The Office of the Chief Legal Counsel has a small team and has an extensive network of top-tier private law firms around the world providing pro bono support. It will benefit from contribution of full-time legal assistants working on an “internship” basis, under the supervision of a legal professional in the office.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, commitment
The Office of the Chief Legal Counsel is accountable to provide legal guidance and support to the entire organisation world-wide, working closely with the United Nations Secretariat’s Office of Legal Affairs and specialised outside counsel as appropriate. The work of the Office covers a full range of matters from commercial contracts (of varying size and complexity), partnership arrangements, contribution agreements, and matters of a purely public international law nature.
The Office of the Chief Legal Counsel has a small team and has an extensive network of top-tier private law firms around the world providing pro bono support. It will benefit from contribution of full-time legal assistants working on an “internship” basis, under the supervision of a legal professional in the office.
How can you make a difference?
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Preparing partnership agreements, under supervision, and following up on negotiations.
- Preparing and advising on supply division and procurement contracts, under supervision, and following up on negotiations.
- Assisting with respect to data privacy implementation, including preparation of privacy statements and terms of use for web and mobile platforms.
- Preparation of legal memoranda assessing particular matters referred to the Office and proposing strategies and guidance to colleagues.
- Assisting as needed in dealings with colleagues in the Organisation, under the supervision of a legal professional in the Office.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
The incumbent should:
• Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a programme at the Masters level in law.
• Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of one other UN working language an advantage.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
Technical – Very good analytical skills and ability to synthesize concepts and material into clear and concise thoughts (see also communication below)
• Technical – Familiarity with international commercial law and, preferably, public international law.
• Communication - Effectively presents thoughts and ideas including complex technical concepts, in a clear, concise, and readily understood manner, both verbally and in writing. Listens to and acknowledges others' perspectives and views.
• Flexibility - Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills – able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently.
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.