VA ID: 1951 Grade Level: P-4 Division: Legal and External Relations Division Section: Legal Services Section Unit: Type of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment Date of Issuance: 28 November 2023 Deadline for Applications: 14 January 2023 Vacancy Reference: VA182-1951-2023 Reporting Date: As soon as possible
Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.
Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years.
Organizational Background
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
Organizational Setting
This position is located in the Legal Services Section, Legal and External Relations Division (LEG/LS).
Reporting Lines
Under the supervision of the Chief, Legal Services Section, to:
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare legal briefs on procedural or substantive matters pending in the Preparatory Commission or its subsidiary bodies, including public international law questions as these affect the Preparatory Commission, in particular with respect to the CTBT and the Text on the Establishment of the Preparatory Commission; Review and provide legal advice on the development, interpretation and application of staff regulations and rules and administrative issuances, including with respect to the operation and jurisprudence of the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization; Review and provide legal advice on the development, interpretation or application of financial regulations and rules, including procurement issues and administrative issuances, and on the drafting, negotiation and interpretation of commercial contracts; Provide legal advice on, and input into the drafting and negotiation of, agreements with States Signatories and other international organizations; Provide legal advice for use in dispute settlement proceedings, including submissions in appeals of administrative decisions; Represent the Section in meetings and internal bodies and task forces; Perform other duties as assigned.Education
Advanced university degree in international law or a related field of law;
Work Experience and Qualifications
At least seven (7) years relevant working experience in the legal field gained in a legal department of an intergovernmental organization, national administration or law firm, two years of which should have been in an international setting; Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret rules, policies and procedures are essential; Proven experience in preparing legal drafts in an accurate manner is essential; Thoroughness and excellent attention to detail is essential; Demonstrated ability to show political sensitivity, tact and excellent judgement is essential; Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment is essential; Ability to work effectively in a team while interacting constructively with diverse stakeholders is essential; Ability to prioritize, plan and organize work independently and accurately to deadlines, and consistently with the strategic goals of the Section; Knowledge of rules and procedures in other international organizations is desirable; Eligibility for admission to the practice of law in a national jurisdiction is desirable;Languages
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential; Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.
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; Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from other and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed; Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; 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; Team work - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings; Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable; Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks โoutside the boxโ; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches; Client orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be โclientsโ and seeks to see things from clientsโ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clientsโ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clientsโ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients; Commitment to continuous learning - Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve; Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.
Remuneration
CTBTO offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, see link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm). The salary offered may be subject to deductions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and/or Health Insurance Scheme.
Additional Information
All applications must be submitted through the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Incomplete applications and submission of employment history in formats other than the CTBTO Employment Information Form will not be considered. The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the vacancy announcement. Please note that the CTBTO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list. The CTBTO reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process.