Job Title: SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER, P5
Department/ Office: Office of Legal Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 30 March 2012-29 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-LEG-OLA-23405-R-NEW YORK
This position is located in the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs (OLA). Incumbent would report to the Director of the Division and, as the case may be, be under the immediate supervision of the Principal Legal Officer.
Responsibilities
The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Coordinate and supervise the capacity-building activities of the Division, including ad hoc training and technical assistance programmes.
• Prepare the capacity-building strategy and monitor its implementation.
• Manage the capacity-building related trust funds and provide assistance to States upon their request.
• Coordinate activities relating to the dissemination of information on and in promoting a wider appreciation of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, including the supervision of the library and specialized reference collection.
• Organize and supervise the activities relating to the substantive servicing of meetings convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and pursuant to relevant General Assembly resolutions, as required.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of reports and legal publications of the unit.
• Assist the Director in administrative tasks of the Division, such as those relating to results-based budgeting.
• Service on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required.
• Promote the work of the United Nations and represent the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Coordinate and direct teams of legal officers; guide and supervise the work of junior officers; assist the Director/Principal Legal Officer in general management and administration of the unit, organize and prioritize the workload and provide general coordination and supervision of assignments as regards the legal work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of international law with emphasis on the law of the sea, including knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments;
• ability in applying legal expertise to broad range of highly complex and novel legal issues and problems in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and in developing innovative and creative solutions;
• recognition as an expert in the law of the sea as evidenced through extensive experience and a proven track record of coordinating and delivering complex reports and services, including advisory services;
• ability to independently prepare legal briefs, opinions, and a variety of legal instruments and related documents for direct submission to senior officials, where applicable;
• ability to carrying out capacity building activities.
Communication:
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• ability to explain complex issues and defend principle positions in various meetings;
• highly developed negotiating skills and ability to persuade and influence others to reach agreement;
• thorough knowledge and understanding of contemporary international relations and of UN system, organization and inter relationships.
Teamwork:
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
• is willing to learn from others;
• places team agenda before personal agenda;
• supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
• shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Leadership:
• Intellectual leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives as well as to maintain excellent interpersonal relations.
• Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement and Decision Making:
• Original and creative thinking, sound judgment and discretion in handling legal issues;
• proven ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities, and to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals.
Education
• Advanced university degree in law (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in public international law or comparative law with specialization in ocean-related matters.
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international law or international relations, most of which should be in law of the sea and ocean affairs related matters at the international level is required.
• Experience in substantive servicing of intergovernmental meetings is required.
• Experience in organization or participation in international seminars on ocean affairs and the law of sea and other capacity-building activities is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Competency based and/or other assessment method.
Special Notice
Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Department/ Office: Office of Legal Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 30 March 2012-29 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-LEG-OLA-23405-R-NEW YORK
This position is located in the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs (OLA). Incumbent would report to the Director of the Division and, as the case may be, be under the immediate supervision of the Principal Legal Officer.
Responsibilities
The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Coordinate and supervise the capacity-building activities of the Division, including ad hoc training and technical assistance programmes.
• Prepare the capacity-building strategy and monitor its implementation.
• Manage the capacity-building related trust funds and provide assistance to States upon their request.
• Coordinate activities relating to the dissemination of information on and in promoting a wider appreciation of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, including the supervision of the library and specialized reference collection.
• Organize and supervise the activities relating to the substantive servicing of meetings convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and pursuant to relevant General Assembly resolutions, as required.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of reports and legal publications of the unit.
• Assist the Director in administrative tasks of the Division, such as those relating to results-based budgeting.
• Service on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required.
• Promote the work of the United Nations and represent the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Coordinate and direct teams of legal officers; guide and supervise the work of junior officers; assist the Director/Principal Legal Officer in general management and administration of the unit, organize and prioritize the workload and provide general coordination and supervision of assignments as regards the legal work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of international law with emphasis on the law of the sea, including knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments;
• ability in applying legal expertise to broad range of highly complex and novel legal issues and problems in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and in developing innovative and creative solutions;
• recognition as an expert in the law of the sea as evidenced through extensive experience and a proven track record of coordinating and delivering complex reports and services, including advisory services;
• ability to independently prepare legal briefs, opinions, and a variety of legal instruments and related documents for direct submission to senior officials, where applicable;
• ability to carrying out capacity building activities.
Communication:
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• ability to explain complex issues and defend principle positions in various meetings;
• highly developed negotiating skills and ability to persuade and influence others to reach agreement;
• thorough knowledge and understanding of contemporary international relations and of UN system, organization and inter relationships.
Teamwork:
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
• is willing to learn from others;
• places team agenda before personal agenda;
• supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
• shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Leadership:
• Intellectual leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives as well as to maintain excellent interpersonal relations.
• Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement and Decision Making:
• Original and creative thinking, sound judgment and discretion in handling legal issues;
• proven ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities, and to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals.
Education
• Advanced university degree in law (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in public international law or comparative law with specialization in ocean-related matters.
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international law or international relations, most of which should be in law of the sea and ocean affairs related matters at the international level is required.
• Experience in substantive servicing of intergovernmental meetings is required.
• Experience in organization or participation in international seminars on ocean affairs and the law of sea and other capacity-building activities is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Competency based and/or other assessment method.
Special Notice
Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 May 2012
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