DEPUTY REGISTRAR, P5 African Court on Human and Peoples Rights

ADVERTISEMENT N° AFCHPR/23/2012

DEPUTY REGISTRAR, P5

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(Closing date: 23 December 2012)

The African Court on Human and Peoples Rights was established by virtue of Article establishment of an African Court on 1998 and which 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

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African Union Member States for the following position:

1.  Post

	Job title:	Deputy Registrar
	Post level:	P5

Supervisor: Registrar of the Court Directorate: Registry of the Court

Duty station:          Arusha

2.  Job Purpose

To assist the Registrar to manage the Registry in an effective manner to ensure efficiency of operations and activities; and to act as the Registrar in the event of his/her inability to act or during his/her absence.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under the over-all 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 following duties:

a)    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 in the Registry;

  

b)    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 these Rules and ensure that the date of dispatch and receipt thereof are readily verifiable;

c)    Transmit to the parties copies of all pleadings and documents annexed thereto upon receipt thereof in the Registry;

d)    Be present, in person or by his/her duly qualified representative, at the sittings of the Court, and be responsible for the preparation of minutes of such sittings;

e)    Sign the minutes referred to in subparagraph (d) above;

f)     Inspect documentation submitted to the Court to establish authenticity thereof;

g)    Have custody of the seal, the official stamp and all the records and archives of the Court;

h)   Make arrangements for such provision or verification of translations and interpretations into the Court's official languages as the Court may require;

i)     Be responsible for the printing and publication of the Court's judgments, advisory opinions and orders, the pleadings and statements, and minutes of public sittings in each case, and of such other documents as the Court may direct to be published;

j)     Communicate to the government of the country in which the Court is sitting, and any other governments which may be concerned, the necessary information as to the persons from time to time entitled, under the Protocol and any relevant agreements, to privileges, immunities, or facilities;

k)    Transmit documents to the Members of the Court, States party to the Protocol and to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission as well as other organs of the African Union where required;

l)     Deal with enquiries concerning the Court and its work;

m)  Prepare the draft budget of the Court;

n)   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 procedures of the Court;

o)    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;

p)    Ensure that information concerning the Court and its activities is made accessible to governments, the highest national courts of justice, professional

associations, learned societies, faculties and schools of law, and public information media;

q)   Perform any other duties as required.

3.  Education Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of an Advanced University degree (masters or equivalent) in law. A specialization in public international law would be an added advantage.

4.  Work Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience, at national or international level, in judicial or other relevant legal functions with regard to the above defined duties and responsibilities.

5.    Other relevant skills:

a.    Demonstrate leadership abilities;

b.    Good knowledge of the African human rights system;

c.    Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions, opinions and motions;

d.    Concentration, accuracy, and working under minimum supervision;

e.    Respect for confidentiality and good public relations;

f.     Capacity to manage a multicultural team;

g.    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment;

h.    Excellent drafting and argumentative skills in one of the African Union working languages;

i.      Good planning, managing and organizational skills;

j.      Computer literacy.

6.    Language Requirement

An excellent command of at least one of the African Union (AU) working languages.

Knowledge of one or more other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

 7.  Age Requirement

Age limit shall not be more than 55 years old.

8.  Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be 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.

9.  Gender Mainstreaming

The African Court is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

10. Application

To apply, please submit the following:

a.    A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Court on Human DQG 3HRSOHV¶ 5LJKWV

b.    A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender (comply with requirements for candidates wishing to apply for posts in African Court);

c.    Names and contact details (including email address) of three referees;

d.    Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates of service.

11. Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$45,551.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (42% of basic salary), housing allowance

(1,766.40 US$ per month), education allowance (75% of school fees up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 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.

  

12. Address for submission of Applications

Applications should be submitted not later than 23 December 2012 and should be addressed to the postal address or email indicated hereunder:

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P.O. Box. 6274

Arusha, Tanzania

Tel : + 255 732 979507/9 +255 732 979922

Fax : + 255 732 979 503

E-mail : humanresources@african-court.org