Deadline for Applications: 28/04/2016
Organizational Unit: Services Section, Office of the Prosecutor 
Duty Station: The Hague - NL
Minimum Net Annual Salary (Single Rate): �57,026.00
Contract Duration: To be determined
 
A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this post as a result of this selection process for both fixed-term established and general temporary assistance posts.

Candidates who have already applied to this position (VA 4241), do not need to re-apply.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager of the Services Section and the direct supervision of the Head of the Information and Evidence Unit, the incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:
  • Supervise technicians and processes associated with securing electronic evidence at the seat of the Court;
  • Write technical scripts and programs that transform the structure of data to become useful in the Office�s evidence management systems;
  • Ensure the registration, digitization (wherever possible), the secure permanent storage, the registration and tracking of hardcopies (where appropriate) and the forwarding of all physical information and evidence material for court proceedings, including the maintenance of the chain of custody and the classification and confidentiality regime of the Office of the Prosecutor;
  • Translate the objectives of investigations into technical activities to assist teams in their examination of evidence in Ringtail, in the case of evidence, or TRIM for Information related to Preliminary Examinations;
  • Understand the structures and purposes of collected data and advice teams on appropriate measures to extract relevant information while maintaining forensic integrity of the evidence;
  • Populate evidence selection systems to allow teams to select potentially relevant items for registration as evidence;
  • Perform other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications
Education:
  • Advanced university degree in archive and records management, information management, law, or other relevant field.  A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
  • Training in database management or equivalent including certified training in the field of forensic data management, evidence and property room management  or other relevant fields;

Experience:
  • A minimum of two years (four years with a first level university degree) of practical experience in the field of data automation, data management and functioning of electronic devises, preferably in a legal environment;
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Advanced skills in the use of MS Access database programming and general advanced skills in the use computer software;
  • Experience in the population of litigation support or evidence review tools;
  • Excellent communication skills and client orientation;
  • Ability to work effectively and constructively in teams;
  • Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity;
  • Ability to keep strict standards of confidentiality and security;
  • Professional integrity.

Knowledge of languages:
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English and French is required. Working knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) 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;
- 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.

General Information
- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check.
- Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site.
- Post to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered.
- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitable geographical representation for positions in the professional category.
- Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.
- The Court reserves the right not to make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
- The International Criminal Court is a member organization of the Inter-Organization Mobility Accord and is interested in secondment of staff from organizations of the United Nations Common System.
Archivist, P3
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
THE HAGUE
28 July 2015-27 August 2015
15-IMA-RMT-45797-R-THE HAGUE (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
 
 
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. 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. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.

Salaries- Professional and Higher Categories:
Please follow the following link for more information.
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=SAL
Org. Setting and Reporting
The position of Archivist is located in the Mechanism Archives and Records Section, Registry, The Hague Branch. Under the supervision of the Chief Archivist, the incumbent will be part of the team responsible for the management of the records of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (�Mechanism�) and the archives of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (�ICTR�) and International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (�ICTY�).
Responsibilities
� Contribute to the development of strategies, policies and procedures for the management of Mechanism records. Implement strategies, policies and procedures, in collaboration with the other Archivists.
o Advise Mechanism officials and staff on recordkeeping issues and practices.
o Plan, organise, monitor and evaluate recordkeeping improvement projects, contributing to feasibility studies, analysis, design, development and implementation and assisting with recruitment / procurement of specialist skills or materials.
o Plan, organise, monitor and evaluate the development and delivery of recordkeeping training programmes for Mechanism staff.

� Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures for the management of the archives of the ICTR and ICTY and the provision of access to them. Implement strategies, policies and procedures, in collaboration with the other Archivists and the Associate Research Officer.
o Plan, organise, lead, monitor and evaluate work on acquisition, accessioning, arrangement and description, storage, preservation and conservation of archives.
o Plan, organise, lead, monitor and evaluate work on preparation and dissemination of finding aids for archives.
o Research, analyse and evaluate new systems or tools for the management of archives, and make recommendations for their deployment.
o Advise on and recommend measures to enhance the accessibility of archives.
o Advise on the determination of requests for access to archives. If access is approved, provide access, and information and assistance to requesters, in collaboration with the Associate Research Officer.
o Assist in advocacy and outreach programmes. Conduct research and prepare presentation and publicity material.

� Contribute to the management of the Section�s records repositories.
o Ensure that repositories are maintained and managed in accordance with required standards.
o Manage the transfer of records and archives from client offices to the Section�s repositories.
o Manage the deaccessioning and disposition of records and archives, in accordance with established policies or instructions from client offices.

� Participate in the implementation of the Mechanism�s information security and access regime. Liaise with client offices regarding information security classification, and implement decisions on classification / declassification, in collaboration with the relevant Legal Officer and Associate Research Officer.

� Contribute to the development and implementation of the Section�s plans for disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

� Supervise, guide and train support staff. Supervise the work of contractors and consultants.

� Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Section�s operations and services by: keeping abreast of professional developments; supporting audits of the Section�s work; participating in internal reviews of the Section�s work, recommending improvements and implementing approved initiatives.

� Assist the Chief Archivist / Deputy Chief Archivist in planning, budgeting, procurement, finance, human resources or facilities management, as required.

� Perform other duties, as required.
Competencies
� Professionalism � Demonstrable knowledge of recordkeeping theory and practice, and of established standards in records management and archives management. Ability to advise on recordkeeping based on analysis of organisational objectives. Demonstrable conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills. Ability to conduct research and analysis, and formulate and present recommendations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 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.

� 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.

� Managing Performance � Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

� Judgement / Decision-making � Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree in archival science, records management, information management or related field. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in archives management, records management or information management. Experience of managing physical records in a variety of media and formats, including artefacts, is required. Experience of strict information security regimes is highly desirable. Experience with international tribunals or national courts is desirable. Experience in project management is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and / or a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on �Manuals� hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.

Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS� BANK ACCOUNTS.
DIGITAL ARCHIVIST (Recruit from Roster), P3
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
ARUSHA
17 June 2015-2 July 2015
15-IMA-RMT-44099-F-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
 
 
Special Notice
This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. 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. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The position of Digital Archivist is located in the Mechanism Archives and Records Section, Registry, Arusha Branch. Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Archivist, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of the digital records of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (�Mechanism�) and the digital component of the archives of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (�ICTR�) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (�ICTY�).
Responsibilities
� Contribute to the development of strategies, policies and procedures for the management of Mechanism records. Implement strategies, policies and procedures, in collaboration with the other Archivists.
- Advise Mechanism officials and staff on digital recordkeeping issues and practices.
- Plan, organise, monitor and evaluate digital recordkeeping improvement projects, contributing to feasibility studies, analysis, design, development and implementation and assisting with recruitment/procurement of specialist skills or materials.
- Plan, organise, monitor and evaluate the development and delivery of digital recordkeeping training programmes for Mechanism staff.

� Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures for the management of the archives of the ICTR and ICTY and the provision of access to them. Implement strategies, policies and procedures, in collaboration with the other Archivists and the Associate Research Officer.
- Plan, organise, lead, monitor and evaluate work on acquisition, accessioning, arrangement and description, storage, preservation and conservation of digital archives.
- Plan, organise, lead, monitor and evaluate work on preparation and dissemination of finding aids for digital archives.
- Advise on and recommend measures to enhance the accessibility of digital archives.
- Advise on the determination of requests for access to digital archives. If access is approved, provide access, and information and assistance to requesters, in collaboration with the Associate Research Officer.
- Assist in advocacy and outreach programmes. Conduct research and prepare presentation and publicity material.

� Contribute to the development and implementation of the Mechanism�s digital preservation programme.
- Research, analyse and evaluate new systems or tools for the management of digital archives, and make recommendations for their deployment.
- Ensure that digital repositories are developed and managed in accordance with required standards.
- Plan, organise, lead, monitor and evaluate work on ingest, curation and preservation of digital content, primarily in the Arusha Branch, including digital forensic activities.
- Plan, organise, lead, monitor and evaluate work on delivery of digital content to discovery and delivery platforms.

� Participate in the implementation of the Mechanism�s information security and access regime. Liaise with client offices regarding information security classification, and implement decisions on classification / declassification, in collaboration with the relevant Legal Officer and Associate Research Officer.

� Contribute to the development and implementation of the Section�s plans for disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

� Supervise, guide and train support staff. Supervise the work of contractors and consultants.

� Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Section�s operations and services by: keeping abreast of professional developments; supporting audits of the Section�s work; participating in internal reviews of the Section�s work, recommending improvements and implementing approved initiatives.

� Assist the Chief / Deputy Chief Archivist in planning, budgeting, procurement, finance, human resources or facilities management, as required.

� Perform other duties, as required.
Competencies
� Professionalism � Demonstrable knowledge of recordkeeping theory and practice, and of established standards in records management and archives management. Demonstrable knowledge of current standards, best practices and trends in digital preservation and digital recordkeeping. Ability to advise on recordkeeping technology based on analysis of organisational objectives. Demonstrable conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills. Ability to conduct research and analysis, and formulate and present recommendations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 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.

� 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.

� Technological Awareness � Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

� Managing Performance � Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

� Judgement / Decision-making � Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree in archival science, records management, information management or related field. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in archives management, records management or information management. Experience of managing digital records and archives, including digital preservation, is required. Experience of strict information security regimes is highly desirable. Experience with international tribunals or national courts is desirable. Experience in project management is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and / or a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on �Manuals� hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.

Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS� BANK ACCOUNTS.
INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS (Court Support Services Section), REGISTRY, I
INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
THE HAGUE
14 May 2015-13 July 2015
15-LEG-ICTY-43038-R-THE HAGUE
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
 
 
Special Notice
A complete online application including ALL of the documents listed below is required. Please note that documents may only be in English or French, and that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applicants must attach ALL of the following documents to each UN Careers portal application submitted via https://careers.un.org:
1. completed ICTY Intern Acceptance and Undertaking
2. completed Internship preference and availability form
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation
4. Copies of university/law studies transcripts (including courses taken and grades received)
5. A photocopy of your valid medical insurance OR a signed statement confirming your intent to obtain medical insurance while you are in the Netherlands
6. A sample of the applicant�s written work preferably in a field relevant to the work of the Tribunal and not longer than ten pages.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991, more commonly referred to as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia or ICTY, is a body of the United Nations established to prosecute serious crimes committed during the wars in the former Yugoslavia, and to try their perpetrators. The tribunal is an ad hoc UN court which is located in The Hague, The Netherlands.

General information on the ICTY internship program may be found on the ICTY web site�s internship pages, including:
� Information about the ICTY offices which offer internships: http://www.icty.org/sid/113
� Additional information about the ICTY Internship programme: http://www.icty.org/sid/127
� Forms relevant to the ICTY Internship programme: http://www.icty.org/sid/128
� ICTY Internship FAQs: http://www.icty.org/sid/129

An ICTY internship is UNPAID and full-time. Core working hours for interns are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required to meet deadlines for specific projects. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. The duration of an ICTY internship can range from a minimum of three months to a maximum of six months, according to the needs of the intern�s assigned office.


This position is located in the Court Support Services Section (CSSS) of the Registry and under the direct supervision and direction of an Internship Coordinator who is a Court Officer. The incumbent will work with the Court Operations Unit (COU) and the Victims and Witnesses Section (VWS). COU ensures the smooth and efficient operation of court proceedings and its primary purpose is to facilitate all court proceedings, including not only trials but also hearings, conferences, depositions and Rule 92bis missions. COU has responsibility for making all necessary organizational and judicial arrangements for court proceedings and is responsible for the receipt, filing, reproduction and public dissemination of court documents, including transcripts, exhibits, arrest warrants, indictments, motions, briefs and court orders issued by the Chambers. COU is also the official custodian and maintains the archives of all official court case records which include audio visual records. In addition, COU is host of a large amount of administrative legal projects and also provides administrative support to Accused at the ICTY that have elected to represent themselves. Interns are incorporated in all COU tasks and are provided with projects to be completed before the end of their internship.
The VWS is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all witnesses, whether called by the prosecution, the defencem or the court itself. The COU is also chargd with providing legal support to the VWS on legal issues arising in the unit, including requests to vary protective measures.
Responsibilities
In CSSS, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the Chief, COU, VWS, Judicial Records Management, Court Officers, Pro Se Legal Liaison Officer and Judicial Archives Unit. Interns assist with a broad range of projects, including: support on administrative legal issues for the daily tasks of the Court Officers; legal research and drafting submissions, reports, and correspondence with internal and external authorities; research on judicial activities and elaboration of judicial advice related to issues concerning procedure and judicial practices of hearings; managing transcripts of all hearings; involvement with the arrival or departure of detained persons from/to The Hague. Interns may also perform routine tasks such as compiling and collating materials, and other duties as assigned by CSSS.
Competencies
Core Values
� Professionalism 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.

� Respect for Diversity � Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats men and women equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making; does not discriminate against any individual or group.

� Integrity - Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours. Acts without consideration of personal gain. Resists undue political pressure in decision-making. Does not abuse power or authority. Stands by decisions that are in the Organization�s interest, even if they are unpopular. Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.

Core Competencies:
� 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.
Education
Candidates for internships in COU are required to �(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor�s level or equivalent); or (c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above), and if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.� Applicants must be able to demonstrate technological awareness and be able to use computers.
Work Experience
Applicants are not necessarily required to have previous professional work experience for participation in the programme but at the time of the application must be at least 18 years old. Prior legal experience will be considered as an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Tribunal. Fluency in oral and written English is required and knowledge of French or Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian will be considered an asset.
Assessment Method
Short-listed candidates may be contacted by the hiring team directly if further information is needed during the review of their application. Due to the high volume of applications received, candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS� BANK ACCOUNTS.