Jobs - 55631- Legal Assistant, Consultant, IOM

Legal Assistant, Consultant, IOM

Lieu :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type de contrat :

Other

Date de commencement :

Date limite de candidature :

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

Niveau du poste :

Other

Durée du contrat initial

6 months with possibility of extension

Langues requises :

Durée prévue de la mission :

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

Nature of Consultancy: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative/Security/Legal Officer, the successful candidate will assist the Mission in providing timely, accurate legal services, and ensure that the legal functions of the Mission are efficiently carried out. S/he will be responsible for the following duties described hereafter.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Review contracts and agreements necessary for the development and implementation of IOM projects;
Assist the Senior Administrative/Security/Legal Officer in setting up and maintaining the legal functions of Mission;
Work on a variety of in-house legal issues;
Follow up on meetings and conferences relevant to the legal functions of Mission;
Draft various types of contracts and agreements taking into account IOM’s legal status, IOM’s contract templates and the organizational policies, regulations and rules. Assist units and staff in such activities;
Provide counsel, inter alia, on legal and contractual issues and ensure that IOM’s activities are implemented in accordance with the IOM Constitution and other relevant provisions. Monitor local legislation requirements and changes therein that may impact the administration of the Mission;
Train staff on IOM's legal issues in accordance with the organizational policies, regulations and rules;
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Compétences

Behavioral

Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment;
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

Effectively provides sound and clear legal advice using knowledge of IOM mandate, privileges and immunities, and other relevant internal and external regulations and laws.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education

Completed advanced university degree in Law, Public International Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience, preferably with international organizations;
High level of computer literacy, good knowledge of MS Office.

Experience

Experience in contract review;
Experience in research skills and knowledge of migration issues an advantage;
Practical experience in one or more of international, administrative, civil or commercial law an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian is required.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV (contains names and contact information of three referees) and cover letter in English to:

IOM Kyiv: iomkiev@iom.int

8 Mykhailivska St, Kyiv 01001

Please, indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is 30 April 2015, however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.