Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in Bangui within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Judicial Affairs Officer P-3 will report to the Chief of Justice and Corrections and/or the Head of the Special Criminal Court Support Unit.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Judicial Affairs Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provides support (technical and administrative) to the Central African Special Criminal Court.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the mission's strategies related to the rule of law in relation to the operationalization and functioning of the Special Criminal Court and the development/reform of the justice and legal systems and to include advising national counterparts, providing training and monitoring the court and legal systems, etc.
- Serves as a recognized expert in one or more areas of concentration (e.g. international/hybrid criminal jurisdictions, court management and administration, legal aid, victims participation and reparations, investigations, witness protection, etc.); provides policy and operational advice to senior management on an ongoing basis and assists in programming related activities at the national level; independently handles a wide range of multidiscipline, highly complex, and often sensitive and/or conflicting matters involving issues relating to the development or reform of legal or judicial systems/institutions.
- Participates in work teams; guides, supervises and evaluates the work of junior officers; may assist in the general management and administration of the work unit, organizing and prioritizing the workload and providing general coordination and supervision of assignments.
- Plans, coordinates and supervises all activities in assigned area; ensures an integrated and harmonized approach among other components of the mission (e.g. corrections, human rights, political affairs, policy, gender, child protections, etc.) and UN entities.
- Promotes knowledge management and information sharing, including developing a culture of respect for, and inclusion of, local actors in all judicial and legal system initiatives.
- Participates in research studies and the preparation of written outputs, as well as performs extensive legal research and analysis on highly complex or novel legal issues/questions and prepares reports, studies, briefs, reports, and other written material; participates in legislative reviews and prepares commentaries.
- Provides innovative technical advice and assistance to regional and local commissions, standing committees, and other offices, etc.
- Coordinates/performs programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of work unit, including contributing to the preparation of budgets, reporting on performance and results, managing and evaluating staff performance, job interviewing and evaluation of candidates.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of Unit's mandate and strategic direction, demonstrated understanding of a range issues related to judicial, prosecutorial and legal system, reform, capacity building etc. Knowledge of (international) criminal law, relevant international human rights standard, etc. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of source and assess impact on judicial affairs initiative in assigned country/area. Ability to work under pressure on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g.: civil strife, natural disasters and human suffering). 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in law, or bar qualification, or equivalent, in addition to a first level degree in law, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with other relevant academic qualifications and/or two additional years of legal experience in the field of justice and/or rule of law assistance may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of (5) five years with a master's degree or (7) seven years with a bachelor's degree of progressively responsible professional experience, including (5) five years as a practicing lawyer, prosecutor, judge, legal academic, legal consultant, or advisor in the field of criminal justice, is required. A minimum of (2) two years of experience providing legal advice or technical assistance to the functioning of a hybrid/internationalized criminal court is required. A minimum of (1) one year of experience providing services in the field of judicial affairs or related areas within or in a field operation of the United Nations common system, a similar international organization or an international non-governmental organization is required. Experience managing multi-donor projects is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and French is required.
Application instructions
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