United Nations

Core Value

• Integrity

  Acting in line with the standards and values of the United Nations, and doing the right thing even when it is difficult or unpopular.

• Professionalism

  Showing pride in one's work, technical mastery of the subject matter, and the persistence and composure needed to deliver under pressure.

• Respect for Diversity

  Working effectively with people from all backgrounds and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Core Competency

• Communication

  Speaking and writing clearly and effectively, listening to others, and tailoring language and message to the audience.

• Teamwork

  Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, and placing team agenda before personal agenda.

• Planning and Organizing

  Setting clear goals consistent with agreed strategies, identifying priorities and adjusting them as required.

• Accountability

  Taking ownership for delivering on agreed responsibilities, within agreed cost and time standards, and owning shortcomings.

• Client Orientation

  Seeing clients as those to whom services are provided, and building productive relationships with them.

• Creativity

  Actively seeking to improve programmes or services and offering new and different options to solve problems.

• Technological Awareness

  Keeping abreast of available technology and applying it to the work of the Organization.

• Commitment to Continuous Learning

  Keeping abreast of new developments in one's occupation and actively seeking to develop oneself professionally and personally.

Managerial Competency

• Vision

  Identifying strategic issues, opportunities and risks, and communicating a compelling direction that others want to follow.

• Leadership

  Serving as a role model, providing direction and empowering others, and driving change where it is needed.

• Empowering Others

  Delegating responsibility, clarifying expectations and giving staff the autonomy and credit they need to perform.

• Managing Performance

  Setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, giving regular feedback, and addressing performance fairly and promptly.

• Building Trust

  Providing an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion, and following through on commitments.

• Judgement / Decision Making

  Identifying the key issues in a complex situation and taking sound decisions in a timely way, including under pressure.

International Criminal Court

ICC Core Competency

• Dedication to the mission and values

  Commitment to the mandate and values of the International Criminal Court, and conduct consistent with them.

• Professionalism

  Applying professional and technical expertise to the Court's work, with accuracy, reliability and sound judgement.

• Teamwork

  Working effectively with colleagues across sections, cultures and professional backgrounds.

• Learning and developing

  Developing one's own capability and supporting the development of colleagues.

• Handling uncertain situations

  Remaining effective when circumstances are ambiguous, changing or stressful.

• Interaction

  Communicating and building relationships effectively with colleagues and external counterparts.

• Realising objectives

  Planning, organising and delivering agreed results within the required time and quality standards.

ICC Leadership Competency

• Purpose

  Providing direction and clarity of purpose so that teams understand how their work serves the Court's mandate.

• Collaboration

  Building cooperation across teams, organs and external partners.

• People

  Developing, supporting and managing the performance of staff.

• Results

  Driving delivery and accountability for outcomes at team or function level.