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Legal Officer P3 - Rome, Italy

Rome

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Rome
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
  • Closing Date: Closed

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP


 

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT


 

This position is located in the Legal Office (LEG) of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Legal Officer will be assigned to the Maritime, Transport and Insurance Law Branch (LEGM).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)


 

Under the general supervision of the Senior Legal Officer, Head of LEGM, the P3 Legal Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Carry out research and provide comprehensive and timely advice on a variety of complex legal matters relating to procurement, transport, logistics, insurance,  commercial and contract law;
  • Provide advice and participate in the preparation, pursuit, negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes with public and private entities;
  • Conduct/engage in litigation proceedings, including liaising with external counsel where appropriate;
  • Prepare legal opinions, reports, memoranda and other correspondence;
  • Draft and/or review a variety of legal documents, including legal motions/submissions, manuals, policies, guidelines, procedures, agreements and contracts;
  • Study legal issues relating arising out of the interpretation or application of relevant rules, policies, laws, international conventions and agreements;
  • Provide legal interpretation on a full range of issues regarding WFP’s various internal Regulations, Rules and Policies, including the General Regulations, Financial Regulations, Rules, Circulars and Directives;
  • Provide advice to country offices, HQ units on a wide variety of issues;
  • Assist in commodity management actions;
  • Participate to the supervision, coaching and training of more junior staff members;
  • Facilitate awareness of potential liability exposure and proactive minimization of risk within the organization;
  • Perform other related duties (like facilitating training sessions for other Units or Divisions), as required by the Legal Office.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Education: 

  • Advanced University degree in the discipline of law or First University degree in the discipline of law with experience and advanced training in private commercial law, and/or public international law.

 

Experience:

  • At least 5 years (of which a minimum of 3 years in an international context) of relevant experience in the area of private commercial law and international trade law.

 

Languages: 

  • Working knowledge (written and oral proficiency/Level C) of English and Spanish is required;
  •  knowledge (intermediate/Level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, Spanish, Chinese or Russian) is an asset.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

 

  • Knowledge of and ability to apply legal principles, concepts, procedures and terminology for review, examination and processing of a range of legal documents
  • Demonstrated ability to draft complex legal documents that are clear, concise and adapted to context
  • In-depth knowledge of various legal research sources, techniques and ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments and draft legal papers
  • Strong negotiation skills and problem-solving approach
  • Independent decision-making skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Business acumen and ability to think strategically
  • Strong time-management and priorities management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High standards of ethics and values

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS


Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. Terms and Conditions

 

The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. He/she will be required to travel abroad sometime to remote and difficult locations.


WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS


October 15, 2020

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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