Description
IOM is seeking a Legal Officer to work in the General and Administrative Law Division (LEGGL). The successful candidate will provide legal advice, recommendations, and services related to the legal status, constitution, functions, rules, and activities of the Organization, particularly involving human resources legal issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review investigation reports and referrals regarding allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing;
- Address challenges of administrative decisions filed in internal justice processes;
- Conduct research on the jurisprudence of the ILOAT on assigned topics;
- Review and assist with the development of issuances, guidance, and policies on personnel matters;
- Support the roll-out of the Unified Staff Rules to local staff members in IOM Country Offices worldwide;
- Assist with the preparation of legal inputs on privileges and immunities matters related to employment disputes;
- Review agreements relating to the engagement of different categories of personnel;
- Prepare draft responses to inquiries related to the interpretation and application of IOM Unified Staff Regulations and Rules;
- Support the Division and LEG digital transformation initiatives.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Law from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;
- At least two years of practicing law, with experience in international administrative law;
- Fluency in English (oral and written);
- Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Benefits:
- IOM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary range of [insert salary range], plus additional entitlements and allowances.