UN - Department of Operational Support YPP Exam: Legal Affairs Jobs in Kenya

UN - Department of Operational Support YPP Exam: Legal Affairs Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located primarily in the Office of Legal Affairs, the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance, the Office of Administration of Justice, and the Office on Drugs and Crime, but may also be found in other offices throughout the United Nations Secretariat. Incumbents typically report to a senior Legal Officer.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority and depending on location, the Associate Legal Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

Conducts legal research on a diverse range of assigned issues in international law and other area(s) of specialization in public and private law, using multiple research sources; selects relevant material, analyzes information and presents findings for internal review.

Assists Legal Officers in the review of legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities and inconsistencies, etc.

Assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, etc.

Assists in the preparation of legislative and other legal standards, legal opinions/advice on a wide range of international public and private law issues, including the United Nations Charter, General Assembly resolutions and decisions involving, inter alia, issues relating to privileges and immunities, peace and security, institutional questions, treaty law and practice, comparative and international commercial law, procedural issues arising during meetings of United Nations organs, constitutional and administrative law of the Organization.

Assists in the preparation of agreements and contracts with governments, NGOs and other public and private entities, as well as claims and disputes.

Assists in representing the Organization before arbitral and other tribunals or administrative proceedings, including disciplinary cases.

Assists in providing legal advice on human resources matters and assists in reviewing administrative decisions.

Assists in administering programmes of legal technical assistance.

Assists Legal Officers in servicing diplomatic conferences, commissions, committees, task forces and other bodies, including preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties above are generic and may not be performed by all Associate Legal Officers.

Competencies

Professionalism:

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

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

Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies

Identifies priority activities and assignments

Adjusts priorities as required

Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work

Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning

Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary

Uses time efficiently

Education

At least a first-level university degree (i.e., Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree of at least three years) in the main course of study “Law”.

Work Experience

No work experience is required. Relevant work experience may be taken into consideration as an additional screening criteria when more than 60 candidates from the same country apply to the same exam area.

Languages

Fluency in at least one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French (speaking, reading, listening, and writing) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.

Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.


How to Apply

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