Applications must be accompanied by a fully completed ICC Personal History Form. The ICC will not accept other than the ICC Personal History Form.
Vacancy Announcement No. 08-FLD-037-RE Deadline for Applications Post number DRC-3140-S-P-3-7448; CAR-3140-S-P-3-1769 Duty Station Kinshasa and Bangui (other duty station may apply) Organizational Unit Security and Safety Section, Registry Type of Appointment and duration One year with possibility of extension (six months probationary period) Minimum net annual salary (single rate) € 58,163 (subject to change) tax-free
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Acting under the direct supervision of the Head, Field Security Unit and within the limits of delegated authority, the Field Security Officer will have particular responsibility for: 1. Operational planning and supervision of all security personnel deployed in the assigned area of operations, including the coordination of the planning function across the relevant business units of the Court and other supporting security agencies, nationally and/or internationally. 2. Threat/security level monitoring and analysis, including compilation of threat assessments and monitoring of security situation reports, travel advisories or other pertinent sources of security information. 3. The planning, supervision and execution of special missions requiring security support, such as field close protection assignments, field security operations and/or security support to investigative or judicial operations. 4. The specification of physical security requirements or other risk reduction counter-measures applying to the operational environment. Drafting policies or procedures necessary to enhance the security of ICC Field Offices, personnel or other persons or premises under the control of the Court. 5. Ensuring ICC compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS) in the field. 6. Responsibility for ensuring overall compliance with the security management system adopted by the court. 7. Developing and continuously reviewing all field security, emergency, evacuation, general safety, contingency and relocation plans and resources. 8. Completion of all security related administrative requirements, such as incident, accident, investigation or situation reports and staff tracking procedures. 9. Efficient and effective management of any allocated budgetary resources. 10. Liaising successfully with supporting national or international security organizations in order to enhance the security posture of the ICC. 11. The training, monitoring, supervision and quality control of locally hired security personnel. 12. Establishment and operation of field safety communications procedures working in conjunction with other applicable business units. 13. Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or by the Chief of Security.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 1. A university degree (BA, . or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Law, Business or Security Management or other discipline acceptable to the Court. 2. At least seven years progressively responsible relevant professional experience (five years with an advanced university degree) gained via service in the police, military or other government security agency to include extensive leadership/command experience. 3. In lieu of a university degree, eleven years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in combination with formal education and/or specialized training gained via service in the police, military or other government security agency to include extensive leadership/command experience. 4. Additional substantial practical experience and relevant non-academic support qualifications in relevant specialist areas, such as security in the field, security communications, investigations, operational planning, close protection, physical security, critical incident management and security training. 5. A skilled drafter with substantial practical experience in general administrative duties consistent with operating in the security function at the professional level. 6. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure displaying sound initiative and good judgment. The ability to lead and motivate other skilled subordinate personnel. Excellent team-working skills and experience. 7. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. 8. Direct personal experience in working successfully in hostile environments or under difficult operational circumstances. 9. Ability to obtain government security clearance is an absolute requirement.
KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES Fluency in either of the working languages of the Court, English or French. Proficiency in the other language is essential. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an asset. (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish)
NB: The Court reserves the right not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
TO APPLY Please carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants.
Send your application and submit a fully completed Personal History Form, preferably via email, to: (Please indicate the Job vacancy number in the email subject line)
Fax: +31 70 515 8553 (Use this number for applications only)
ICC – International Criminal Court Recruitment – HR P.O. BOX 19519 2500 CM The Hague The Netherlands
Post to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered.
In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitable geographical representation for positions in the professional category.
