Earn 45m Annually as Field Case Management Assistant at International Criminal Court (ICC)

Job Title:       Field Case Management Assistant
Organisation: International
Criminal Court (ICC)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Net Annual Salary: UGX
45,182,000
Reports to: Associate Team
Leader
About ICC:
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.
Job Summary: The Field Case
Management Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that the witnesses appear
in the Court appropriately protected, supported and as scheduled by the
Chambers. Furthermore, it is responsible for the management of the ICC
Protection Programme (ICCPP) and may cooperate with States, intergovernmental
and non-governmental organisations in providing any of the protection and
support measures stipulated by the Statute.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:    
Within
this framework, and under the direct supervision of the Associate Team Leader,
the incumbent performs the following duties:
  • The incumbent interacts with the ICCPP
    participants within the framework of approved case management plans and
    under specific instructions by the Associate Team Leader and Senior Field
    Case Management Assistant;
  • Offers psychosocial and other practical
    assistance to the ICCPP participants with the view of contributing to
    their efforts to obtain self-sustainability and non-dependence on VWS
    assistance as soon as practicable. Monitors the progress of the ICCPP
    participants and reports to the Associate Team Leader respectively;
  • Executes protection operations relating to
    threat and risk assessment missions, movement of witnesses for testimony,
    organisation of video-link testimony, extraction of ICCPP participants and
    their transfer to third States and administers the initial response system
    in the field;
  • Takes part in, acts as a resource and
    executes tasks in connection to VWS operations in the field across various
    cases and situations;
  • Provides psychosocial and other practical
    support to testifying witnesses and assists where required with any
    administrative or logistical tasks in respect of their appearance in
    Court. Implements the court room familiarisation protocol, monitors the wellbeing
    of witnesses during testimony and provides in-court assistance under the
    guidance of the Associate Welfare Officer;
  • Imports data to the witness management
    database and ensures the completeness of record in respect of ICCPP
    participants and testifying witnesses;
  • Protects the safety, physical and
    psychological wellbeing, dignity and privacy of all victims and witnesses,
    with regard to all relevant factors, including age, health, and nature of
    the crime, in particular, but not limited to, where the crime involves
    sexual or gender violence or violence against children;
  • Maintains confidentiality at all times,
    respect the interests of the witness, and act impartially when cooperating
    with all parties;
  • Performs any other duties as required.



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the International
    Criminal Court (ICC) Field Case Management Assistant job opportunity
    should hold a Diploma
  • At least six years of progressively
    responsible relevant experience in assistance to victims and witnesses or
    protection schemes within court or law enforcement structures, in a
    national or international witness protection programme or other relevant
    entity. An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered
    as a substitute for two years’ working experience only to determine
    eligibility;
  • Operational experience in a national or
    international witness protection programme, law enforcement or security
    structure or other relevant framework is required;
  • Previous experience in working with
    victims of sexual violence, children, the elderly and the disabled is
    desirable;
  • Prior exposure and experience in executing
    protection operations in demanding circumstances is desirable;
  • Surveillance and counter surveillance
    skills and experience are desirable;
  • Work experience in a conflict or post
    conflict context is desirable.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    witness protection and support operations;
  • Advanced interpersonal, negotiation and
    organisational skills;
  • Ability to deal effectively with victims
    and witnesses in stressful situations, particularly with those who have
    suffered trauma;
  • Ability to work with persons from a wide
    range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds;
  • Ability to maintain both internal and
    external relationships at operational level in matters relevant to the
    victims/witnesses protection, support and other assistance;
  • Cultural and gender sensitivity;
  • Ability to work and operate in a
    multicultural environment;
  • Absolute integrity, tact, sensitivity,
    discretion and good judgment, including particular sensitivity to the
    needs of victims of sexual violence, children, the elderly and the
    disabled;
  • Knowledge of the legal framework of the
    Court;
  • Well-developed written and verbal
    communication skills with a keen attention to details.
  • Knowledge of Languages: Proficiency
    in the working language of the Court, English or French, as applicable to
    the duty station is essential. Knowledge of the other is desirable.
    Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese,
    Russian and Spanish) is an asset. Knowledge of local languages is
    considered an asset.
ICC Core 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;
  • Stays abreast with 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:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to join the
International Criminal Court (ICC) should apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 18th August 2017

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