Registrar

Contract

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Org. Setting and Reporting The UNRWA Dispute Tribunal, which is utilized by the Agency as the neutral first instance of the United Nations two-tier formal system of administration of justice. The UNRWA Dispute Tribunal is established under UNRWA’s Area and International Staff Regulations and Rules and is competent to hear and pass judgment on an appeal of: (1) an administrative decision taken by UNRWA Management in respect of a staff member that is alleged to be in non-compliance with the terms of appointment or the contract of employment; or (2) an administrative decision imposing a disciplinary measure.

The Registrar provides substantive technical and administrative support to the Judge/s of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal in the discharge of their functions in accordance with the Statute, Rules of Procedure and any Practice Directions of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal.

The Registrar directly supervises a number of professional and general services staff members in the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal at HQ (Amman).

Responsibilities Provides substantive, technical and administrative support to the Judge(s) of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal in the adjudication of cases, including by enforcing compliance with the Rules of Procedure of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal; edits outputs of the Tribunal and researches case law, rules and regulations; develops best practices for purposes of uniformity and clarity in the parties’ filings and the smooth operation of the Tribunal; reviews cases for receivability and for the purpose of scheduling hearings; schedules and manages all logistical aspects of hearings; identifies cases that are amendable to informal resolution, to be brought to the attention of the Judge(s) for possible referral to the mediation coordinating group; reviews judgments and orders for content, accuracy, consistency and editorial purposes;

Analyzes implications of emerging issues in and affecting the Registry and UNRWA Dispute Tribunal and develops strategies and measures to address them; prepares periodic reports on the work of the Dispute Tribunal; maintains the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal’s case law and jurisprudence database by drafting summaries of relevant Judgments and analyses of jurisprudence from the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal and other administrative tribunals in international agencies and organisations;

Manages and administers the human, financial and other resources allocated to the Registry, including drafting and managing the yearly budget for the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal; handles all matters relating to procurement issues and conducts performance evaluations of staff; advises the Judge(s) on administrative, personnel and logistical matters related to the Registry’s operational activities, including case management;

Represents the Office of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal in relations within and outside the Agency; plans and conducts outreach sessions in Headquarters and Field Offices on the procedures of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal; drafts publications as necessary; responds to inquiries and other communications from applicants; sends correspondence to applicants and respondents on behalf of the Judge(s);

Maintains an electronic case management system; maintains the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal’s registers (electronic and online), the publication and dissemination of the decisions, rulings and judgments of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal, in the required languages, through the agreed media.

Competencies UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply.

- Knowledge of administrative law and judicial procedures. - Sound judgment and decision making. - Ability to identify and solve problems. - Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on complex issues, - Ability to design and/or develop ICT systems to support efficient management of office caseload. - Ability to progress with work independently, show leadership and manage the functions of the office and staff. - Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external contacts. - Ability to negotiate effectively and work collaboratively with a range of internal and external contacts. - Deciding and initiating actions. - Leading and supervising.

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Education An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in law.

Work Experience At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in judicial administration or law, preferably administrative law or related areas. At least two years in a managerial role and familiarity with budget and procurement processes. A minimum of 2 continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number. Thorough understanding of, and experience in, judicial structures and procedures (desirable). Experience in the United Nations Dispute Tribunal or Appeals Tribunal or other similar administrative tribunals within an international organization (desirable). Substantial experience in legal matters at the international level, preferably in an international public organization (desirable). Knowledge of the customs and practices of Middle Eastern countries (desirable).

Languages Excellent command of written and spoken English

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

Type of Contract and Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension

Note: Applicants to vacancy number 20-HQ-AM-26 on UNRWA Online Recruitment System need not re-apply.

United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

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