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 14
April 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: jobs@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.