E T Consultant

Legal

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E T Consultant

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

The Legal Vice Presidency (LEGVP), under the Senior Vice President and Group General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal support to internal and external World Bank clients on operational, advisory and corporate matters. LEGVP provides legal services required by the World Bank and plays an active role in all the World Bank's activities. In addition, LEGVP helps to ensure that all World Bank activities comply with the institution's Articles of Agreement, as well as its operational policies and procedures. Organizationally, LEGVP includes geographically-based regional Operational Practice Groups devoted to the legal and policy aspects of the World Bank's lending operations, Policy and Advisory Practice Groups which provide advice on operations policy, environmental and international law, structured finance and guarantees and Corporate Practice Groups, which provide advice on corporate finance, development finance , administrative and institutional matters for the World Bank. LEGLE is the unit within the LEGVP that works on Bank operations in the Latin American and Caribbean Region and the Europe and Central Asia Region.

LEGLE invites qualified candidates to apply for a Legal Consultant (ETC2) based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the LEGLE Chief Counsel. The ETC will be a lawyer who can operate independently to handle legal and policy issues related to the Bank’s operational work while collaborating with other lawyers within LEGLE and LEG as a whole.

Roles & Responsibilities:

* The Extended Term Consultant, under the supervision of the Chief Counsel and other Counsel, will:

* Draft legal agreements and other legal documents for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.

* Prepare legal memoranda on relevant legal issues for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.

* Conduct legal research on relevant issues of law.

* Review operational documents, including to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, identify legal risks and issues, and propose solutions/mitigation measures.

* Advise teams on the application of World Bank policies and procedures.

* Provide guidance to administrative staff and/or paralegal on processing of documentation.

* Participate in project/program related or country-related meetings and negotiations.

* Oversee routine contract management tasks (e.g., monitor conditions of effectiveness) and other legal monitoring activities related to Investment Project Financing, Program for Results and Development Policy Financing operations, etc.

* Review translations from Ukrainian to English and vice versa of legal documents and other routine and specialized correspondence, for accuracy and offering relevant comments.

* Carry out any other complementary duties assigned by the Counsel(s).

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

The Legal Vice Presidency (LEGVP), under the Senior Vice President and Group General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal support to internal and external World Bank clients on operational, advisory and corporate matters. LEGVP provides legal services required by the World Bank and plays an active role in all the World Bank's activities. In addition, LEGVP helps to ensure that all World Bank activities comply with the institution's Articles of Agreement, as well as its operational policies and procedures. Organizationally, LEGVP includes geographically-based regional Operational Practice Groups devoted to the legal and policy aspects of the World Bank's lending operations, Policy and Advisory Practice Groups which provide advice on operations policy, environmental and international law, structured finance and guarantees and Corporate Practice Groups, which provide advice on corporate finance, development finance , administrative and institutional matters for the World Bank. LEGLE is the unit within the LEGVP that works on Bank operations in the Latin American and Caribbean Region and the Europe and Central Asia Region.

LEGLE invites qualified candidates to apply for a Legal Consultant (ETC2) based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the LEGLE Chief Counsel. The ETC will be a lawyer who can operate independently to handle legal and policy issues related to the Bank’s operational work while collaborating with other lawyers within LEGLE and LEG as a whole.

Roles & Responsibilities:

* The Extended Term Consultant, under the supervision of the Chief Counsel and other Counsel, will:

* Draft legal agreements and other legal documents for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.

* Prepare legal memoranda on relevant legal issues for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.

* Conduct legal research on relevant issues of law.

* Review operational documents, including to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, identify legal risks and issues, and propose solutions/mitigation measures.

* Advise teams on the application of World Bank policies and procedures.

* Provide guidance to administrative staff and/or paralegal on processing of documentation.

* Participate in project/program related or country-related meetings and negotiations.

* Oversee routine contract management tasks (e.g., monitor conditions of effectiveness) and other legal monitoring activities related to Investment Project Financing, Program for Results and Development Policy Financing operations, etc.

* Review translations from Ukrainian to English and vice versa of legal documents and other routine and specialized correspondence, for accuracy and offering relevant comments.

* Carry out any other complementary duties assigned by the Counsel(s).

Selection Criteria

* An LLM degree, J.D. or equivalent and qualified to practice law.

* Minimum five (5) years of experience in administrative law, contract law, international law, and/or commercial transactions and negotiations.

* Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communications skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills.

* Familiarity in the use of varied legal research sources (including electronic sources on the Internet) and other databases.

* Fully proficient in computer skills, particularly in using word processing software, information databases, internet services, and library sources.

* Ability to work well as a team member in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.

* Ability to work under time pressure and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

* Familiarity with the Ukrainian legal system and Ukrainian law.

* Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian or Russian is required, as well as excellent drafting skills. Additional languages (French or Spanish) desirable.

Other Competencies Required

- Deliver Results for Clients: Contributes to delivery of results for clients on complex issues. Sets challenging goals that align with the WBG mission and is always looking to improve. Understands clients’ most pressing challenges and contributes to solutions. Takes personal responsibility for producing high quality work, identifying and informing of risks, and delivering results for clients.

- Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success. Shares information and frame thinking/actions with a corporate perspective in mind.

- Lead and Innovate: Brings new and different insights. Applies critical thinking to current approaches, identifies areas for improvement, and tries new solutions that drive results. Considers own behavior in context of WBG’s values and mission and recognizes impact one has on others. Operates in ambiguity and changing needs and supports others to do the same

- Create, Apply and Share Knowledge: Actively contributes to and readily applies WBG’s body of knowledge for internal and/or external client solutions. Contributes to the department’s and WBG’s body of knowledge by applying lessons learned and expertise. Actively invests in own knowledge and seeks feedback. Builds personal and professional networks within and beyond the work group

- Make Smart Decisions: Leverages available data and makes timely decisions. Seeks and analyzes facts, data and lessons of past experience to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work. Applies cost/benefit analysis to meet work program objectives. Contributes to decision making by providing relevant risk-analysis. Shows initiative when necessary and makes decisions in a timely manner within own area of responsibility.

* An LLM degree, J.D. or equivalent and qualified to practice law.

* Minimum five (5) years of experience in administrative law, contract law, international law, and/or commercial transactions and negotiations.

* Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communications skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills.

* Familiarity in the use of varied legal research sources (including electronic sources on the Internet) and other databases.

* Fully proficient in computer skills, particularly in using word processing software, information databases, internet services, and library sources.

* Ability to work well as a team member in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.

* Ability to work under time pressure and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

* Familiarity with the Ukrainian legal system and Ukrainian law.

* Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian or Russian is required, as well as excellent drafting skills. Additional languages (French or Spanish) desirable.

Other Competencies Required

- Deliver Results for Clients: Contributes to delivery of results for clients on complex issues. Sets challenging goals that align with the WBG mission and is always looking to improve. Understands clients’ most pressing challenges and contributes to solutions. Takes personal responsibility for producing high quality work, identifying and informing of risks, and delivering results for clients.

- Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success. Shares information and frame thinking/actions with a corporate perspective in mind.

- Lead and Innovate: Brings new and different insights. Applies critical thinking to current approaches, identifies areas for improvement, and tries new solutions that drive results. Considers own behavior in context of WBG’s values and mission and recognizes impact one has on others. Operates in ambiguity and changing needs and supports others to do the same

- Create, Apply and Share Knowledge: Actively contributes to and readily applies WBG’s body of knowledge for internal and/or external client solutions. Contributes to the department’s and WBG’s body of knowledge by applying lessons learned and expertise. Actively invests in own knowledge and seeks feedback. Builds personal and professional networks within and beyond the work group

- Make Smart Decisions: Leverages available data and makes timely decisions. Seeks and analyzes facts, data and lessons of past experience to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work. Applies cost/benefit analysis to meet work program objectives. Contributes to decision making by providing relevant risk-analysis. Shows initiative when necessary and makes decisions in a timely manner within own area of responsibility.

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional one year, at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET Appointment of two years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their second-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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