ICC Prosecutor Job Description October 2026
The position of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is currently vacant. The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, acting pursuant to the mandate of the Assembly under article 112 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (the Rome Statute), has initiated a publicly transparent and inclusive procedure for the election of the next Prosecutor.
What it covers
The position of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is currently vacant. The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, acting pursuant to the mandate of the Assembly under article 112 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (the Rome Statute), has initiated a publicly transparent and inclusive procedure for the election of the next Prosecutor. It is seeking to attract the most qualified candidates for the position of Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Article 42, paragraph 3, of the Rome Statute sets out the main criteria to be fulfilled by candidates for the position. The details of the procedure adopted by the Bureau for the election of the fourth Prosecutor are available on the website of the Assembly.
Practice Note
Note the specific selection requirements on gender and, in particular, the requirement of “a demonstrated record of independence, impartiality and commitment to upholding justice, accountability and human rights, and ensuring gender equality” These requirements replicate the strong language in the Terms of Reference of the UN IIIM-Syria (contrast the absence of language on commitment to gender equality in the terms of reference of the UN IIM-Afghanistan).
