies on problems relating to international administrative law and related relevant jurisprudence.
3. Support the Judges and the Registrar during the Tribunal sessions. Prepare background material and documents as requested by the judges, and assist in the Judges’ deliberations. Ensure prompt preparation of final judgments for further processing after each session of the Tribunal.
4. Participation in internal Registry meetings of legal officers.
5. Contribute to updating the Triblex database.
6. Perform other duties assigned by the Registrar.
First level university degree in law.
Relevant professional experience would be an advantage.
Excellent command of two working languages (English and French) of the Tribunal.
In addition to the ILO core competencies, the position requires:
Ability to: analyse defined aspects of legal issues, draft clearly and concisely to prepare studies and comments and take initiatives to keep up-to-date with new developments in the occupational area. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitude.
Conditions of employment
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Recruitment process
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