QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and knowledge:
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• Advanced degree (Master’s degree, J.D., or Licenciatura) in Law, preferably with a high level of knowledge in International Administrative Law and Labor Law.

• Understanding of duties and obligations of international civil servants and multi-cultural environments.
• Experience:
• A minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience. Experience as a judicial officer within a judicial system in a Bank member country is desirable.
• In good standing and licensed to practice law in at least one Bank member country.
• Relevant professional experience in case management, and office administration.
• Demonstrated familiarity and experience with international organizations, administrative law and conflict resolution mechanisms in the context of international development organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proven presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; exposure to international and multicultural environments.Languages:Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English is required, including of technical legal language; proficiency in French and/or Portuguese is desirable.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Individuals with relatives working for the IDB or IDB Invest within and including the fourth degree of consanguinity and the second degree of affinity are not eligible. This includes staff and consultants.
• Candidates must be citizens of a member country of the Inter-American Development Bank.Candidates may not be current or former Bank or IDB Invest employees, except that this requirement does not preclude an incumbent Executive Secretary from eligibility.

• Maintain and administer the record of all cases filed with the Tribunal as well as any actions taken in processing a complaint.
• Organize materials to be analyzed in connection with cases and prepare written documents recording the Administrative Tribunal decisions, final rulings, and the closure or dismissal of the proceedings.
• Serve as Registrar to the Tribunal.
• Be responsible for logistics related to the correct functioning of the Tribunal sessions, whether remotely or on-site.
• Be responsible for managing, mentoring and providing guidance to any employees in the Secretariat in relation to the work of the Tribunal.
• Make proposals to the President of the Tribunal on the list of cases being dealt in the sessions, the allocation of cases to the judges, the composition of panels, and the agenda of the sessions.
• Prepare a draft description of the facts and summary of the arguments of the parties for each case.
• Provide all types of assistance required by the judges, which includes guidance on the jurisprudence (of the Administrative Tribunal of the IDB Group as well as similar tribunals) and provide supportive documentation.
• Draft provisional decisions and instructions of the Tribunal. Communicate and give notice of final Tribunal decisions to the parties.
• Be responsible for the verification of the documents presented and of all necessary arrangements related to the translation of all documentation, if necessary, including the final versions of the judgments.
• Formulate an efficient process flow, which requires a high level of monitoring and technical expertise. Consistently apply quality and process standards in the preparation, design, and delivery of materials.
• Attend all hearings conducted by the Tribunal and, except where considerations of confidentiality apply, all meetings of the Tribunal.
• Take such action as necessary, under the direction of the President, to expedite the proceedings of the Tribunal and assist the Tribunal in the discharge of its functions.
• Assure that the Statute and Rules of Procedure of the Tribunal, as well as its judgments, are published and distributed among the staff of the IDB and of IDB Invest.
• Protect the confidentiality of information taking into account the policies of the IDB and IDB Invest.
• Channel all communications addressed to the members of the Tribunal.
• Be responsible for the strategic planning and management of resources. The Executive Secretary of the Administrative Tribunal arranges all matters pertaining to its functioning, including yearly budget preparation and administration; the oversight of travel arrangements for Tribunal members; and the Administrative Tribunal meetings. The Executive Secretary of the Administrative Tribunal takes preventive actions to resolve problems in a timely fashion and minimize risk, identifies areas for improvement, and promotes the consistent application of procedures, policies and best practices.
• Report directly to the Board for both the Work Plan & Budget Proposal and the Annual Report.
• Oversee and coordinate the Tribunal’s outreach activities, oversee the collection and analysis of case-related data and trends, and manage the Tribunal’s content contributions for the website and other digital platforms.