Earn over 48m as Field Operations Assistant at International Criminal Court (ICC)
Job Title: Field Operations Assistant
Organisation: International Criminal Court (ICC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Net Annual Salary: UGX 48,110,000
Reports to: Operations Risk and Field Officer
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop links with local communities and follow the socio-political situation in the areas of operations to develop and maintain the maximum level of security awareness of the local situation;
- Coordinate travel arrangements and logistic support for investigators and witnesses as required for mission support;
- Assist the coordination of security arrangements for witnesses;
- Contribute to reports for ICC headquarters and submits them in the absence of the Field Operations Officer;
- Provide administrative and some operational support to the staff of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) in the Field Office, including visiting investigators and other personnel, arrange meetings, takes minutes and follows up on decisions taken;
- Maintain the Field Operations Officer’s calendar of activities, office files and records;
- Maintain financial records of OTP field office expenditure;
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the International Criminal Court (ICC) Field Operations Assistant job opportunity should have completed secondary education.
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience. An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience only to determine eligibility.
- Experience in dealing with situations requiring high degree of confidentiality;
- Experience in dealing with traumatized people;
- Initiative, flexibility and ability to work with diverse professionals;
- Advanced knowledge of office procedures and practices;
- Hold a Valid driver’s licence;
- Advanced skills in standard Microsoft applications: Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook;
- Experience in a multinational environment would be an advantage.
- Proficiency in oral and written English is mandatory.
- Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of vernacular languages subject to the country is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) would be considered an asset.
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: 15th April 2019
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