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Associate Legal Officer
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assignment(s)
Open recruitment (advertised)
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General
Description of assignment title
Associate Legal Officer
Assignment country
Kenya
Expected start date
27/05/2024
Sustainable Development Goal
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category
International UN Volunteer Specialist
Mission and objectives
Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.
Context
The Associate Legal Officer will work for the Legal Unit, in UNEP’s Corporate Services Division. The UNV volunteer will provide legal support, advice and opinion in a variety of issues of international, public, private, administrative and environmental law and other matters requiring legal input, including interpretation and application of instruments. The UNV volunteer contributes to other UNEP and legal corporate activities within his/her field of expertise.
Associate Legal Officer Task description
Under the direct supervision Senior Legal Officer, the UNV volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1.Provision of legal support to UNEP through the Corporate Services Division /Legal Unit
i. Serve as Associate Legal Officer supporting the provision of corporate legal advice to UNEP through the Corporate Services Division/Legal Unit, and contribute to the work of the Corporate Services Division / Legal Unit providing the necessary assistance, as required;
ii. Review and draft legal instruments and other agreements and amendments, and when deviations from UN/UNEP templates are requested by counterparts provide legal advice with regard to those instruments including agreements with implementing partners;
iii. Support the review of the due diligence process of potential partners, both non-for profit and for profit entities;
iv. Support Corporate Services Division’s work on audit processes by oversight bodies, including the review of recommendations and their implementation;
v. Support the work of the focal point for the Corporate Services Division/Legal Unit on the UNEP Intranet page (WeCollaborate).
2.Support the development and/or revision of legal template instruments and conduct legal research
i. In coordination with relevant offices, support the development of new and/or review of existing legal agreements templates;
ii. In coordination with relevant offices, support the revision of UNEP policies and their implementation, and the drafting of summaries and/or briefing notes relating to policy matters;
iii. Support the Legal Unit’s by the preparation of a compendium of core legal advice delivered by the Legal Unit with a view to ensure consistency for the benefit of UNEP;
iv. Under the guidance of legal officers, conduct research on legal issues pertaining – inter alia – to general international law, international organization, privileges and immunities, multilateral environmental agreements etc. and draft legal notes and memos for the use of the Legal Unit.
3.Assistance in other professional duties as required by the exigency of service.
Associate Legal Officer Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Associate Legal Officer Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in corporate law, including the drafting and review of legal instruments, exposure to the practice and interpretation of public international law, to partnerships with public/private sector actors, legal analysis, research and writing. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Area(s) of expertise
Legal affairs
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Associate Legal Officer Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in law. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies and values
•Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents. Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Knowledge of the civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely.
Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. 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.
•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.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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