Individual Contractor (locally hired)
Support legal team in drafting court interventions and analyzing asylum reform
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Overview
Support legal team in drafting court interventions and analyzing asylum reform
You have:
- Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function with a high school diploma, or 1 year with a bachelor or master’s degree.
- Excellent drafting skills in English.
- Team player.
- Relevant experience in strategic litigation.
- Prior experience working with UNHCR – particularly on the topic of judicial engagement – is an asset.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
CONTR Local Entry and Mid-Level SupportTarget Start Date
2024-05-20Job Posting End Date
May 5, 2024Terms of Reference
Recruitment of a locally-hired Individual Contractor (at G-5 equivalent staff grade) Contract period: 20 May to 30 June 2024
The Individual Contractor will work under the supervision of the Associate Legal Officer to support the legal team in drafting key court interventions before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Moreover, the Individual Contractor will provide all relevant support to producing detailed legal analysis of the reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). The support of the Individual Contractor will be crucial in ensuring that the team is able to carry out its day-to-day activities and to contribute to strengthening the protection of the fundamental rights of refugees and stateless people in Europe.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in the legal research and drafting of UNHCR’s third-party interventions before European courts and tribunals;
- Assist in providing legal analysis related to the reform of the CEAS;
- Monitor and analyze relevant European and national case-law on migration and asylum;
- Perform other related duties, as required.
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function with a high school diploma, or 1 year with a bachelor or master’s degree.
- Excellent drafting skills in English;
- Team player
- Relevant experience in strategic litigation
- Prior experience working with UNHCR – particularly on the topic of judicial engagement – is an asset.Standard Job Description
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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to draft a legal document under a tight deadline? | This question assesses your time management and drafting skills in a high-pressure environment. | Provide a concise overview of the situation, your actions, and the outcome of the document. |
| What strategies do you use to keep up-to-date with asylum law changes? | This question gauges your commitment to continuous learning in the legal field. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach teamwork in a legal setting, especially when opinions differ? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an instance where your legal analysis significantly impacted a project or case. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with the European Court of Human Rights or similar organizations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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