ICC – Senior Finance and Budget Manager (P-5)

ICC – Senior Finance and Budget Manager (P-5)

Organisation: International Criminal Court (ICC) – Office of the Prosecutor (OTP)
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment (2 years, 6-month probationary period)
Post Number: E-5822
Salary: Minimum net annual €131,398
Application Deadline: 10/09/2025

Organisational Context

• Part of the Financial Planning and Control Section (FPCS), Prosecutorial Administrative Services Division (PASD).

• FPCS provides financial and budgetary support to OTP, including planning, reporting, performance measurement, and compliance with relevant articles of the Rome Statute.

• The role ensures prudent management of Major Programme II resources and effective delivery of OTP’s programme of work.Key Responsibilities

Under delegated authority and supervision of PASD Director:

1. Advise the Prosecutor and senior management on financial and administrative matters.

2. Prepare OTP budget and requests for extra-budgetary funds; negotiate budget proposals with oversight bodies (CBF, HWG, ASP).

3. Serve as primary Certifying Officer, verifying expenditures and adherence to financial rules.

4. Oversee performance reporting, monitor variances, and present reports to stakeholders.

5. Manage FPCS and Extra-budgetary Resources Team (XB Team), set objectives, coach staff, ensure professional growth.

6. Liaise with Registry on procurement and financial services needs.

7. Perform other tasks as instructed by PASD Director or Prosecutor.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree in finance, accounting, management, business/public administration, economics, or related field.

• First-level degree + 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years (12 years with first-level degree) in finance, administration, budgeting, business/public administration.

• At least 5 years managing complex budgets in large international organizations (experience with courts/prosecution offices desirable).

• Knowledge of IPSAS/IFRS or similar accrual accounting standards desirable.

• Experience in UN system or similar international organizations desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical, advisory, and leadership skills.

• Ability to handle complex budgets, strategic planning, and risk management.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

• Strong managerial abilities: delegating authority, performance evaluation, coaching, and promoting innovation.

• Commitment to gender balance, diversity, and inclusion.

• Proficiency in English or French; working knowledge of the other highly desirable. Knowledge of other ICC official languages is an asset.

General Information

• Maximum tenure for P-5 or Director posts: 7 years.

• Subject to Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) and criminal record check.

• Only nationals of ICC States Parties, signatory States engaged in ratification or accession process may apply.

• Gender and geographic diversity emphasized; female candidates particularly encouraged.

• Inter-Organization Mobility Accord may allow for secondments from UN Common System organizations.

This position is ideal for a senior finance professional with experience managing complex budgets in international organizations, providing strategic advice, and leading finance teams within a highly structured legal/justice context.