Deputy Registrar
International Court of Justice · THE HAGUE · D-2 · Apply by November 10, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting In light of the upcoming expiration of the term of office of the current Deputy-Registrar on 31 March 2027, the Court invites qualified candidates to submit applications in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 23 of the Rules of Court and in the present announcement. Pursuant to Article 23 of the Rules of Court, the Deputy-Registrar is elected by the Court for a term of seven years by secret ballot and may be re-elected. Responsibilities The Deputy-Registrar of the International Court of Justice, principal judicial organ of the United Nations, assists the Registrar and acts as Registrar in the latter’s absence or in the event of the post of Registrar becoming vacant. Under the direction of the Registrar, the Deputy Registrar shares the duties devolving upon the Registrar in connection with the administration of the Registry. The Deputy-Registrar acts on behalf of the Registrar in the absence of the latter or upon the direction of the Registrar with regard to diplomatic, judicial and administrative matters. In the performance of the above-mentioned functions, the Deputy Registrar acts under the supervision of and reports to the Registrar. The…