Legal Consultant at Jordan Field Office

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Overview

Provide legal advice and support on various legal matters

You have:

• Master of Laws, JD or LLM from an accredited educational institution
• At least three years of progressively responsible legal experience in a national or international organization
• At least one year of experience outside the candidate’s home country or a country of permanent residence
• Familiarity with international law, humanitarian law, contracts and commercial law, administrative law
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Result of Service - Remuneration will be a monthly basic salary of USD 3,000 net tax free..

Work Location UNRWA, Jordan Field Office, Legal Office

Expected duration - The duration of the consultancy is 11 months with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds;

Duties and Responsibilities Under the guidance and supervision of the Head Field Legal Office, the Legal Consultant will be responsible for the following duties: - Provision of legal advice and assistance and drafting of documents in relation to: i) Administrative and employment law and other matters relating to Agency personnel in Jordan, in particular disciplinary cases and staff grievances; ii) Status, mandate, and privileges and immunities of the Agency and its personnel in Jordan; iii) Claims made against the Agency and its staff members in their official capacity; iv) Legal aspects of protection issues relating to Palestine refugees in Jordan; v) Interpretation and application of UNRWA regulatory framework; - Drafting, review and negotiation of various contractual modalities, including contribution agreements, contracts for procurement of goods and services, lease agreements, memorandums of understanding, etc.; - Legal research, analysis and advice on matters related to UNRWA operations in Jordan; - Drafting legal opinions and official correspondence on any such matters; - Such other duties as may be assigned by the Head Field Legal Office.

Qualifications/special skills - Master of Laws, JD or LLM from an accredited educational institution; - At least three years of progressively responsible legal experience in a national or international organization, of which at least one year outside the candidate’s home country or a country in which the candidate has permanent residence. - Familiarity with international law, humanitarian law, contracts and commercial law, administrative law;

Languages - Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Additional Information COMPETENCIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a diverse team environment;
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills and practical writing experience in a legal context, including the ability to present information and data in a clear and instructive manner, combined with superior skills in legal writing, analysis, and expression in form of drafting legal opinions, papers, and positions;
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills combined with sound judgment, including the ability to apply legal knowledge and practice to strategic, policy, and operational objectives;
• Highly developed negotiation skills, with the ability to positively influence others to reach mutually benefiting understanding.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bar admission;
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in the Middle East;

• Familiarity with the UN system and practices.

  No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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