Technical Officer (Legal – Global Board of Appeal)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Global Board of Appeal is a peer-review body which offers a formal venue for WHO staff members to appeal against final administrative decisions or actions affecting their appointment status. The GBA reviews staff members' appeals in facts and in law and reports its findings and recommendations to the Director-General with whom the final decision rests. In addition, the GBA issues analyses of patterns, statistics, lessons learnt and/or recommendations on issues raised in appeals and potential improvements to be made to internal processes and procedures so as to avoid future appeals. The Secretariat of the GBA functions as the GBA's registrar office and provides legal, procedural, training and administrative support to the GBA, its Chair and the GBA members.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Under the supervision of the Chair GBA, the incumbent advises staff on the appeals process, alternate solutions, or possible mechanisms of resolution.
• S/he monitors the smooth running of the cases he/she is responsible to ensure appeal processes are carried out within the statutory timeframe.
• Drafts written responses on non-routine matters to be signed by Chair GBA.
• Attends GBA meetings.
• Drafts and finalizes GBA Report and Recommendations for signature by the Board Members to be submitted to the Director-General or Executive Director, UNAIDS.
• Provides administrative and legal support to the GBA.
• Examines pleadings and other relevant documents.
• Prepares case summaries, briefings and chronologies.
• Conducts legal research and provides background information regarding the WHO Staff Rules and Regulations, relevant WHO policies, previous HBA and RBA cases or ILOAT jurisprudence as appropriate.
• Acts as resource person to all parties involved in the appeal to answer any procedural questions that may arise.
• In consultation with Chair GBA, contributes to the organization of the Annual Meeting of the Boards of Appeal.
• Participates in working groups related to the internal justice system on behalf of the Board at the request of the Chair GBA.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• First level university degree in law.

Desirable:

• Admittance to the Bar of a Member State or an equivalent qualification to practice law in a Member State.

Experience

Essential:

• At least five years combined national/ international experience in labour dispute, or human resources fields with a focus on legal issues; experience in legal research and the analysis and application of rules, regulations and policies.

Desirable:

• Experience in WHO or other agency of the UN family. Knowledge of the ILO Tribunal case law (ILO Triblex database).

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of administrative policies and practices in the UN system.
• Knowledge of WHO Staff Rules and Regulations and WHO Staff Manual an asset.
• Knowledge of legal practice associated with labour jurisprudence and familiarity with ILO Administrative Tribunal jurisprudence.
• Proven skills in drafting clear-cut reports of a legal nature and proven skills to communicate complex issues of a legal/administrative nature clearly, understandably and geared towards the respective target audience.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work closely in harmony with stakeholders of different cultures and backgrounds, specifically staff in distress.
• Ability to work as a leader as well as member of team.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision or guidance.

WHO Competencies

• Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Teamwork
• Producing results
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 590 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.