Witness Assistant (Individual Contractor on an ad hoc and short-term basis) (24303)

International Criminal Court - ICC

Staff Closes 23 Apr 2026 2 days left

Overview

Provide practical assistance to witnesses appearing before the International Criminal Court in The Netherlands, facilitating their testimony and maximizing their wellbeing.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparation activities for witness arrival.
  • Provide welcome briefing to witnesses.
  • Carry out entry/exit procedures for witnesses.
  • Escort witnesses within ICC premises and during transportation.
  • Assist in administering witness surveys and questionnaires.
  • Maintain administration regarding witness-related activities.
  • Monitor vulnerable witnesses, including mealtime assistance.
  • Perform other duties as instructed.
Required Experience
  • Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience working with vulnerable persons.
  • Ability to work with persons from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Must reside in the Netherlands and live within commuting distance from the ICC headquarters.
  • Must have a valid driving license in the Netherlands and be comfortable with driving duties.
Qualifications
  • Completion of secondary education.
  • Further education in Public Service, Social Work, Nursing or Psychology would be an asset.
  • An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience.
Other Details
Languages Required
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French.
Languages Preferred
A working knowledge of the other working language (English or French) is desirable. Dutch would be an asset. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an asset (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish). A working knowledge of other languages linked to ICC situation countries is an asset (including but not limited to Tagalog, Cebuano, Farsi, Lingala, Congolese Swahili, Standard Swahili, Sango, Lendu, Acholi, Tamasheq, Songai and Georgian).
Contract Duration
Based on the operational needs
Work Modality
on-call in a roster system providing 24/7 services to witnesses. This regularly includes working outside office hours, schedule changes at short notice and performing night shifts where required.
Remuneration
Payment is based on a daily rate (comparable to G-4 level)
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