Netherlands: Program Assistant

Organization: Coalition for the International Criminal Court
Country: Netherlands
Closing date: 06 Feb 2015

Starting date:March 2015 (Part-time)

Deadline for Application: 6 February 2015

DESCRIPTION

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC), a program of the World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP), is recruiting for a part-time Program Assistant to assist the Director of Programs and other staff in the CICC office in The Hague.

The CICC includes 2,500 civil society organizations in 150 different countries working in partnership to strengthen international cooperation with the ICC; ensure that the Court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both visible and universal; and advance stronger national laws that deliver justice to victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. 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.coalitionfortheicc.org

WFM-IGP works to advance the global promise of peace and is committed to building a safer and more just world. The organization includes a comprehensive set of programs that work to protect civilians from the threat of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity; facilitate transparency in governance; increase access to justice; and promote the application of the rule of law. WFM-IGP works in partnership with the United Nations and often serves as a hub of information and collective action on UN-related issues. In addition, we work with governments, and other international and regional institutions around the globe – as well as with thousands of committed individuals and world leaders – to advance a mission of peace, prosperity, and security for all.

WFM-IGP is co-located in The Hague, the Netherlands and New York, USA and has ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations. WFM-IGP currently oversees the following programs: the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC), the International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect, and the International Democratic Governance program, amongst others. For more information about WFM-IGP, please visit our website: www.wfm-igp.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The responsibilities of the Program Assistant will include but are not limited to:
• Administrative support to the Executive Director and Director of Programs, including scheduling, filling, travels preparations and other tasks as necessary;
• Event planning and preparing for CICC meetings, including setting up conference calls, preparing materials, set up the conference room;
• Overseeing some financial issues, including purchase orders and credit card payments;
• Maintaining CICC contact (membership and government) databases;
• Responding to information requests, including requests received through general CICC email address;
• Processing requests to join the Coalition;
• Providing Coalition members with updates on ICC-related activities and events;
• Preparing the annual session of the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court;
• Any other tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are interested in applicants whose studies were related to Administration and/or International Relations, Political Science, Law and/or other relevant fields;

• Experience in the field of Human Rights and/or International Justice;
• Proficient in English; another language (French and Spanish) would be an asset;
• Prior experience with administrative tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• Organizational and administrative skills;
• Effective team player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Resourceful and proactive.

How to apply:

a) Review the information above carefully

b) Please send your CV and a cover letter to: cicc-hague@coalitionfortheicc.org

Important: On the subject line, please put “(Your First & Last Name) - Application for Part- Time Program Assistant 2015”.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and short-listed candidates are invited for an interview over the phone. Due to the great number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.