NGO Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC)
POSITION: Head of Regional Coordination, International Secretariat,
New York
DESCRIPTION:
The Head of Regional Coordination will be based in the Coalition for
the International Criminal Court (CICC) headquarters office in NY.
She/He will provide legal and policy advice to the Regional
Coordinators and Outreach Liaisons and others to develop the
Coalition's global campaign goals of ensuring universal
ratification; effective domestic legislation; international support
for the International Criminal Court (ICC); stronger ICC networks;
and supporting the integrity of the Rome Statute in Africa, Asia and
the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle
East/North Africa. She/He will give special attention to the CICC's
work in Africa, ensuring full development of campaign, capacity-
building and public information goals in key African states. She/He
will be responsible for managing the work of three New York staff
members and 8-10 internationally based consultants.
She/He will help to assess global priorities, share lessons learned
about coalition-building and campaign strategies between regions,
discuss target countries for ratification and implementation, and
review and provide feedback on work plans for each region in
collaboration with the Regional Coordinators and Outreach Liaisons.
The Head of Regional Coordination, in collaboration with the
Regional Coordinators, will help to situate the political, cultural,
and economic climate and local capacity of civil society within a
global strategic context. She/He will contribute overall to
motivating and sustaining the work of CICC members in the regions
through the Regional Coordinators and Outreach Liaisons.
She/He will be responsible for vetting many CICC documents and
letters and will be actively involved in preparing funding proposals
and reports. She/He will facilitate the flow of information and
input of Regional Coordinators to policy making at Headquarters.
She/He will work with the regional coordination section to develop
and approve projects to support members' activities, allocate
budgets in their regions, and make recommendations after
consultation with Regional Coordinators on providing travel support
to members for regional meetings. She/He will also facilitate the
flow of information to account for and otherwise document the
implementation of budgets allocated in the regions.
Some travel is required.
The Head of Regional Coordination will report directly to the
Program Director and will work under the overall direction of the
Convenor.
ABOUT THE COALITION:
The Coalition is a network of over 2,000 civil society organizations
from around the world, working together towards a common goal: the
establishment of a fair, effective and independent International
Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the first permanent Court with the
mandate to bring to justice individuals who commit the most serious
violations of international humanitarian law, namely genocide,
crimes against humanity and war crimes. For further information
about the Court and the work of the Coalition, visit our website at
www.iccnow.org.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Degree in Law, with specialization in international human
rights or humanitarian law. At least 5-7 years of progressively
responsible legal and advocacy experience.
Knowledge of the Rome Statute for the ICC especially welcome; sound
political judgment essential.
· Strong management experience.
· Ability to effectively lead a dynamic team with minimal
supervision.
· Ability to oversee and provide timely feedback on a very
high volume of work produced by regional coordination and outreach
liaison staff at the CICC Secretariat in New York and in regional
offices around the world.
· At least 2 years of experience abroad and extensive
experience working closely with NGOs around the world.
· Excellent writing, advocacy, and public speaking skills.
Ability to interact with NGOs from around the world, government
officials, and intergovernmental organizations with tact, diplomacy,
and cultural sensitivity.
· Dynamism, independence, and strong commitment to the
International Criminal Court and international justice.
· Fluency in English and knowledge of French, Spanish, or at
least one additional language. Arabic or Asian languages especially
welcome.
· Exceptional English writing and editing abilities; and the
capacity to plan and prioritize well and to juggle multiple demands
efficiently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
TERMS & OPPORTUNITIES:
· Salary commensurate with experience
· Opportunity to play a significant role in achieving the
establishment of a fair, effective and independent International
Criminal Court
· Opportunity to influence the development of our campaign
goals in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the
Middle East
· Extensive collaboration with leading human rights
organizations and other national and international NGOs worldwide
If you are interested in this position, please send the following:
· A curriculum vitae
· A cover letter describing why you are interested in the
Coalition for the ICC and summarizing your suitability for the
position
· Three references (name, position and phone number)
by email or fax, and include the post number (HRC001), your first
and last name, and the date of submission in the subject line.
Complete applications must be received by 24 March 2006. However,
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You application
should be emailed or faxed to:
Eleanor Thompson
Program Assistant
Coalition for an International Criminal Court
Email: thompson@iccnow.org
Fax: +1 212 599 1332
The CICC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and
internationally representative staff.