New Job Vacancy Arusha at African Court of Human and People’s Rights – Deputy Registrar
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in Tanzania 2021: New Job Opportunities at African Court of Human and People’s Rights, 2021
Overview
The African Court was established by virtue of
Article 1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’
Rights on the establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples’
Rights, adopted on 9 June 1998 and came into force on 25 January 2004.
It is the first continental judicial body charged with the
responsibility of ensuring the protection of human and peoples’ rights.
The Court became operational in 2006 and its seat is in Arusha, United
Republic of Tanzania.
The Court invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the following position below….
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Deputy Registrar
Job title: Deputy Registrar
Post level: P5
Supervisor: Registrar of the Court
Directorate: Registry of the Court
Duty station: Arusha
Job Purpose
Assist
the Registrar to manage the Registry in an effective manner to ensure
efficiency of operations and activities; and to act as the Registrar
during his/her absence.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Under
the overall supervision of the President of the Court, and under the
direct supervision of the Registrar, the Deputy-Registrar will assist
the Registrar, and where necessary to act as the Registrar, in the
performance of the duties described under Rule 21 of the Rules of the
Court: - Keep, in such form as may be prescribed by the Court, a
General List of all cases, entered and numbered in the order in which
the documents instituting proceedings or requesting an advisory opinion
are received at the Registry, and he/she shall publish such General List
on the website of the Court; - Be the regular channel of
communication to and from the Court, and in particular, effect all
communications, notifications and transmission of documents required by
the Protocol or by the Rules of the Court and ensure that the date of
dispatch and receipt thereof are readily verifiable; - Transmit to the parties copies of all pleadings and documents annexed thereto upon receipt thereof in the Registry;
- Be
present, in person or by his/her duly qualified representative, during
the sessions of the Court, and be responsible for the preparation of
minutes of such sessions; - Sign the minutes referred to in subparagraph (iv) above;
- Inspect documentation submitted to the Court to establish authenticity thereof;
- Have custody of the seal, the official stamp and all the records and archives of the Court;
- Make
arrangements for such provision or verification of translations and
interpretations into the Court’s official languages as the Court may
require; - Manage the Legal Aid program of the Court, including
maintaining an updated list of Counsel on the Court’s Roster and
entities providing legal aid services as well as management of the Legal
Aid fund; - Be responsible, among others, for the printing and
publication of the Court’s judgments, advisory opinions and orders, the
pleadings and statements, uploading documents on the Court’s website,
and minutes of public sittings in each case, and of such other documents
as the Court may direct to be published; - Communicate to the
government of the country in which the Court is sitting, and any other
governments which may be concerned, necessary information as to the
persons from time to time entitled, under the Protocol and any relevant
agreements, to privileges, immunities or facilities, and publish all
such documents of a public nature, including the Court’s Annual Report
on the website of the Court; - Transmit documents to Judges, State
Parties to the Protocol and to the Chairperson of the AU Commission as
well as other organs of the African Union where required; - Deal with enquiries concerning the Court and its work;
- Prepare the draft budget of the Court;
- Be
responsible for the sound management of all accounts and financial
administration in accordance with the applicable financial Rules of the
African Union and the financial regulations of the Court; - Assist
in maintaining relations between the Court and the departments of the
African Union Commission as well as those of the other organs of the
African Union; - Ensure that information concerning the Court and
its activities is made accessible to governments, national courts,
professional associations, faculties and schools of law, and the media;
in particular, the Deputy Registrar should, in cooperation with the AU
Commission, keep, and publish on the Court’s website, an updated list of
State Parties to the Protocol and relevant treaties as well as the
States which have made a Declaration under Article 34(6) of the
Protocol; - Develop and keep updated, a list of Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs) and pro bono lawyers that can assist Applicants who
are parties to matters before the - Perform any other duties as
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates
must have a minimum of a University Master’s degree in law. A Master’s
degree or higher degree in Public International Law, with specialization
in international human rights law will be an added advantage
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Work Experience
- Candidates
must have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant professional
experience, eight (8) of which shall be in senior management level,
preferably with an international organization in judicial or other
relevant legal functions with regard to the above defined duties and
responsibilities.
Other relevant skills:
- Demonstrate leadership abilities;
- Good knowledge of the African human rights system;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions, opinions and motions;
- Respect for confidentiality and good public relations;
- Capacity to manage a multicultural team;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and argumentative skills in one of the African Union working languages;
- Good planning, managing and organizational skills;
- Computer
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Language Requirement
An excellent command of at least one of the African Union (AU) working
languages. Knowledge of one or several other AU working languages would
be an added advantage.
Tenure of Appointment
The
appointment will be a regular appointment for a period of three (3)
years, the first twelve months of which will be considered as a
probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of
two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
Gender Mainstreaming
The African Court is an equal opportunity employer. For this position, qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
Indicative
basic salary of US$54,338.00 per annum (grade P5 step 3) plus other
related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (42% of basic salary), housing
allowance (1,860.00 US$ per month), education allowance (100% of school
fees up to a maximum of US$10,000.00 per child per annum to a maximum
of four children aged 21 years maximum), spouse allowance (5% of the
basic salary), child allowance (US$250 per annum per child up to four
children aged 21 years maximum), etc in accordance with the Rules and
Regulations governing International Civil Servants of the African Union.
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Method of Application
To apply, please submit the following:
- A letter stating the reasons for seeking employment with the Court;
- A
detailed and updated CV, indicating among others, your nationality,
age, gender, main subjects studied for University degrees (undergraduate
and postgraduate degrees) or University curricula, if any; - Names and contact details (including email address) of three referees;
- Certified copies of degrees and
Applications should be submitted not later than 31/05/2021 and should be addressed to the postal address or email indicated below:
African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
P.O. Box. 6274
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 27 2970 430 /431/432/433/434
E-mail : humanresources@african-court.org
NB:
Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Qualified
nationals of countries least represented at the Court are encouraged to
apply. Below is a table of the regular professional staff employed at
the Court per country in March 2021:
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