Legal Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Field Legal Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Provision of legal advice on the interpretation and application of relevant public international law, including UN law, international human rights, privileges and immunities and international humanitarian law, particularly as it relates to protection of and the provision of services to Palestine refugees in the West Bank and East Jerusalem;
• Provision of legal advice on staffing matters, including in relation to employment/administrative law. A particular focus will be placed on support to misconduct investigations and the disciplinary process;
• Provision of legal advice related to Agency staff in detention; participate in interviews with staff during or after their release from detention and advise on requests for resumption to duty after detention;
• Drafting and negotiation of all types of field-related contractual modalities, including memoranda of understanding with partners, agreements related to use of land, lease agreements and contractual frameworks underpinning Agency projects;
• Draft and review correspondence with the relevant authorities; review reports and new field policies and procedures; review draft press statements and messaging;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Law

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience at either national or international level;
• Experience with the United Nations or another international/governmental organization is an asset;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of internationals law or international human rights;
• Ability to handle sensitive issues diplomatically.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Other development programme/project experience

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

This assignment is funded by the Government of Finland, only Finnish nationals are eligible to apply. Moreover, candidates must have knowledge of Finnish or Swedish.

Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’.

Application deadline: 24 April 2021

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.

Pre-departure training organized by the Government of Finland

The selected candidate will be invited to attend a training on Finland’s development policy and cooperation prior to deployment from 1 to 3 September 2021.