Assistant/Associate Case Manager

TVA-NL-OTR-VPU-P1/P2-390

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a temporary appointment for the duration of the case limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.

This announcement is an open call to fill a Roster of qualified Assistant/Associate Case Managers. Candidates will be interviewed before being admitted to the Roster. An Assistant/Associate Case Manager may be selected from the Roster or may be re-interviewed.

A selected Assistant/Associate Case Manager will be hired as staff member to the Victims Participation Unit for the duration of case but will work directly with the Victims counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working directly with the Victims Counsel and with his/her delegated authority, the incumbent performs a wide range of functions within the Victims Team representing an indigent victim before the Special Tribunal. The Assistant/Associate Case Manager is responsible for the performance of the following duties:

• Prepare and update the case record for trial.

• Ensure efficient and complete logging of disclosure of documents by categorizing and summarizing documents.

• Prepare exhibits and materials for production in court.

• Monitor the evidence produced in court and ensure adequate coordination of submissions and technical liaison.

• Work with Counsel in the preparation, organization and administrative management of the case file and the pre-trial and trial hearings.

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the legal teams who will be assigned to represent indigent victims.

• Perform other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• 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.

• Planning and Organising: Ability to establish priorities, coordinate with others and handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.

• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, willingness to share knowledge and encourage cooperation, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

• Accountability: Ability to work well and consistently, while observing strict deadlines.

• Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise fashion and to communicate effectively orally.

• Technological Awareness: Advanced computer skills essential. Proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel) and other IT applications.

• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet counsels need; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Advanced university degree, in a relevant related subject such as law, management, politics, information technology. Study and experience of criminal law/public international law/international criminal law/Lebanese law is an asset. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year (for a P1) or 2 years (for a P2) of progressively responsible relevant professional experience, such as experience in the practice of case management at a domestic or international criminal court. Experience in complex cases such as multi-defendant cases, terrorism, murder and organized crime cases is an asset. Prior experience in international investigations or at international criminal tribunals is an asset. Awareness of the political, historical and cultural context of the Middle East is an asset. Knowledge of databases and/or legal analysis software is an asset.

• Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post, fluency in oral and written English or French is required with good knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset.

How to apply:

1. ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org

2. ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org

It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.

Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.