LEGAL OFFICER

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Org. Setting and Reporting This temporary position is located in Specialized Technical Expertise and Research Branch of the Assessment & Technical Assistance Office, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). It is available from 1 September 2021 – 30 August 2022. The incumbent reports directly to the senior legal officer of the cluster on human rights issues in the context of counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism and resolution 1624 (2005).

Responsibilities For this position, the Legal Officer: -Analyzes the status of implementation by Member States of UN Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005), 2178 (2014), 2242 (2015), 2331 (2016), 2354 (2017), 2395 (2017) and 2396 (2017) with respect to assigned Member States concerning the global fight against terrorism, as well as requirements in the resolutions to include gender-sensitive approaches in relation to counter-terrorism and countering violenet extremism measures. -Prepares analysis of country/regional specific new terrorism trends and challenges and recommend corresponding actions to address those issues; -Identifies, through the Committee assessment and stocktaking tools, the legal and practical/operational implementation issues where evaluated States require technical assistance and ensure that technical assistance providers/donors provide follow-up assistance; -Prepares assessments and recommendations on gender thematic issues pertaining to Member States' counter-terrorism capacities, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions 2242 (2015); -Participates in Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) visits to Member States to assess and report on their compliance with relevant Security Council resolutions and international instruments on counter-terrorism, and make recommendations on subsequent follow-up actions to be taken; - Liaises with Member States, UN entites, international and regional organizations on any technical and other assistance programmes available that could facilitate implementation of relevant resolutions; -Represents CTED, as requested, at international or regional conferences or meetings to which the Executive Director has been invited and represent CTED in coordinating meetings with UN counter-terrorism entities; -Takes the lead in mainstreaming gender throughout CTED's activities, as a crosscutting issue, including in country-specific assessments and reports, recommendations made to Member States related to the legislation, criminal justice, terrorism financing, border controls and the facilitation of technical assistance delivery to Member States, and briefings to the Council; -Assists the CTC to incorporate gender dimensions into its mandate and act as a focal point for relevant UN partner offices, as well as external partners; -Leads gender-sensitive research and data collection on the drivers of radicalization for women and provide the necessary gender expertise to fulfil CTED's mandate in close cooperation with CTED's thematic experts on human rights and countering violent extremism; -Ensures participation and leadership of women and women's organizations in CTED's activities in order to facilitate Member States' development of strategies to counter terrorism and violent extremism that can be conducive to terrorism, including through countering incitement to commit terrorist acts; -Prepares proposals and policy guidance on gender mainstreaming and review and monitor gender dimensions in the regions most affected by terrorism, based on relevant information and analysis, including from UN and external partners; -Provides advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity, particularly as it relates to counter-terrorism; -Provides draft recommendations for the Committee's consideration that focus on more effective and detailed implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions and international legal instruments on counter-terrorism; etc.; -Performs extensive legal/political research and analysis and prepares opinions, studies, briefs, reports, correspondence; -Services Counter-Terrorism Committee and its special meetings as required, including preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting reports, etc.; -Serves as Vice Chair on the working group of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact on adopting a gender sensitive approach to preventing and countering terroirsm; -Promotes the work of the United Nations and represents the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.; -Coordinates and directs teams of other legal and political affairs officers dealing with gender aspects of CTED mandate as required, and/or mentors the work of junior officers on specific projects; and -Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments, including criminal and counter-terrorism law. Ability to apply legal/political expertise to analyzing a diverse range of complex issues and problems and in developing innovative and creative solutions in dealing with complex legal, counter-terrorism and gender related problems. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and/or complex nature. Discretion and sound judgment. Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/cases. Knowledge of contemporary international relations, counter-terrorism and gender issues and of UN system, organization and interrelationships. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, international law, international relations, political science or related field. A first-level degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in law, international law, criminal justice, political analysis, research or related field is required. Experience in the field of gender policy analysis and mainstreaming is desirable. Experience related to gender issues in the context of counter-terrorism is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English, is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available from 1 September 2021 to 30 August 2022. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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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.