Requisition ID 24558, Registry, Judicial Cooperation and Support Section, Judicial Cooperation Unit. Duty station: The Hague, Netherlands. Established post (S-9025), P-3 grade; minimum net annual salary €92,803. Initial appointment is two years with possible extension (six-month probation). A roster of suitable candidates may be established for fixed-term appointments against established posts and GTA-funded positions.
Organisational context: Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Division of External Operations, the Judicial Cooperation Support Section (JCSS) provides a coordinated, strategic approach to judicial cooperation across the Registry and the Court's stakeholders. It develops strategies and carries out external relations actions to advance judicial cooperation objectives, including voluntary cooperation agreements, external engagements and conference participation. The Judicial Cooperation Unit handles cooperation matters for implementing judicial orders (asset tracing and freezing, interim release, witness appearance, evidence collection, observations from States). It also supports Defence, Legal Representatives of Victims and Registry sections.
Responsibilities, under the Head of the Judicial Cooperation Unit:
- Support coordination and development of judicial cooperation and external relations activities that build international cooperation and partnerships in support of the ICC external relations strategy.
- Identify opportunities and develop approaches, plans, projects and documents (notes verbale, diplomatic correspondence, grant proposals) to promote cooperation.
- Research and advise on judicial cooperation, external relations and State cooperation issues arising from ICC proceedings.
- Support coordination with, and advise, the Chief of Country Offices; liaise with diplomatic and State representatives, judicial authorities and intergovernmental organisations.
- Support consultation with the Office of the Prosecutor and Presidency for consistent external relations demarches.
- Participate in meetings, conferences and field missions; make presentations on the Court's work.
- Support planning and coordination of the work of the Associate Judicial Cooperation Officers.
Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations or a related field; a first-level degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu. Five years (seven with a first-level degree) of progressively responsible experience in external or international relations, cooperation, negotiation or international criminal justice. Experience in international or domestic criminal law and in judicial cooperation is strongly desired. Excellent knowledge of the Rome Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence. Strong diplomatic, negotiation, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills; ability to work under pressure, travel on missions and maintain strict confidentiality. Fluency in English or French is required; the other is a strong asset. Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish is an additional asset.
The post is to be filled by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute (or a State signed and engaged in ratification or accession). The selected candidate will undergo Personnel Security Clearance. Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.
Deadline for Applications: 15/11/2026 (midnight The Hague time)
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply through the ICC E-Recruitment website (SuccessFactors) using the Apply button on the job posting. Deadline: 15/11/2026 (midnight The Hague time).
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