Job Title: Field Assistant (VPR)
Organisation: International Criminal Court (ICC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 66,861,000
About Organisation:
The International Criminal Court (ICC), governed by the Rome Statute, is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. The ICC is an independent international organisation, and is not part of the United Nations system. Its seat is at The Hague in the Netherlands. Although the Court’s expenses are funded primarily by States Parties, it also receives voluntary contributions from governments, international organisations, individuals, corporations and other entities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Field Officer (VPR), the Field Assistant (VPR) will perform the following tasks:
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of field strategies, policies, and activities relating to the Registry’s role in the participation of victims in proceedings and reparations, in accordance with the functions of the Registry and specific judicial orders;
- Liaise with victims on the ground, maintain relations with community-based organisations, and communicate their concerns to the VPRS at the HQ;
- Participate in field meetings and workshops and in the preparation of standard forms and informational materials relating to victim participation and reparations;
- Inform victims and survivors of their rights before the ICC;
- Support VPRS intermediaries and field clerks in accordance with the Court Guidelines on Intermediaries;
- Identify the needs of VPRS intermediaries, and help prepare and implement activities to respond to those needs; Guide, supervise and train VPRS intermediaries and field clerks when requested;
- Collaborate with the VPRS to distribute application forms and other materials relating to victim participation and reparation and assist victims in filling out the forms;
- Arrange for the collection and transmission of filled participation and reparations forms to HQ, including the scanning of such documents, while observing all protocols relating to the handling of confidential information;
- Review victims’ applications received to make an initial assessment of completeness and request further information from applicants if necessary;
- Review the quality of the work of the VPRS intermediaries and field clerks on the ground;
- Assist in the organization of all administrative aspects of the VPRS field work;
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Completion of secondary education.
Experience:
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience is required. An advanced or first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years working experience only to determine eligibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience engaging with victims, affected communities, legal groups, civil society organisations, academics and other relevant stakeholders.
- Experience in managing sensitive information as the incumbent will be dealing with information relating to victims, intermediaries and third parties, whose identities are confidential in the proceedings.
- Field experience and/or knowledge and understanding of the countries or regions in which the Court operates.
- Knowledge of ICC law and procedure, the Courts’ legal texts, and the judicial proceedings related to the designated country is desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Public speaking skills and ability to convey complex information and messages in a simple way and easily understood by target audiences.
- Ability to interact with victims and survivors of crimes and grave human rights violations; knowledge of techniques on interaction with victims and trauma-informed interviews will be considered an asset.
- Ability to detect and prevent potential communication problems based on analysis; ability to think of solutions to potential problems, including contingency problems that typically involve resource planning and gaining the cooperation of others, e.g. when organising an event;
- Ability to organise own work effectively and provide support to the field
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, computer knowledge;
- Awareness of, empathy with, and sensitivity to victims of sexual violence, children, as well as disabled and older persons;
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information and follow relevant protocols.
- Knowledge of Languages:
- Proficiency in one of the Court’s working languages, French or English, is required. Working knowledge of the other is an asset. Knowledge of Ateso is considered an asset.
ICC Leadership Competencies
- Purpose
- Collaboration
- People
- Results
ICC Core Competencies
- Dedication to the mission and values
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Learning and developing
- Handling uncertain situations
- Interaction
- Realising objectives
- Learn more about ICC leadership and core competencies.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 11th December 2025
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Level of Education: high school
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72