About:
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is committed to the highest standards of competence, integrity, impartiality, and discretion. The Tribunal recruits staff in both Professional and General Service categories and periodically hires temporary staff and Junior Professional Officers to support its Registry’s work.
Eligibility:
- For General Service roles (e.g., Administrative Assistant – G-7): Open to qualified candidates with relevant administrative experience.
- For Temporary Staff: Individuals able to provide secretarial, administrative, legal, or linguistic assistance during Tribunal sessions.
- For Junior Professional Officer Programme: Young professionals interested in serving in the Legal Office or other Registry departments.
- Working languages: English and French
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Administrative support, secretarial assistance, and other general service tasks
- Legal and research assistance for Tribunal sessions and cases (for temporary staff and Junior Professional Officers)
- Contributing to smooth functioning of the Registry while maintaining professional ethics and discretion
How to Apply:
- Submit a covering letter detailing interests and relevant experience
- Complete the ITLOS Personal History Form (mandatory)
- Optionally attach a curriculum vitae
- Applications should be sent to:
Head of Personnel
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Am Internationalen Seegerichtshof 1, 22609 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49 40 35607-0 | Fax: +49 40 35607-245
Email: personnel@itlos.org
- States interested in participating in the Junior Professional Officer Programme should contact the Registrar at RegistrarOffice@itlos.org
Link to official notification- LINK
