Legal Analyst, Legal Unit, Office of the Executive Director

The Position:

The Legal Analyst position is part of the UNFPA Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent programme. But, The programme is open to qualified candidates who are 32 years of age or younger in 2022, who self-identify as a person of African descent or are a national of an African country. Also, The programme is intended to provide on-the-job training for young professionals who wish to obtain practical experience in international development. Likewise, those who have the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles across the organization.

Therefore, You will report directly to the Chief, Legal Unit, or his/her designee.

How you can make a difference:

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

This job of Legal Analyst is in the Legal Unit, UNFPA. Thus, The Legal Unit provides the highest quality and timely support and advice with regard to legal issues arising in the operations of UNFPA, an international intergovernmental development agency. Also, The Legal Analyst will participate in the provision of legal advice relating to procurement, resource mobilization, development financing, privileges and immunities, accountability, and employment. However, This job supports UNFPA’s managers in their operations and mainstreams legal considerations in managerial decision making. But also, This achieves an increase in the level of protection of UNFPA from legal exposure and liability and reinforces the accountability of managers.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in law.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Firstly, Two years of practical experience as a jurist/lawyer, in government and/or private practice;
• Then, Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills in English;
• Also, Qualification to be admitted to the practice of law;
• Finally, Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds;

Languages: 

Fluency in English; proficiency in other official languages of the United Nations may be an additional asset.

How to Apply for the Legal Analyst

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Closing date: 10 May 2022

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