Chief of Unit (Commanding Officer), P-4

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 Dec 2009

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia

DUTY STATION: The Hague

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-ADM-ICTFY-422740-R-THE HAGUE

The appointment is limited to ICTY. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. As the international tribulans are not integrated in the Secreteriat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. ICTY is a smoke free environment.

Remuneration

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Responsibilities

This position is located in the Judicial Support Services Division, Registry. On behalf of the Registrar, the incumbent has the responsibility for the overall administration and running of the United Nations Detention Unit (“UNDU”) for detainees awaiting trial or appeal at the International Tribunal or any other person detained on the authority of the International Tribunal and to ensure the continued application and protection of their individual rights. The incumbent’s governance is performed in accordance with the “Rules governing the Detention of Persons awaiting trial or appeal before the Tribunal or otherwise detained on the authority of the Tribunal” (“Rules of Detention”). In this regard the incumbent performs functions and provides advice to the Registrar and Deputy Registrar in connection with all aspects concerning the overall operational, logistical and legal framework at the UNDU including: the governance/management of the complete custodial function of the UNDU; making recommendations and providing the Registrar and Deputy Registrar with advice on custodial and policy matters, conceptualization, development and implementation of policies, procedures including recommending suitable provisions and mechanisms within the legal framework for the governance of the UNDU; Organising, planning, directing and supervising a suitable management structure for the functions of all International Tribunal staff in the UNDU; represent, liaise and negotiate on behalf of the Registrar and Deputy Registrar for various prison management and administration matters, with internal sectors of the International Tribunal such as the Registry, Administration as well as with external groups including, Dutch prison and police authorities and ministries, diplomatic missions and other private and governmental entities.

Competencies

• Professionalism –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. Demonstrated knowledge in an operational security profession. • Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Leadership – Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. • Judgement/Decision-making – Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Psychology or Management of Prisons. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience in areas relevant to prison management may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in prison management at the national or international level in the area of custody and detention.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the Tribunal. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage. Knowledge of the B/C/S language is an advantage.

Other Skills

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

How to apply

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.

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