Field Assistant (VPR) job at International Criminal Court (ICC) | Apply Now

• Completion of secondary education.

Experience:

• A minimum of six years of relevant experience is required. An advanced or first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years working experience only to determine eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience engaging with victims, affected communities, legal groups, civil society organisations, academics and other relevant stakeholders.

• Experience in managing sensitive information as the incumbent will be dealing with information relating to victims, intermediaries and third parties, whose identities are confidential in the proceedings.

• Field experience and/or knowledge and understanding of the countries or regions in which the Court operates.

• Knowledge of ICC law and procedure, the Courts’ legal texts, and the judicial proceedings related to the designated country is desirable.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Public speaking skills and ability to convey complex information and messages in a simple way and easily understood by target audiences.

• Ability to interact with victims and survivors of crimes and grave human rights violations; knowledge of techniques on interaction with victims and trauma-informed interviews will be considered an asset.

• Ability to detect and prevent potential communication problems based on analysis; ability to think of solutions to potential problems, including contingency problems that typically involve resource planning and gaining the cooperation of others, e.g. when organising an event;

• Ability to organise own work effectively and provide support to the field

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, computer knowledge;

• Awareness of, empathy with, and sensitivity to victims of sexual violence, children, as well as disabled and older persons;

• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information and follow relevant protocols.

• Knowledge of Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the Court’s working languages, French or English, is required. Working knowledge of the other is an asset. Knowledge of Ateso is considered an asset.

ICC Leadership Competencies

• Purpose

• Collaboration

• People

• Results

ICC Core Competencies

• Dedication to the mission and values

• Professionalism

• Teamwork

• Learning and developing

• Handling uncertain situations

• Interaction

• Realising objectives

• Learn more about ICC leadership and core competencies.