Legal Specialist Vacancy Available at UNDP in United States (November 2024). Apply Now!
Legal Specialist Vacancy Available at UNDP in United States (November 2024). Apply Now!
- Position(s): Legal Specialist
- Organization: UNDP
- Location: New York, United States
- Job Identification: 21300
- Deadline: Nov 11, 2024
Background
Legal Specialist Vacancy at UNDP. Apply Now! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
As the United Nations’ lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas: sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience.
UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet. The Office of Legal Services in the Bureau for Management Services (BMS/OLS) provides strategic legal services of the highest standard to UNDP, UNCDF and UN Volunteers, giving pragmatic and timely legal advice that enables the right people to make good decisions.
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 46 least developed countries. UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, both domestically and internationally, to reduce poverty and support economic development
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Programmes and Projects Team (P+P) within BMS/OLS advises on the legal aspects of UNDP’s mandate, legal framework and matters related to its programmes and projects.
Under the overall supervision of the General Counsel and Director of BMS/OLS, and reporting directly to the Senior Legal Advisor and Head of P+P, the Legal Specialist provides dedicated support to UNCDF.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Under the supervision of the Head of P+P, the Legal Specialist performs the following primary functions with respect to UNCDF:
- Provision of Legal advice, guidance and counsel on all legal aspects of UNCDF’s operations
- Provision of Legal advice, guidance and counsel on matters relating to the design and implementation of evolving programme initiatives, strategies and operational practices, policies and procedures
- Provision of Legal advice, guidance and counsel on partnership arrangements and donor financing agreements involving UNCDF
- Provision of Legal advice, guidance and counsel on institutional issues, including matters arising from UNCDF’s status, mandate and legal structure
- Facilitate Training activities and knowledge management
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Requirements
Education:
- An advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in Law from a recognized university is required, or
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in Law from a recognized university in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years (with Master´s degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of relevant practical experience in the practice of law with a law firm, a legal office of a government and/or the legal office of international organization is required.
- Project management experience, including the ability to monitor and deliver on many activities concurrently under tight time constraints, as well as the ability to determine and manage priorities, is required.
- Proven experience with excellent research, legal writing and drafting skills are required.
- Demonstrated experience of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong and proven focus on client service, is required.
- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is required.
- Understanding of, and experience with, the privileges and immunities of international organizations is an asset.
- Understanding of, and experience with, the United Nations system is an asset.
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