International Legal Jobs: Legal Officer, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources, UN

International Legal Jobs: Legal Officer, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources, UN

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible legal experience is required.

Of these five years, two years in litigation at the national or international level and must include first-hand experience in appearing and leading the evidence of witnesses before a court or tribunal or equivalent administrative board and bodies is required.

Experience at the national or international level in administrative and employment or labour law is desirable.

Experience with staff regulations and rules, policies, procedures and operations of the United Nations or a similar international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

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