Organization: International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
Website and contact information:
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Arusha
Arusha International Conference Centre
P.O.Box 6016, Arusha,Tanzania
Telephone: +255 27 2505000 / 2565062
+1 212 963 2850
Fax : +255 27 250 4000/4373 or
+1 212 963 2848
email: ictr-press@un.org,
Office of the Tribunal, Kigali
Amahoro Hotel
P.O. Box 749, Kigali, Rwanda
Telephone: +250 84266 /
+1 (212) 963 9906
Fax : +1 (212) 963 4001
The ICTR Office, The Hague
Churchillplein 1
2517 JW, The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)70 512 5027
Fax: +31 (0)70 512 8280 or 8932
Location of headquarters:
Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
Year founded:
1994
Mandate and/or mission statement:
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was established for the prosecution of persons responsible for genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of Rwanda between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994. It may also deal with the prosecution of Rwandan citizens responsible for genocide and other such violations of international law committed in the territory of neighbouring States during the same period.
Relevant programs and projects:
Current head/director (and nationality):
Judge Erik Møse, President, Norway
Number of Member States and/or Observer States:
Operating budget:
Total budget of US$269,758,400 gross (US$246,890,000 net) (2006-2007)
Number and location of missions or field offices (if applicable):
Number of employees:
1,042 employees (2006-2007)
Grades descriptions: (e.g. P-2, L-5, etc.)
Where does this organization advertise when there are job openings?
UN Human Resources Galaxy e-Staffing System
What is the job application process?
1. UN Human Resources Galaxy e-Staffing System
2. Download UN Personal History Form (P.11) [PDF] [Word]
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF RESUME FOR EMPLOYMENT
WITH THE ICTR FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
I. Personal data (Incomplete information will lead to delay in considering your application)
- Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)
- Address
- City, Region/State, Postal Code
- Telephone/Facsimile (Please note this number maybe used for confidential communications)
- DOB: Age:
- Nationality, Gender, Marital Status, All other Citizenship held.
II. Education
- List the degree(s) and major area of study. Indicate the date (in reverse chronological order), the name of the institution and location where the degree was obtained.
III. Summary of Professional skills and/or expertise
- Field of expertise (be as specific as possible) i.e. Finance, Human Resources, Audit, Procurement.
- Credentials or professional training relevant to expertise (i.e. CPA).
- Computer skills (both hardware and software).
IV. Summary of relevant work experience
- Please provide an overview of work history in reverse chronological order. Provide dates, your title, employer, type of business, location, the area of work and major accomplishments. Please include salary history.
- Please indicate any supervisory experience including number of people supervised.
- Please specify any UN related experience
V. Publications
- Provide a list of publications, if any, which should not exceed 4.
VI. Languages
- Mother tongue
- Other languages. Indicate written and verbal proficiency (Fluent/full working knowledge/minimal working knowledge).
VII. Other
- Please indicate if any of your relatives are employed by a public international organization. If so, please provide the name of the person, relationship and name of the international organization.
- Please indicate any restrictions that should be taken into account in connection with your employment with the United Nations.
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION STATED IN THIS RESUME IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I AUTHORIZE THE UNITED NATIONS TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS RESUME.
NOTE: Please send by Fax a DETAILED RESUME FOLLOWING THE ABOVE GUIDELINES to
The Chief of Personnel, ICTR Arusha, Fax No. (255)-27-250 4000/4373 or 1-(212)-963-2848/49.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For electronic transmission, accepted formats are WordPerfect or Microsoft Word file attachments sent to e-mail address: ictr_personnel@un.org . (ictr_personnel@un.org)
Does this organization take volunteers?
Unknown.
What are the expectations, minimum requirements and application procedures for volunteers in this organization?
Unknown.
Does this organization take interns?
Yes
What are the expectations, minimum requirements and application procedures for volunteers in this organization?
Guidelines for interns coming to the ICTR
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants should be currently enrolled in a graduate (Masters or equivalent) or post-graduate (PhD) programme.
Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages should have completed at least three years of university studies.
Applications must be endorsed by their educational institution.
Applicants are expected to be at an early stage of their career, holders of public office or expecting to hold public office.
Applicants must state clearly and precisely their particular field of interest and/or submit a topic for a thesis or paper on international humanitarian law/human rights/international criminal law/comparative law/ international law.
Applicants must be proficient in English and/or French. Knowledge of Swahili and/or Kinyarwanda would be an asset.
Applicants in Diploma Programmes or at educational institutions in technical areas such as Law or Journalism who require an attachment in order to complete their educational requirements will also be considered.
Application procedure:
Candidates who are interested in applying for the Internship Programme at ICTR should submit a duly completed application form (Annex A), addressed to Internship Coordinator and accompanied by a covering letter stating the reasons for applying, as well as at least two written references which address the issues detailed in Annex B. The following documents should accompany the application form:
Copy of most recent university transcript
A sample of research/course work relevant to the preferred assignment area prepared in English or French
An official endorsement from the student’s educational institution (official stamp on application form and letter).
The deadline for receipt of applications is three months before the intended period of internship. Application forms should be submitted to:
The Internship Coordinator
UNICTR
P.O. Box 6016
Arusha
Tanzania
(Attention: Ms Felicia Madigane)
Tel: (+1) (212) 963 2850
(+255) (27) 250 4367-72 or 250 4207-11
Fax: (+1) (212) 963 2848 / 49
What are the basic requirements for prospective applicants?
Varies with specific vacancies.