New Vacancies at United Nations September 2026, This position is located in the Office of the President at the Arusha branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism). Under the supervision of the President and the Chef de Cabinet and Principal Legal Advisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provides specialized legal, policy, administrative, and judicial advice with respect to the President’s mandated functions and will be responsible for drafting and reviewing orders and decisions, policies and practice directions, memoranda, reports, press releases, speeches, talking points and correspondence.
• Conducts and supervises legal research, particularly on international humanitarian and criminal law and monitoring relevant developments in the relevant regions of the Mechanism’s work.
• Assists the President in supervision of enforcement of sentences, conditions of detention and independent inspections matters arising from both branches of the Mechanism.
• Provides advice and support for any matters pertaining to the press and other external relations matters
• Represents the President’s Office in institutional meetings, on boards, and at ad hoc committees.
• Provides guidance in conformity with the Mechanism’s mandate, including through coordinating with other sections and at both branches of the Mechanism.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of international law, criminal law, humanitarian law or administrative law. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with specialization in international, criminal, humanitarian or administrative law is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
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