2024 Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Developing Country Candidates (DCC) Trust Fund at UN

UN Jobs SpecialistMarch 12, 2024

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This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Developing Country
Candidates (DCC) Trust Fund and is addressed exclusively to candidates from Least Developed
Countries as defined by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed
Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS). A
complete list of eligible countries can also be found at the end of this vacancy announcement.

Brief Information , context and purpose of the position

The Office of the Prosecutor (“OTP”) is an independent organ of the International Criminal Court
(“ICC”). It is responsible for examining situations under the jurisdiction of the Court where genocide,
crimes against humanity and war crimes appear to have been committed, and carrying out
investigations and prosecutions against the individuals who are allegedly most responsible for those
crimes.

The JPO in Investigations will be integrated in an Unified Team, comprised of investigators, analysts
and lawyers. Such teams are led by a representative of the Prosecutor and have the responsibility of
investigating and prosecuting the crimes committed in the context of a situation under investigation.
Within the Unified Teams, the JPO will be responsible for objectively and independently collecting
evidence and performing other investigative activities to further the investigation and establish the
truth, while ensuring proper witness and information management.

Career 2

Candidates MUST BE NATIONALS OF ONE OF THESE ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES

Candidates must but be born on or after 01/01/1991 to be eligible for the position.

Duties, responsibilities and Output Expectations

Under the overall management of the Deputy Prosecutor and the Head of the Unified Team, and the
direct supervision of the investigation Team Leader, the incumbent is expected to:

Collect, screen and handle information and evidence in accordance with ICC legal framework
and OTP standard operating procedures;
Conduct investigative interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects producing written or
audio/video-recorded records of interview;
Manage contacts with external persons including victims, witnesses and intermediaries;
Undertake the review and analysis of collected information and evidence and make
recommendations for the next steps in the investigations;
Take responsibility for the identification of required corroboration activities, as well as new
leads and avenues of investigation;
Assist the investigation team in developing a support network to further the investigations,
including contacts with governmental and non-governmental organisations, civil society
groups, relevant diaspora groups, media and other country/regional networks;
Contribute, when required, to the process of disclosure of information and evidence in the
judicial proceedings;
Plan and participate in field missions;
Support the Division in the development and implementation of strategic objectives and
operational standards;
Testify before the Chamber, when required;
Performs other duties as required.

The JPO will be integrated in an Unified Team, comprised of investigators, analysts and lawyers. The
JPO will be under the overall management of the Deputy Prosecutor and the Head of the Unified
Team, and the direct supervision of the investigation Team Leader.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:
An advanced university degree (e.g. Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in in Law, Criminology
or other related fields, for example in Human Rights, Psychology, or Journalism, is required. A first level university degree (e.g. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional
years of qualifying experience gained after the first-level university degree is accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.

A diploma in criminal investigation from a law enforcement academy and/or relevant training in
crime investigation techniques combined with eight years of relevant experience may be considered
in lieu of a university degree.

Working experience:
A minimum of one year (three years with a first level university degree) of professional experience
gained after the first qualifying university degree in either criminal investigations, investigations of
serious human rights violations, financial investigations or investigative analysis, with a special focus
on complex, large-scale cases, is required; Or same level of professional experience working with
NGO’s/IGO’s/International Commissions of Enquiry, with a special focus on complex, large-scale
cases, is required;

Experience conducting interviews with victims, witnesses or suspects is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to formulate investigative hypothesis, assess critically sources of different types, crosscheck multiple sources and draft analytical reports;
Good communication and negotiation skills; ability to communicate effectively and establish
a good rapport with victims, witnesses and other external partners: police, NGOs, journalists,
etc.;
Ability for team-work, including listening, sharing, communicating, taking responsibility,
providing peer-support and feedback in an respectful manner;
Ability to properly manage confidential information and to comply with high level
confidentiality requirements;
Ability to research, organize, synthesize and analyze complex and large volumes of
information;
Good problem-solving skills and ability for creative thinking when dealing with complex and
unforeseen situations;
Knowledge of the requirements of international criminal law concerning the elements of
crimes and modes of liability;
Ability for pragmatic thinking and action, to focus on key points, identify priorities, plan work
according to realistic objectives and schedules, and to recommend and implement specific
action within short deadlines;
Ability to work under stressful conditions;
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment
and plans;
Awareness of gender issues and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect and appreciation for
diversity;
High standards of professional and personal integrity and a strong commitment to the
mandate and core values of the International Criminal Court.

Languages:
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required. Working
knowledge of the other is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge of another official language the Court (Russian, Arabic, Chinese and Spanish) would be
considered an asset. Proficiency in Ukrainian or Hebrew is highly desirable

Competencies:
Dedication to the mission and values

Acts consistently in accordance with the mission and values of the Organisation;
Maintains confidentiality, acts with integrity and shows respect for diversity;
Shows commitment to the organisation;
Presents a positive image of the organisation during external discussions.
Professionalism
Applies professional and technical expertise;
Keeps abreast of organisational issues;
Produces workable solutions to a range of problems;

Teamwork

Listens, consults and communicates proactively;
Handles disagreements with tact and diplomacy;
Recognises and rewards the contribution of others;
Learning and developing
Identifies development strategies needed to achieve work and career goals and makes
use of developmental or training opportunities;
Learns from successes and failures;
Seeks feedback and gives feedback to others to increase organisational effectiveness;
Seeks opportunities for improvement of work;
Has an open mind and contributes to innovation.
Handling uncertain situations
Adapts to changing circumstances;
Deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunities it presents;
Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing
circumstances;
Manages time effectively.
Interaction
Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly;
Handles contacts with diplomacy and tact;
Communicates in a transparent and open way with internal and external contacts while
complying with confidentiality requirements.
Realising objectives
Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm;
Keeps to agreements with others;
Focuses on client needs;
Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people;
Monitors and maintains quality and productivity.

How to apply
Candidates who would like to apply should do so online via
https://owa.undesa.it/oas/oas.aspx?CMD=START&CP=14

Applications must be received no later than 31 March 2024, 6.00 pm (Eastern Time UTC-5, New
York USA). Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will receive a
confirmation of receipt.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter.

Please note that this post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO)
Developing Country Candidates (DCC) Trust Fund and is addressed exclusively to candidates from
Least Developed Countries as defined by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for
the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing
States (UN-OHRLLS).

Afghanistan Guinea-Bissau Senegal
Angola Haiti Sierra Leone
Bangladesh Kiribati Solomon Islands
Benin Lao People’s Democratic Republic Somalia
Burkina Faso Lesotho South Sudan
Burundi Liberia Sudan
Cambodia Madagascar Tanzania
Central African Republic Malawi Timor-Leste
Chad Mali Togo
Comoros Mauritania Tuvalu
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mozambique Uganda
Djibouti Myanmar Yemen
Eritrea Nepal Zambia
Ethiopia Niger
Gambia Rwanda
Guinea Sao Tome and Principe