Senior Officer, The International Nuremberg Principles Academy (Nuremberg Academy)

About The International Nuremberg Principles Academy (Nuremberg Academy):

The International Nuremberg Principles Academy (Nuremberg Academy) is a foundation dedicated
to the advancement of international criminal law and related human rights and is located in Nuremberg, the birthplace of modern international criminal law. Conscious of this historic heritage, its main
fields of activity include providing a forum for dialogue by convening international conferences and
expert meetings, conducting interdisciplinary and applied research, engaging in specialized capacity
building for practitioners of international criminal law and human rights education. The Nuremberg
Academy upholds the Nuremberg Principles and the rule of law with a vision of sustainable peace
through justice, furthering knowledge and building capacities of those involved in the judicial process
in relation to core international crimes. The Nuremberg Academy was established by the Federal
Republic of Germany, the Free State of Bavaria and the City of Nuremberg.

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

• Education: An advanced university degree (minimum Master’s degree or state exam) in law,
international relations or political science, with relevant specialisations
• Experience: A minimum of five years of professional legal experience in international criminal
courts or tribunals, rule of law missions, government or a non-governmental organisation or
experience in research and teaching at an academic or research institution. Up to two years
research towards a PhD can be recognised as relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international criminal law
• Managerial and organisational experience in relation to capacity building, training/educational
activities, including training and curricula development experience, preferably at international
level (please indicate the volume of the projects managed by you in terms of budget, time and
number of persons involved)
• Strong research and excellent writing and editing skills (please include a list of publications in
your CV)
• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking and initiative
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and intercultural skills, strong teamwork skills
and ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills (in particular Microsoft Office applications), proven experience in the
management and use of digital conferencing software (i.e. Zoom, MS Teams or similar)
• Languages: Fluency in English AND French with proven writing and editing skills; the ability
to work in German or in another UN languages would be an advantage
• Willingness to travel abroad to participate in Academy events and projects

Contract Details
The Academy promotes equality of opportunity. We offer an indefinite contract for a full-time position
at salary level E 13 (initial gross annual salary between app. 53,000 € and app. 58,500 € depending
on relevant previous experience) of the Collective Agreement applicable to the German Public Service
(TVöD Bund), 30 days of paid leave and reimbursement of moving costs to Nuremberg at the beginning of the contract. The contract will include a six-month probationary period. We offer a work environment in a highly motivated, international and interdisciplinary team.

For further information please visit our website www.nurembergacademy.org or contact
admin@nurembergacademy.org

Application Process
To apply, please send your application including cover letter, CV and three referees, ideally in
one PDF document, via email with the subject line “Application for Senior Officer position_YourLastname” to admin@nurembergacademy.org by 15 April 2023.