United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Intern - Legal Affairs - Jobs in Tanzania
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The Office of the Prosecutor of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) invites applications for legal internships starting 01 December 2021 in Arusha, Tanzania. The above job opening will be valid for one year and candidates will be selected on a rolling basis. Please indicate your preferred internship period in your cover letter.
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals ("Mechanism") is mandated to perform a number of essential functions previously carried out by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“ICTY”). In carrying out these essential functions the Mechanism maintains the legacies of these two pioneering ad hoc international criminal courts and strives to reflect best practices in the field of international criminal justice. The Registry provides administrative, legal, policy and diplomatic support services. Successful candidates will work under the supervision and direction of legal officers in the Arusha Branch.
Responsibilities
Duties of legal interns include, but are not limited to: Conducting legal research in relation to the drafting of legal briefs, classifying and preparing evidence for trial, assisting trial attorneys with preparing examinations in chief and cross examinations, and proofing witnesses. Interns may also perform research on comparative and international criminal law issues, prepare agenda or draft discussion papers for legal meetings and draft the corresponding minutes, draft legal correspondence, and perform other litigation-related tasks. Interns may also perform routine tasks such as cite checking and compiling and collating materials.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Possesses excellent legal research and analytical skills; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments; observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication:Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly
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