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Organization: International Criminal Court (ICC)

 

Website and contact information:

http://www.icc-cpi.int/

Postal address:

Po Box 19519
2500 CM, The Hague
The Netherlands

 

Visiting the International Criminal Court                                   
Main entrance                                    Visits - Hearings

Maanweg, 174                                    Regulusweg
2516 AB, The Hague                          2516 AB, The Hague
The Netherlands                                  The Netherlands
Tel.  + 31 (0)70 515 8515                   Email  visits@icc-cpi.int 
Fax  +31 (0)70 515 8555                     Fax  +31 (0)70 515 8499   

 

Location of headquarters:

The Hague, The Netherlands

 

Year founded:

1998- Rome Statute adopted; 2002- Rome Statute entered into force

 

Mandate and/or mission statement:

An International Criminal Court (‘the Court’) is hereby established. It shall be
a permanent institution and shall have the power to exercise its jurisdiction
over persons for the most serious crimes of international concern, as referred
to in this Statute, and shall be complementary to national criminal
jurisdictions. The jurisdiction and functioning of the Court shall be governed
by the provisions of this Statute (Art. 1 of the Rome Statute)

 

Relevant programs and projects:

 

Current head/director (and nationality):

Judge Philippe Kirsch (Canada) as President

 

Number of Member States and/or Observer States:

104 States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC

 

Operating budget:

 €88,871,800 (2007)

 

Number and location of missions or field offices (if applicable):

 

Number of employees:

464 staff on established posts

Backgrounds of employees (I am hesitant to include this indicator, because IGOs
seem to employ people with a wide variety of backgrounds. Your thoughts?)

 

Grades descriptions:

 

Where does this organization advertise when there are job openings?

Current vacancies

 

What is the job application process?

Applications must be accompanied by a fully completed Personal History Form.

Electronically submitted applications need not be signed; however, you will be
requested to submit a signed copy of the original form if selected at a further
stage of recruitment. Submit your PHF only as attachments in an e-mail message.
When deciding whether to submit an application, carefully review the work
experience and language requirements to ensure that your credentials meet the
qualifications for the post. Please do not submit any substantiating documents
such as certificates, diplomas, and publications, unless specifically requested
to do so.  Article 50 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
declares that the working languages of the Court are English and French.
Accordingly, all correspondence addressed to the Court should be written in
either English or French. Applications are maintained on an active roster for a
period of one year.  Personnel recruited at the General Service level are not
entitled to the benefits granted to internationally-recruited staff.  Posts are
to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the Rome Statute, or
of a State which has signed or acceded to the Statute, and is engaged in the
ratification process, but nationals from non-state Parties may also be
considered. Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged. To
apply, send the personal history form, indicating the vacancy number, to:

ICC - International Criminal Court
Human Resources Section
P.O. BOX 19519,
2500 CM The Hague, Netherlands
Fax: (31) (70) 515 8553
E-mail: applications@icc-cpi.int

 

Does this organization take volunteers? 

Unknown

 

What are the expectations, minimum requirements and application procedures for
volunteers in this organization?

Unknown  

 

Does this organization take interns? 

Yes

 

What are the expectations, minimum requirements and application procedures for
interns in this organization?

In addition to meeting any specific requirements indicated by the sections of
the Organs of the Court participating in the Programme all candidates must
fulfill the following criteria.

1. Educational and professional background

Academic qualifications
All candidates must have a degree from or be in the final stages of their
studies at a recognised university.  Candidates should have a very good record
of academic performance. 

Applications to legal positions are welcome from graduates specialising in one
or more of the following disciplines: national and international criminal law,
public international law, international humanitarian law, human rights law,
comparative law and criminology, legal expertise

Applications to positions that do not require legal training are welcome from
graduates of history, international relations, political science, journalism,
translation and interpretation, information technology and communication,
logistics, human resources management, social psychology, administrative
sciences, forensic science, statistics or economics and are encouraged to apply
for places in the divisions and sections of the Office that do not require legal
training.

Graduates of other disciplines may be considered

Practical experience
Since the Internship Placements are focused at candidates in the early stages of
their professional careers practical experience is not an essential prerequisite
for selection.  However practical experience that is relevant to the work of the
Court may be considered an asset.

2. Language skills

Unless specific language skills are stated as a requirement by the participating
sections of the Court, good oral communication and drafting skills in at least
one of the working languages of the Court (English and French) are required.  A
working knowledge of the other working language is desirable.

Knowledge of any of the other official languages of the Court (Arabic, Chinese,
Russian and Spanish), or of other languages relevant to the situations pending
before the Court will be considered an asset. 

3. Other requirements

    Applicants for internships should not be older than 35 years at the time of
commencing the placement.

    Adaptability to a multicultural and multilingual working environment
encompassing the principal legal traditions of the world

    Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently

    A good standard of computer literacy (especially Microsoft Office
applications)

    Other important qualities are discretion, reliability, intellectual rigour,
precision, perseverance, honesty, creativity, co-operative spirit and integrity.

Internship application procedure

All applicants to the Internship are required to submit a completed application
form and supporting documents as detailed in the links below. Applications that
are not submitted in accordance with these requirements shall be regarded as
incomplete and may not be considered for the Programme.

Requirements for applications :

a) A completed Internship Application Form (please select the specific
application form for the appropriate Organ of the Court)

Internship Application Form (Presidency and Chambers)

Internship Application Form (Registry)

Internship Application Form (Office of the Prosecutor)

b) A concise written statement presenting the candidate's reasons for seeking an
Internship placement, explaining how their interests and experience (academic
and non-academic) meet the requirements of the Divisions/Sections/Units selected
on the application form and stating their expectations and the perceived
benefits of the placement to the their future career. (max 400 words)

c) two (2) written references/letters of recommendation from referees familiar
with the candidate's academic background, achievements and work, including at
least one from an academic instructor. NB referees should not be relatives of
the candidates.

d) copies of university degrees and/or diplomas in their original language;

e) copies of transcripts of courses taken during university studies (preferably
official);

g) a short essay (two pages, single spaced, type written) on a topic relevant to
the work of the Court and/or specific Organ of the Court

f) Optionally, a recognised and recently passed language certificate in English
and/or French, such as the IELTS or TOEFL test, the Cambridge Certificate of
Proficiency in English, the DELF, or another recognised language test together
with any related score report(s);

Candidates applying in response to aspecific call for applications must comply
with any additional requirements as stipulated in that call.

Applicants are advised that applications submitted in electronic format will not
be considered . All applications should be sent to the following address by
regular mail .

International Criminal Court
Internship and Visiting Professional Programme
Post Office Box 19519
2500 CM The Hague
The Netherlands

Applications can also be sent by facsimile to the following number +31 (0)70 515
8558

 

Visiting Professional Placements

In addition to meeting any specific requirements indicated by the sections of
the Organs of the Court participating in the Programme all candidates must
fulfill the following criteria:


1. Professional background


Practical experience

The Court aims to attract Visiting Professionals with a sound academic
background and extensive experience in their chosen profession. Examples of
well-placed applicants include candidates employed with governmental,
non-governmental or inter-governmental organisations, national jurisdictions,
and broader civil societies; or individuals who have practised as judges,
investigating magistrates, prosecutors or lawyers in a field relevant to the
work of one of the participating Organs of the Court; or who have engaged in
extensive academic research, writing or teaching in any of the disciplines of
interest to the Court.


Applicants for placements of a legal nature would be required to have a
specialisation in a relevant legal discipline, for example, international
criminal law, public international law, international humanitarian law, human
rights, comparative law, criminology and legal expertise on violence against
women or children.


Applications are also welcomed from those candidates specialised in the other
disciplines of relevance to the work of the Court examples of which include:
international and public relations, diplomacy, foreign affairs, history,
political science, translation and interpretation, journalism, public
information and media, social psychology, economics, public administration,
human resources management, information and communication technology and
management.


Further details of the professional specialisations sought by the Organs of the
Court participating in the Programme can be found under the Organ specific
links.

Particular regard will be paid to the candidates wishing to undertake a project
that is relevant to the work of the Court or; who work directly on International
Criminal Court matters or questions of international criminal law in their home
country


2. Language skills

Unless specific language skills are stated as a requirement by the participating
sections of the Court, good oral communication and drafting skills in at least
one of the working languages of the Court (English and French) are required. A
working knowledge of the other working language is desirable.


Knowledge of any of the other official languages of the Court (Arabic, Chinese,
Russian and Spanish), or of other languages relevant to the situations pending
before the Court will be considered an asset.


3. Other requirements

    Adaptability to a multicultural and multilingual working environment
encompassing the principal legal traditions of the world

    Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

    A good standard of computer literacy (especially Microsoft Office
applications)

    Other important qualities are discretion, reliability, intellectual rigour,
precision, perseverance, honesty, creativity, co-operative spirit and integrity.

Visiting Professional Application Procedure:

All applicants to the Visiting Professional Programme are required to submit a
completed application form and supporting documents as detailed in the links
below. Applications that are not submitted in accordance with these requirements
shall be regarded as incomplete and may not be considered for the Programme.

Requirements for applications for a Visiting Professional placement

The Court is not able to return any documentation included with the application,
for this reason applicants are kindly requested to provide copies of official
documents and not the originals.

Please note that all written statements/application forms should be completed in
English or French. If official documents, such as university degrees or
transcripts, are not available in English or French, the candidate is requested
to provide a complete and accurate uncertified translation into either French or
English. The Court may ask the candidate to provide certifications if deemed
necessary.

a) A completed Visiting Professional Application Form (please select the
specific application form for the appropriate Organ of the Court)

Visiting Professional Application Form (Presidency and Chambers)

Visiting Professional Application Form (Registry)

Visiting Professional Application Form (Office of the Prosecutor)

b) a concise written statement presenting the candidate's reasons for seeking
the Visiting Professional placement and summarising the particular expertise and
experience that they can contribute to the work of the Organ of the Court to
which they are applying;

c) one (1) letter of recommendation from the candidate's current employer
attesting to the professional experience, academic background and achievements
of the candidate; and, where applicable confirming the continuation of
employment after the completion of the Visiting Professional placements. Where
the candidate is not currently employed a letter of recommendation from a
professional acquaintance familiar with the candidates background, professional
aptitude and character can be submitted;

d) copies of university degrees and/or diplomas in their original language

e) Optionally, a short essay (two pages, single spaced, type written) on a topic
relevant to the work of the Court and/or specific Organ of the Court; or
alternatively a copy of a publication relevant to the work of the
Division/Section/Unit to which the candidate is applying

f) Optionally, a recognised and recently passed language certificate in English
and/or French, such as the IELTS or TOEFL test, the Cambridge Certificate of
Proficiency in English, the DELF, or another recognised language test together
with any related score report(s).

Candidates applying in response to a specific call for applications must comply
with any additional requirements as stipulated in that call. Applicants are
advised that applications submitted in electronic format will not be
considered.  All applications should be sent to the following address by regular
mail:

International Criminal Court
Visiting Professional Programme
Post Office Box 19519
2500 CM The Hague
The Netherlands

Applications can also be sent by facsimile to the following number +31 (0)70 515
8558

 

What are the basic requirements for prospective applicants? 

Varies with specific vacancies.

 

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