LEGAL OFFICER, Arusha, Tanzania

## LEGAL OFFICER, Arusha, Tanzania - Organization:IRMCT - International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the President at the Arusha branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism). Under the supervision of the President and the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: - Provides specialized legal, policy, administrative, and judicial advice with respect to the President’s mandated functions and will be responsible for drafting and reviewing orders and decisions, policies and practice directions, memoranda, reports, press releases, speeches, talking points and correspondence. - Conducts and supervises legal research, particularly on international humanitarian and criminal law and monitoring relevant developments in the relevant regions of the Mechanism’s work. - Assists the President in supervision of enforcement of sentences, conditions of detention and independent inspections matters arising from both branches of the Mechanism. - Provides advice and support for any matters pertaining to the press and other external relations matters - Represents the President’s Office in institutional meetings, on boards, and at ad hoc committees. - Provides guidance in conformity with the Mechanism’s mandate, including through coordinating with other sections and at both branches of the Mechanism. - Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Performs other duties as may be assigned. PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of international law, criminal law, humanitarian law or administrative law. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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 organisational 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. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with specialization in international, criminal, humanitarian or administrative law is required. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. Job - Specific Qualification A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, at either the national or international level, preferably with an emphasis in criminal law, international law, humanitarian law or administrative law is required. Experience of working with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. Experience working on detention and sentence enforcement matters is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. English and French are the working languages of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. For this job opening, EnglishandFrench are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2026 and may be subject to extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be subject to budgetary approval. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment an