Behind every case at the International Criminal Court sits a management machine — budgets, risk, audit and reporting — that has to run flawlessly for justice to be delivered. The ICC Registry is hiring an Associate Administrative Officer at the P-2 level in The Hague, in the Office of the Director of its Division of Management Services. At Youth Works Hub we surface international careers alongside youth opportunities, and this is a management-support role at the executive heart of the Court, with a minimum net annual salary of €71,403.
Organizational Context
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division of Management Services (DMS), the Office of the Director (OD-DMS) provides primary support to the Director in the overall direction, strategic planning, management and delivery of all administrative and managerial support required by the Court's Major Programmes to fulfil their mandate — while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, rules, policies and procedures, and supporting a number of critical executive functions and the Director's role as a member of the Registry Management Team (RMT). The Office works closely with the Immediate Office of the Registrar, other Offices of Directors and Section Chiefs to implement the Registry's strategic objectives and coordinate activities — especially when interacting with external stakeholders such as the Committee on Budget and Finance (CBF), the Hague Working Group (HWG), the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), External Auditors and the Audit Committee. DMS consists of the Office of the Director, the Budget Section, the Finance Section, the Human Resources Section, the General Services Section and the Security and Safety Section.
Duties and Responsibilities
🗂️ Assist the Administrative Officer and Risk Management Coordinator in supporting the Director's executive functions — strategic resource planning; overseeing preparation of the annual budget; overseeing communication to oversight and external bodies; monitoring and reporting on organizational performance; conducting risk-management initiatives; coordinating implementation of internal and external audit recommendations; and coordinating, overseeing, prioritising and providing project-management support;
🔎 Research and provide background and up-to-date information on management, operational, staff and other emerging issues in the Office of the Director;
📄 Maintain files and records and contribute to related procedures, processes, tracking and reporting mechanisms, including drafting initial versions of official documents;
📊 Participate in projects focusing mainly on business-management issues and areas related to the work of the Division;
➕ Perform other duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
🎓 Education: An advanced university degree in public or business administration or a related area; a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu. Certification in project management or change management is a strong asset.
💼 Experience: A minimum of two years (four with a first-level degree) of relevant experience in public or business administration or a related area. Also required: demonstrated experience in at least two of the Division's business areas (budget, finance, human resources, general services, or security and safety); demonstrated experience in the office of a senior executive, preferably in an international organisation; demonstrated experience drafting official communication to oversight bodies and internal/external clients; and demonstrated experience in business management in the commercial and/or public sector. Experience with ERP systems, in particular SAP, is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
💻 Solid Microsoft Office skills — especially PowerPoint, plus Word and Excel — and knowledge of risk management, programme management, budgeting, audit compliance or programme-evaluation practices;
🧠 Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills, with the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, form opinions and make conclusions, recommendations or decisions;
🎯 Ability to establish priorities and plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan, with flexibility and initiative;
🤝 Ability to identify clients' needs and appropriate solutions and to build productive partnerships; good interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;
🌍 Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, coordinating a wide variety of activities and delivering several services at once.
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Languages
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court (English or French) is required, and working knowledge of the other is an asset. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is also an asset.
Terms and Eligibility
📄 This is an Established Post (Post Number E-8960). For initial appointments, the Court offers a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension, including a six-month probationary period. A roster of suitable candidates may be established from this selection process.
💶 The minimum net annual salary is €71,403.
🌍 The post is to be filled by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute (or a State in the signing, ratification or accession process), pursuant to the Assembly of States Parties' moratorium on recruiting nationals of non-States Parties. The selected candidate is subject to a Personnel Security Clearance process, including verification of the personal history form and a criminal-record check. Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged, and the ICC applies the Inter-Organization Mobility Accord.
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Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What level and salary? A P-2 Established Post with a minimum net annual salary of €71,403.
❓ How much experience do I need? At least two years (four with a first-level degree) in public or business administration, including experience in at least two of the Division's business areas and in a senior executive's office.
❓ Are there nationality restrictions? Yes — the post must be filled by a national of an ICC State Party (or a State in the signing/ratification/accession process).
❓ Which languages? English or French is required; the other, and another official Court language, are assets.
Deadline
⏳ 19 September 2026. Youth Works Hub keeps time-sensitive international roles like this in one place so you can apply before they close.
How to Apply
📝 Apply online through the ICC e-Recruitment portal, where you can also check the status of your application.
