Witness Assistant (Individual Contractor on an ad hoc and short-term basis)

GloJobs; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

GloJobs is looking for a Witness Assistant to provide practical support to witnesses appearing before the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands. Candidates must have completed secondary education and ideally have further qualifications in Public Service, Social Work, Nursing, or Psychology.

Proficiency in English or French is required, with Dutch as an asset. A minimum of four years' relevant work experience is necessary, or equivalent academic qualifications may substitute for experience. This is an ad hoc role requiring adaptability and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• An advanced or a first-level university degree may substitute for two years’ work experience.
• Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance to witnesses at the International Criminal Court.
• Possess the ability to navigate the security clearance process.
• Submit required documentation when requested.

Skills

Proficiency in English or French

Knowledge of Dutch

Experience in Public Service, Social Work, Nursing or Psychology

Education

Completion of secondary education

Further education in relevant fields

Job description

Witness Assistant (Individual Contractor on an ad hoc and short-term basis)

The Victims and Witnesses Section (VWS) wishes to establish a pool of on‑call Witness Assistants to provide practical assistance to witnesses appearing before the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

Completion of secondary education.

Further education in the fields of Public Service, Social Work, Nursing or Psychology would be an asset.

Minimum of four years of relevant work experience. An advanced or a first‑level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience only to determine eligibility.

Skills and Abilities

Candidates should also possess the following skills and abilities.

Languages

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French. A working knowledge of the other is desirable. For this position, Dutch would be an asset. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an asset (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish). Where applicable, a working knowledge of other languages linked to ICC situation countries is an asset (including but not limited to Tagalog, Cebuano, Farsi, Lingala, Congolese Swahili, Standard Swahili, Sango, Lendu, Acholi, Tamasheq, Songai and Georgian).

• The selected candidate will be subject to a Security Clearance process in accordance with ICC policy. The security clearance process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a position to submit an electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested.
• Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E‑Recruitment web‑site.