Emplois au PNUD - 55158- Legal Consultant

Legal Consultant

Lieu :

New York, ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE

Type de contrat :

Individual Contract

Date de commencement :

15-Apr-2015

Date limite de candidature :

02-Apr-15 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

International Consultant

Durée du contrat initial

6 months

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

6 months

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Legal Support Office, Bureau of Management and reporting directly to the Senior Legal Adviser and Head of the Corporate and Institutional Legal Practice Group, the Legal Consultant assists the unit in providing legal support to UNDP management, headquarters and country offices.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Assistance with the preparation of legal advice on a wide range of corporate and institutional issues, including on the interpretation and application of UNDP regulations, rules, policies and procedures;
Review and preparation of contracts for UNDP headquarters units and country offices, including leases, purchase of goods, partnerships and services contracts;
Legal research on institutional matters, involving, inter alia, relationships with governments, inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental and private sector entities;
Assistance with the settlement of claims and disputes arising from commercial contracts, agreements and other arrangements involving UNDP;
Facilitation of training programmes on Corporate and Commercial issues for UNDP staff globally, in particular regarding implications of procurement, claims/disputes and other matters handled by the Corporate and Institutional Law Practice Group;
Liaison with the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), as appropriate, in order to coordinate the legal services provided by OLA to UNDP with regard to corporate and commercial legal matters involving issues of privileges and immunities referred to OLA by LSO;
Provision of advice on administrative law matters as requested;
Based on experience gained from addressing issues related to any of the above-mentioned functions, the Consultant will identify and advise on areas where systemic or policy changes may be warranted in order to strengthen UNDP’s accountability and/or allow operational units to carry out their functions more effectively and efficiently, including continual review and updating of standard texts, policies and procedures, in consultation with the concerned substantive units.
In addition to the above, the Consultant will be required to generally assist with other work performed by Corporate and Institutional Legal Practice Group as required.
Documents to be included with this application:
UNDP P11 or Personal CV with a minimum of 3 references; and
Financial proposal in lump sum format, based on outcomes, which should include all related expenses including related benefits and insurance.

Evaluation:

Consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis:

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation;

Technical Criteria weight: 70%;

Financial Criteria weight: 30%.

This contract does not carry any expectation of any future engagement in UNDP.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Thorough knowledge of UN and UNDP institutional legal matters, including legislative basis therefore (i.e. UN Charter, relevant General Assembly resolutions and other relevant resolutions and decisions, and UNDP Financial Regulations and Rules); Understanding of UNDP’s goals, programmes and its place in the UN system;
Ability to work with utmost discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters;
Client orientation with a constructive approach to resolution of problems;
Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret rules and guidelines;
Sound negotiation skills;
Ability to conceptualize policies;
Excellent drafting skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills with staff at all levels;
Excellent organizational skills;
Respect for deadlines;
Excellent communications skills, oral and written;
Sound judgment and personal maturity;
Ability to function under pressure.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

An advanced degree in law (Master’s level).

Experience:

Membership of national bar; practical experience in litigation an asset;
A minimum of 7 years’ practical experience in the practice of law with a law firm, a government and/or an international organization legal office; practical and substantial experience in the UN system, especially a UN Fund or Programme, handling legal matters as described for this position, is required.
Extensive experience with the United Nations Legal Framework and the legal institutional arrangements of United Nations organizations including, in particular, the UN Financial Regulations and Rules and programming policies and procedures.
Practical experience from UN/UNDP operations in developing countries highly desirable.

Language Requirements:

Excellent command of oral and written English;
Ability to speak and draft with knowledge of legal terminology in French and/or Spanish highly desirable.