Head of Suspects-at-Large Unit (P-4)

Position description

Duties and Responsibilities

Within this framework, and under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Judicial Cooperation Support Section, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Management of Unit and overall objectives

• Leads, manages, develops, and oversees the staff of the unit and the work carried out by the Unit, including through effective human resources management and prioritization of work;
• Advises the Chief of Section on strategies and policies related to the timely execution of the warrants of arrest or summonses to appear;
• Produces legal drafts and other draft operating documents for the Suspects-at-Large Unit for approval by the Chief of section. Adopts relevant procedures for the effective functioning of Unit;
• Acts as a focal point for all matters related to suspects at large and external relations activities in support of these matters;
• Ensures or oversees adequate information management of Registry’s external interactions in relation to suspects at large;
• Monitors, analyses and reports on implementation and impact of applicable strategies and activities of the Unit and within delegated authority, takes or advises on follow-up actions;
• Works closely together with Registry stakeholders (inter alia the External Operations Support Section, the New York Liaison Office and Country Offices) as well as with the other organs of the Court to achieve Registry objectives;
• Assists in liaising with the relevant stakeholders, to provide advice in line with the established procedures of the JCSS in an aim to ensure efficient and strategic execution of relevant judicial orders in the pursuit of the mandate of the section.

External relations activities in relation to suspects at large related matters

• Ensures the consistent implementation of the Registry’s external relations strategies in relation to suspects at large and supports the Registry’s high-level activities in this regard;
• Liaises, builds and fosters networks and partnerships with diplomatic and State representatives, judicial authorities, law enforcement authorities, other entities including intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations;
• On matters relating to suspects at large, represents, upon the request/delegation of the Chief of Section, the Registry in meetings and conferences; undertakes speaking engagements and makes presentations to groups;
• Alerts the Section Chief of opportunities for the development of network of contacts and relation building;
• Acts as a focal point for external relations actions to further the execution and development of strategies on the Registry’s mandate to implement arrest warrants;
• Prepares draft legal and technical advice and strategies and/ or provides relevant input to strategies in relation to the implementation of arrest warrants and the surrender of suspects at large, for approval by the Chief of Section and, as appropriate, stakeholders outside of the Section.

Role in the judicial activities relating to the implementation of arrest warrants

• Leads, under the direction of the Chief of Section and in consultation with other organs of the Court, efforts in tracking the whereabouts of suspects at large;
• Represents, upon the request of the Chief of Section, the Registry in Court proceedings or in other fora on matters relating to suspects at large and arrests;
• Leads and coordinates, upon delegation by the Chief of section and in consultation with the other organs of the Court and the relevant States or entities, operations for the implementation of requests for arrest and surrender as well as any other activities related to suspects at large;
• Develops strategies, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, to optimize the execution of pending arrest warrants for the consideration of the Chief of Section and for further approval to the Director and/or Registrar.

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations or any related field, is required. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

• A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience (ten years with a first-level university degree) in external or international relations cooperation, negotiation and/or international criminal justice is required. Background in law enforcement or military would be considered an asset;
• Experience with source management, covert operations (protecting our information/sources/protect our working methods), tracking and in developing networks with law enforcement authorities as well as field experience would be considered as an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent management and leadership skills;
• Experience in managerial positions in international organizations;
• Experience in supervising staff; drafting and reviewing policies, operating procedures and standard forms, developing strategies and work plans;
• Experience working in the international legal environment, working with judicial branches, Law enforcement and highly sensitive situations;
• Excellent decision-making skills, with a well-developed ability to balance interests and translate general strategic plans into concrete strategies and actions for the Unit;
• A proven ability to provide direction, to plan and establish priorities and to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity;
• Coordination and organisational skills; written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; Strong negotiation skills;
• Strategic planning and analytical skills; Expertise in analysis techniques;
• Ability to work under pressure, under strict deadlines and with substantial travel obligations. Capacity to prioritise duties while foreseeing risks;
• Diplomatic skills; Tact, diplomacy and discretion;
• Problem-solving skills, excellent judgment and decision-making;
• Absolute discretion and loyalty;
• Respect for GRGB and (cultural) diversity. Ability to work effectively and constructively with colleagues from different professional, national and cultural backgrounds.

Knowledge of Languages

• Fluency in either of the working languages, English or French, is essential. Working knowledge of the other language is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an asset (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

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