UNESCO
Legal Officer
UNESCO, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Parent Sector: Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs (LA)Duty Station: ParisJob Family: LawType of contract: Fixed TermDuration of contract: 2 years, renewableRecruitment open to: Internal and external candidatesApplication Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 02-OCT-2024UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismWithin the general mandate of the Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs to provide legal advice to the Secretariat and the governing bodies of the Organization, under the overall authority of the Director of the Office and the direct supervision of the Chief of the General Legal Section (LA/GL), the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:Drafting legal opinions, undertaking research and examining legal precedents for issues relating to the function, structure and activities of the Organization, including public and private international law.Drafting legal opinions on and negotiating a wide range of agreements with various partners and contractors, including Member States, private entities, non-governmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations.Drafting legal opinions on disputes in the context of agreements and other matters pertaining to the Organization.Drafting legal advice on documents to be submitted to the Organization’s governing bodies (namely the General Conference and the Executive Board) and other intergovernmental bodies.Performing other tasks required to ensure the success of the work of the team.COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Communication (C)Accountability (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, with a specialization in international law.Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience providing advice in public international law within an intergovernmental organization (or in such organization, combined with equivalent legal experience in a government, law firm, non-profit organization or academia), preferably two (2) years at the international level.Excellent analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Proven ability to draft clearly and concisely.Ability to work well under pressure.Capacity to work independently.LanguagesExcellent knowledge of English or French and very good knowledge of the other language.Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law, contract or commercial law.Experience in providing advice in the law of international organizations, particularly in the UN system.Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts or international agreements.Experience in the legal department of an intergovernmental organization.Experience working with intergovernmental bodies, particularly on rules of procedure.Confirmed experience in legal drafting in English and French.Knowledge of the law of international organizations, particularly the UN common system’s regulatory framework.Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the UN system.LanguagesKnowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan, etc.The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 104,709 US $.Please note that all candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.Footer
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
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Communication (C)Accountability (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, with a specialization in international law.Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience providing advice in public international law within an intergovernmental organization (or in such organization, combined with equivalent legal experience in a government, law firm, non-profit organization or academia), preferably two (2) years at the international level.Excellent analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Proven ability to draft clearly and concisely.Ability to work well under pressure.Capacity to work independently.LanguagesExcellent knowledge of English or French and very good knowledge of the other language.Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law, contract or commercial law.Experience in providing advice in the law of international organizations, particularly in the UN system.Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts or international agreements.Experience in the legal department of an intergovernmental organization.Experience working with intergovernmental bodies, particularly on rules of procedure.Confirmed experience in legal drafting in English and French.Knowledge of the law of international organizations, particularly the UN common system’s regulatory framework.Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the UN system.LanguagesKnowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan, etc.The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 104,709 US $.Please note that all candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.Footer
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
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