Deputy Registrar

UN Secretariat; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 105,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Secretariat seeks a Deputy Registrar for the International Court of Justice to assist the Registrar in managing the Registry, diplomatic relations, and judicial proceedings. The role includes acting in the Registrar's absence, supervising Registry departments, and safeguarding procedural integrity in a multicultural UN setting.

The position requires an advanced law or international relations degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, with strong English and French

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in law or international relations with public international law specialization.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in public international law or international dispute resolution.
• Significant managerial and supervisory experience in a multicultural environment.
• Desirable diplomatic experience and familiarity with ICJ procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registrar in administering the ICJ Registry and its internal processes.
• Supervise Registry departments and oversee specific projects.
• Manage external relations with states, UN organs, and international organizations.
• Prepare case materials, maintain communications with parties, and issue official correspondence.
• Attend Court and chamber meetings and assist with reporting.

Skills

Public international law

International dispute resolution

Administration of international orgs

Managerial experience

Supervisory abilities

Diplomatic experience

ICJ jurisprudence

English & French

Education

Master's degree in law or international relations

Job description

Organizational context: The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is seeking a Deputy Registrar. This role is crucial for the administration of the Registry and the Court's judicial and diplomatic functions. The Deputy Registrar assists the Registrar and acts in their absence, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency and integrity.

Job purpose: The Deputy Registrar of the ICJ assists the Registrar in managing the Registry's administration, diplomatic relations, and judicial proceedings. This role involves acting as Registrar in their absence or upon direction, overseeing external relations with states and international organizations, and managing communications with parties to cases. The Deputy Registrar is key to the smooth functioning of the Court's judicial processes, ensuring all procedural and administrative aspects are handled efficiently and with the utmost integrity, supporting the Court's mandate as the principal judicial organ of the UN.

Responsibilities: The Deputy Registrar supports the Registrar in administering the ICJ Registry. Key responsibilities include managing internal administrative aspects, supervising Registry departments, and overseeing specific projects. Diplomatically, the role involves managing the Court's external relations, acting as a communication channel with states, UN organs, and international organizations. Judicially, the Deputy Registrar manages case proceedings, prepares cases for the Court, maintains relations with parties, handles case-related correspondence, and ensures official communications are issued. They are also responsible for attending Court and chamber meetings, providing assistance, and ensuring reports are prepared.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law or international relations, with a specialization in public international law is required. Related studies in public administration are an asset. Equivalent combinations of a university degree, legal training, and professional experience may also be considered.

Work experience: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in public international law, international dispute resolution, or international organization administration is required. Significant managerial and supervisory experience, preferably in a judicial or international organization setting within a multicultural environment is also necessary. Experience in diplomacy is highly desirable.

Skills: Public international law, international dispute resolution, administration of international organizations, managerial experience, supervisory abilities, diplomatic experience, knowledge of ICJ jurisprudence and procedures, proficiency in English and French.

Required languages: French, English

Desired languages: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Dutch, Spanish