Description
The Legal Officer (P) will work in the General and Administrative Law Division (LEG-GL) of IOM, providing legal advice, recommendations, and services related to the legal status, constitution, functions, rules, and activities of the Organization, particularly involving human resources legal issues.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice to IOM offices on privileges and immunities issues, draft submissions on behalf of the Organization in administrative and tribunal proceedings, review investigation reports, and draft legal advice on various matters.
Responsibilities and accountabilities include:
- Providing legal advice on privileges and immunities issues
- Drafting submissions in administrative and tribunal proceedings
- Reviewing investigation reports and making legal assessments
- Drafting legal advice on matters involving international administrative law
- Attending internal and external meetings and conferences
- Performing other duties as assigned
The position requires a Master's degree in Law from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience, or a university degree with seven years of relevant professional experience. At least four years of experience in International Administrative Law is required, with demonstrated experience in staff misconduct cases and drafting internal justice system and ILOAT pleadings.
Excellent writing and research skills, as well as knowledge of public international law, particularly ILOAT jurisprudence and international administrative law, are required. Fluency in English is essential, and working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
The selected candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract of one year with the possibility of extension.