Legal Officer

il y a 1 mois

Paris, France UNESCO Temps plein
OVERVIEW

Post Number : LA 023

Grade : P-4

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) : 29-APR-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 and the Secretariat of the Organization, under the overall authority and direct supervision of the Legal Adviser and Director of the Office, the incumbent will be required to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

 

  • Provide legal opinions, through research and examination of legal precedents, on complex issues relating to the mandate, structure and activities of the Organization. Such issues may bear upon general matters of law or specialized aspects of public international, constitutional, private and administrative law, and may require interpretation of UNESCO’s basic texts and standard-setting instruments. Legal opinions are embodied in memoranda to the Director-General or other high-level officials of the Secretariat, diplomatic correspondence to Governments or other stakeholders, official documents submitted to intergovernmental bodies, analytical studies internal to the Office, etc.

 

  • Support the Legal Adviser and Director of the Office in the provision of independent legal advice to the General Conference, the Executive Board and various meetings convened by UNESCO and to all intergovernmental bodies established by the Organization, as well as to the Director-General, Sectors and field offices of the Secretariat, on a wide variety of topics arising in the activities of the Organization, including on the interpretation of the Constitution and statutory texts, privileges and immunities, the conclusion and application of international agreements and contracts, the implementation of standard-setting instruments, etc.
Long Description
  • Prepare and revise official documents to be submitted to intergovernmental bodies, diplomatic correspondence, internal memoranda, studies and other documentation relating to the work of the Office.

 

  • Assist the Legal Adviser and Director in all matters pertaining to the administration of the Office (including, budget, human resources, financial management, working methods, etc.).

 

  • Supervise the work of junior legal staff in the Office of the Director.

 

  • Perform any other duties as may be required to ensure the success and functioning of the Office’s activities.

 

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)Building partnerships (M)Driving and managing change (M)Leading and empowering others (M)Making quality decisions (M)Managing performance (M)Strategic thinking (M)- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law or a related field.

 

Work Experience

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible and relevant 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 at least 3 years acquired at the international level.

Skills & Competencies

  • Demonstrated analytical skills, particularly in legal matters.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in either English or French and very good skills in the other language.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively and work well under pressure.
  • Ability to participate effectively in high-level negotiations and to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including high-level officers and government officials.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
  • Interpersonal skills (including diplomatic skills), team spirit and positive working relationships.

 

Languages

  • Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and very good knowledge of the other. 

 

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

Work Experience

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the law of international organizations, particularly of the UN system.
  • Experience in the legal department of an intergovernmental organization.
  • Experience working in a diplomatic environment.
  • Experience working with intergovernmental bodies.
  • Experience providing legal advice to high-level officials.
  • Confirmed experience in legal drafting in English and French.

 

Skills & Competencies

  • Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the UN system.
  • Knowledge of the UN common system’s regulatory framework.

 

Languages

  • Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

 

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s 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 126 118 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 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 (last update here) 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.

  • Legal Officer

    il y a 4 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France UNESCO Temps plein

    OVERVIEWPost Number : LA 023Grade : P-4Parent 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) : 29-APR-2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to...

  • Legal Secretary

    il y a 4 semaines

    Paris, France Ryder Reid Legal Temps plein

    Ryder Reid Legal is recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary to join our global law firm client, on a full-time (in-office) permanent basis. The legal secretary must have a strong secretarial background working at a notable law firm and be fluent in both French and English. Duties will include but will not be limited to: Managing diaries Document...

  • Legal Secretary

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, France Ryder Reid Legal Temps plein

    Ryder Reid Legal is recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary to join our global law firm client, on a full-time (in-office) permanent basis. The legal secretary must have a strong secretarial background working at a notable law firm and be fluent in both French and English.Duties will include but will not be limited to:Managing diaries Document...

  • Secretary/ Legal Secretary

    il y a 4 semaines

    Paris, France Ryder Reid Legal Temps plein

    Ryder Reid Legal is recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary to join our global law firm client, on a full-time (in-office) permanent basis. The legal secretary must have a strong secretarial background working at a notable law firm and be fluent in both French and English. For further information, please apply. If you have not received a response...

  • Legal Secretary

    il y a 1 mois

    Paris, Île-de-France Ryder Reid Legal Limited Temps plein

    Our client, a global law firm, is looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Paris office on a permanent basis. The legal secretary must have a strong secretarial background working at a notable law firm and be fluent in both French and English.Duties will include but will not be limited to:Document processingBooking travel arrangementsMaintaining...

  • Legal Secretary

    il y a 1 mois

    Paris, France Ryder Reid Legal Limited Temps plein

    Our client, a global law firm, is looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Paris office on a permanent basis. The legal secretary must have a strong secretarial background working at a notable law firm and be fluent in both French and English. Duties will include but will not be limited to:Document processingBooking travel arrangementsMaintaining...

  • Legal Officer

    il y a 1 mois

    Paris 11e, France Livelihoods Venture Temps plein

    Livelihoods Venture is our social business headquartered in Paris. Our mission is to design solutions and bring together coalitions of actors who join forces to restore degraded natural ecosystems, build sustainable supply chains and improve the livelihoods of thousands of rural communities. We invest in large-scale & transformational field projects all...

  • Legal Counsel

    il y a 24 heures

    Paris, France Alibaba Cloud Temps plein

    We seek to hire a Legal Counsel / Compliance Officer – Alibaba Cloud who will be a key member of the growing international legal and compliance team supporting Alibaba Cloud’s rapid expansion around the world. Alibaba Cloud now has data centers in Singapore, US, UK, Germany, Australia, UAE (Dubai), Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia,...

  • Legal Counsel

    il y a 2 jours

    Paris, Ile-de-France Alibaba Cloud Temps plein

    We seek to hire a Legal Counsel / Compliance Officer – Alibaba Cloud who will be a key member of the growing international legal and compliance team supporting Alibaba Cloud’s rapid expansion around the world. Alibaba Cloud now has data centers in Singapore, US, UK, Germany, Australia, UAE (Dubai), Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia,...

  • Legal Counsel

    il y a 2 jours

    Paris, France Alibaba Cloud Temps plein

    We seek to hire a Legal Counsel / Compliance Officer – Alibaba Cloud who will be a key member of the growing international legal and compliance team supporting Alibaba Cloud’s rapid expansion around the world. Alibaba Cloud now has data centers in Singapore, US, UK, Germany, Australia, UAE (Dubai), Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia,...

  • Legal Structuring Officer

    il y a 7 jours

    Paris, France Career Renew Temps plein

    Career Renew recherche pour un de ses clients un Legal Structuring Officer a Paris, France.Le (la) candidat(e) retenu(e) sur ce poste prendra en charge les missions suivantes :Participer à la structuration et au suivi des véhicules UCITS et alternatifs, existants et à venir, de droit luxembourgeois, français, néerlandais et autres juridictionsMise en...

  • Legal Counsel

    il y a 11 heures

    Paris, France Capital Markets Recruitment Temps plein

    Title: Legal CounselLocation: Boulogne-BillancourtContract: PermanentHybrid working - 3 days office/2 days smart workingThis is an excellent opportunity to join the Paris team of an International Digital Infrastructure Company as a Real Estate Legal Counsel. Join an exceptional legal team and provide comprehensive legal support to various business areas,...

  • Legal Counsel

    il y a 2 semaines

    Paris, France Capital Markets Recruitment Temps plein

    Title: Legal CounselLocation: Boulogne-BillancourtContract: PermanentHybrid working - 3 days office/2 days smart workingThis is an excellent opportunity to join the Paris team of an International Digital Infrastructure Company as a Real Estate Legal Counsel. Join an exceptional legal team and provide comprehensive legal support to various business areas,...

  • Legal Counsel

    il y a 2 semaines

    Paris, Ile-de-France Capital Markets Recruitment Temps plein

    Title: Legal CounselLocation: Boulogne-BillancourtContract: PermanentHybrid working - 3 days office/2 days smart workingThis is an excellent opportunity to join the Paris team of an International Digital Infrastructure Company as a Real Estate Legal Counsel. Join an exceptional legal team and provide comprehensive legal support to various business areas,...

  • Legal Counsel

    il y a 10 heures

    Paris, France Botify Temps plein

    We are looking for a junior Legal Counsel to support our Paris team. You will be the sole lawyer in the Paris office with colleagues in the USA. Responsibilities Support the Revenue teams with drafting, negotiation, and processing of SaaS and Consulting Services contracts in France and in UK. Support several internal departments with review and...

  • Compliance Officer Min 5 Ans

    il y a 1 mois

    Paris, France FED Legal Temps plein

    **Alice de Moratti, Consultante Executif au sein du cabinet Fed Légal spécialisé dans les métiers juridiques et fiscaux, recrute pour l'un de ses clients, acteur majeur du secteur des énergies renouvelables, un(e) Compliance Officer justifiant d'au moins 5 ans d'expérience. Il s'agit d'une création de poste.** **Votre fonction**: Rattaché(e) au...

  • Banking Operations Legal Officer

    il y a 5 jours

    Paris, France Qonto Temps plein

    Our mission? Making daytoday banking easier for SMEs and freelancers thanks to an online business account thats combined with invoicing bookkeeping and spend management tools Thanks to its innovative product highly reactive 247 customer support and clear pricing Qonto has become the leader in its marketOur journey: Founded by and in July 2017 Qonto has...

  • Legal Manager

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, France Nanobiotix Temps plein

    We are looking for a self-started Legal Manager to help us develop game-changing nanomedicine products to help millions of patients around the globe. Since our inception, our team has been committed to researching and developing disruptive nanomedicine approaches that could revolutionize the way many cancers are treated. Nanobiotix designs and manufactures...

  • Legal Manager

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, France Nanobiotix Temps plein

    We are looking for a self-started Legal Manager to help us develop game-changing nanomedicine products to help millions of patients around the globe. Since our inception, our team has been committed to researching and developing disruptive nanomedicine approaches that could revolutionize the way many cancers are treated. Nanobiotix designs and manufactures...

  • Legal Manager

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, France Nanobiotix Temps plein

    We are looking for a self-started Legal Manager to help us develop game-changing nanomedicine products to help millions of patients around the globe. Since our inception, our team has been committed to researching and developing disruptive nanomedicine approaches that could revolutionize the way many cancers are treated. Nanobiotix designs and manufactures...