OVERVIEW
Post Number : LA 005
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs (LA)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Law
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-OCT-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Within 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. Such issues may relate to the general field or specialized aspects of public and private international law. Drafting interpretations of legal instruments, such as the UNESCO constitution, statutes, treaties, agreements, regulations and rules, rules of procedure, resolutions and decisions, or other legal materials relevant to the Organization.
- 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, such as the use of the name and logo.
- Drafting legal advice on documents to be submitted to the Organizationโs governing bodies (namely the General Conference and the Executive Board) and other intergovernmental bodies in the context of treaties and programmes of the Organization.
- Performing other tasks required to ensure the success of the work of the team.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C)Accountability (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masterโs de gree or equivalent) in law, with a specialization in international law.
Work experience
- 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), of which preferably two (2) years acquired at international level.
Skills & competencies
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to draft clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Capacity to work independently.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and very good knowledge of the other language.
- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced university degree (Masterโs de gree or equivalent) in international law, contract or commercial law.
Work experience
- 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.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of the law of international organizations, particularly the UN common systemโs regulatory framework.
- Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the UN system.
Languages
- Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCOโs salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 104 709 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the