Legal Officer, New York

Legal Officer, New York

Closing Date: Saturday, 05 April 2014

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Organization

Department of Management

Country

United States

City

New York, USA

Office

UN Dept. of Management New York

Grade

P-3

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Job Title
Legal Officer, P3
Department/ Office
Department of Management
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
4 February 2014-5 April 2014
Job Opening number
14-LEG-DM-32972-R-NEW YORK(G)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Administrative Law Section (ALS), Human Resources Policy Service, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM). The incumbent reports to Chief, Disciplinary Unit.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will assist in handling disciplinary matters referred to the Office of Human Resources Management by:

• Providing advice on the handling of disciplinary matters and prepares the related documentation.
• Conducting research and analysis of the UN Charter, General Assembly resolutions and decisions, judgements of the United Nations Administrative Tribunal, the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal and judgements of other international administrative tribunals, Staff Regulations and Rules, and administrative issuances.
• Representing the Secretary-General in written and oral proceedings before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal relating to disciplinary cases. Submissions before the Dispute Tribunal must meet procedural requirements of the Tribunal and must be consistent with the principles of administrative law applicable to the Organization.
• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of legal advice on human resources and administrative matters, with a view to facilitating early resolution of disputes.
• Assist in maintaining the Unit's registers and electronic databases and performing other duties, as required

Competencies
Professionalism

• Knowledge of relevant United Nations Regulations and Rules, as well as of applicable jurisprudence;
• Ability to apply legal and administrative expertise to analyzing a diverse range of issues and problems, and to develop innovative and creative solutions;
• strong analytical skills;
• discretion and sound judgement in handling sensitive legal and administrative issues;
• ability to influence others to reach agreement.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
• identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
• Ability to meet timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
• 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.

Planning and 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.

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.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters' degree or equivalent) in law.
• A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience including at least two years of litigation experience, is required.
• The experience may have been gained at the national or international level.
• Experience in handling administrative law matters is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.
• For the post advertised fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
• Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

• Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a substantive assessment, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff is expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
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