Org. Setting and ReportingThe International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It is composed of 15 judges, elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council. The Court has a twofold role: first, to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States; and, second, to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is the only principal organ of the United Nations not serviced by the Secretariat. The Court has its own administration, the Registry, which provides judicial support to the Court and acts as a permanent administrative organ. The Registry is headed by a Registrar, elected by the Court. The incumbent is appointed by the Registrar with the approval of the President (Rules of Court, Art. 25). The position is located in the Registry's Department of Legal Matters and the incumbent reports to its Head. ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to the Department of Legal Matters in the two official languages of the Court (French and English). Under the supervision of the Head of the Department of Legal Matters, the incumbent will in particular perform the following duties: 1. Prepares and formats legal documents for the Department in both English and French, in particular: (a) preparing and formatting a large amount of official correspondence with the Parties to pending cases; (b) typing, formatting, editing and proof-reading draft Judgments and Orders, reports and speeches, some of which are of a highly confidential nature; (c) storing all documents created by the Department in an electronic file management system; (d) coordinating the issuance of documents for the Court and Drafting Committees. 2. Serves as contact point for the Department vis-à-vis external stakeholders inside and outside the Court, including: (a) Independently handling a variety of inquiries from internal and external parties, including providing general information on processes and procedures related to the legal activities of the Court, relevant instruments, etc. (b) as requested, drafting emails on behalf of the Head of the Department to the Registrar, Members of the Court, Parties to cases and other stakeholders; (c) placing and screening telephone calls, answering queries with discretion. 3. Assists and manages priorities and work flow of the Department, including: (a) maintaining the calendar of the Department, including all relevant meetings and deadlines as well as work schedules and anticipated absences of all members of the Department. (b) acting as a focal point within the Department, communicating relevant information, on the instructions of the Head of the Department, to appropriate Legal Officers in the Department or to other Departments. (c) updating and maintaining large distribution lists, such as contact information for all States entitled to appear before the Court, as well as specific distribution lists (e.g. contact information of intervening States in each case, of States and organizations participating in advisory opinions, of States parties to international conventions the construction of which could be at issue in each case, etc.); (d) monitoring timely receipt of legal submissions and correspondence from the Parties. 4. Carries out basic legal research and writing tasks at the request of the Head of the Department of Legal Matters and Legal Officers in the Department, including: (a) conducting basic research on assigned issues, using existing legal files and alternative sources (e.g. computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet or other databases); (b) preparing initial versions of certain types of routine correspondence to the Parties; (c) verifying facts and checking references in legal drafts. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of organizational legal framework, relevant legal processes, procedures and terminology for review, examination, preparation and processing of legal documents. Ability to conduct research using diverse legal research sources (including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other data bases). Ability to review and synthesize information and present findings and recommendations in a required format. Knowledge of information management, classification and retrieval systems. Ability to show tact and discretion in dealing with high-ranking officials and with confidential matters and materials. Excellent typing skills and knowledge of software including Microsoft Office. Ability to use office email systems and knowledge of all other office equipment and procedures. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationTraining in legal matters is desirable. Excellent typing skills and knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of office email systems and other office equipment and procedures is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years (five years with a first level university degree) of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in administrative and general support services in a legal or judicial environment is required. Experience within an international environment is desirable. Experience with international legal terminology, in both English and French, is desirable. Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the official and working languages of the International Court of Justice. An excellent command of both English and French (equivalent to UN Level III - Advanced Language Competence) is required. AssessmentThe assessment of qualified candidates will include written tests and a competency and/or knowledge-based interview. Special NoticeThe Court is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a staff member. This post is subject to local recruitment pursuant to United Nations Staff Rule 4.4. All staff in the General Service and related categories are in principle recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the seat of the Court, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment is not eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Candidates living outside the Netherlands or beyond commuting distance of the seat of the Court may apply for the position but will be regarded as local applicants and be subject to the same conditions. Candidates meeting the requirements of the position may be invited for tests and interview remotely or at the seat of the Court in The Hague. In the latter case, those candidates will be required to cover their own travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. The selected candidate may be subject to security clearance, including verification of the information provided and a criminal record check. All candidates should be prepared to submit an electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested. The Registrar reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to the post, or to appoint one at a lower level or on the basis of a modified job description. Applications that are found by the Court to meet the vacancy announcement criteria may be added to a reserve list in case a similar vacancy arises in the future. Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. In addition to a salary paid in euros, the Court offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave, a pension plan and subsidized medical insurance. If the selected candidate is a staff member from an organization applying the United Nations Common System of Salaries and Allowances, the provisions of the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan may be applied. United Nations ConsiderationsIn accordance with the ICJ Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with ICJ if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on \"Manuals\" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances, and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No FeeICJ does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. 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