UNDP Jobs - 60986- Legal Analyst

Legal Analyst

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

TA International

Starting Date :

14-Dec-2015

Application Deadline :

08-Nov-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

364 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

364 days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Legal Support Office, Bureau for Management Services and reporting directly to the Senior Legal Advisor and Head of the Corporate and Institutional Legal Practice, the Legal Analyst provides technical support on a variety of institutional and commercial issues of private, comparative and as appropriate, international law.

Duties and Responsibilities

Carries out legal research and drafts initial legal opinions on institutional matters relating to, inter alia, relationships with governments, inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental and private sector entities, including issues related to status, mandate and operational modalities; the privileges and immunities of the Organization; intellectual property rights; use/misuse of the name and emblem of UNDP, UNV, and UNCDF.

Assists in negotiation and drafting of agreements and arrangements with governments, other organs of the UN, Specialized Agencies of the UN System, other inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and the private sector, including cost-sharing, trust funds, management services and partnership agreements.

Assist in negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes arising from agreements, contracts, and other arrangements, including commercial claims and disputes involving the organization.

Assist in the provision of advice on legal aspects of procurement issues and assists in the review, preparation and negotiation of substantial and complex contracts for UNDP headquarters units and country offices, including leases, goods and services contracts.

Assist in the preparation and update of model legal agreements.

Assist in maintenance and regular update of the work log for the Corporate and Institutional Team.

Undertakes other related functions as requested by the Director of the Legal Support Office or the Senior Legal Adviser of the Corporate and Institutional Law practice.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Innovation:

Ability to make new and useful ideas work.

Leadership:

Ability to persuade others to follow.

People Management:

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.

Delivery:

Ability to get things done.

Functional and Technical Competencies

Legal General:

Ability to advise on legal matters including UNDP's legal status, policy development, corporate and operational matters, status and conduct.

Legal Advisory:

Knowledge of legal issues facing the UNDP and ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations.

Legal Representation:

Ability to legally represent the organization in corporate/institutional contracts and agreements.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

An advanced degree in law (Masters level or equivalent).

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the practice of law with a law firm, a government and/or an international organization’s legal office;
Admittance to the bar of a Member State or equivalent qualification to practice law in a Member State is desirable.

Language:

Excellent command of oral and written English;
Working knowledge of another United Nations official language would be an advantage.