HEAD FIELD LEGAL OFFICE - UNRWA

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HEAD FIELD LEGAL OFFICE - UNRWA


  • Posting Title: HEAD FIELD LEGAL OFFICE, P4
  • Job Code Title: Head Field Legal Office
  • Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
  • Duty Station: FO Gaza
  • Posting Period: 14 February 2023 - 13 March 2023
  • Job Opening Number: 23-Legal Affairs-UNRWA-202110-R- (R)
  • Staffing Exercise N/A

Responsibilities

  1. - Leads the programme of work and management of the human and financial resources of the Field Legal Office and provides legal and technical advice and mentoring for the Field Legal Office’s lawyers in coordination with and under the technical oversight of, as appropriate, the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA); Advises on and ensures the consistent interpretation and application of the Agency’s regulatory framework and international law, in particular UNRWA Area and International Staff Regulations, Rules and associated administrative issuances, Financial Regulations and Organizational Directives.
  2. - Provides legally sound, timely, easily applied, politically sensitive and consistent advice on matters related to UNRWA’s operations including, but not limited to, the delivery of Agency's services and, in coordination with the Department of Legal Affairs, the protection of the rights, privileges and immunities of the Agency and its staff in the Field.
  3. - Drafts, reviews, and as appropriate, supervises and oversees the negotiation of all types of field-related contractual modalities, including contracts for procurement of goods and/or services, the construction and maintenance of buildings, use of land, lease agreements, memoranda of understanding, legal submissions and other legal documents related to the Field operation.
  4. - Provides legal advice and assistance on matters relating to administrative and employment law and other relevant issues including advising the application of the Agency’s regulatory framework relating to administrative and disciplinary measures and entitlements.
  5. - In coordination with the DLA as appropriate, provides legal advice and assistance on the interpretation and application of relevant public international law, international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law and practice, particularly as it relates to protection of and the provision of humanitarian assistance to the Palestine refugees in the Field having particular regard to humanitarian principles; advises on, promotes and addresses the status and mandate of the Agency, the privileges and immunities attached to the Agency, its assets and its personnel as well as related responsibilities of the Agency and its personnel.
  6. - Liaises, in coordination with Field and HR colleagues, as appropriate, with relevant external actors such as the local governmental authorities to safeguard and facilitate the Field's operations, including following up on the implementation of the Field's requests to the relevant authorities and drawing the attention of senior Agency officials to potential problems or disputes with the relevant authorities.
  7. - Advises on resolution of contractual and tortious claims against the Agency and its staff members in their official capacity, including overseeing, supporting and/or conducting negotiations, settlements and arbitration (in coordination with DLA).
  8. - Seeks access to and information about Agency staff in detention; interviews staff during or after their release from detention, and if applicable advises upon applications for reinstatement and reemployment in coordination with DLA.
  9. - Provides advice and support to, and as requested, participates in investigations into allegations of staff member misconduct and other matters in consultation with the Department of Internal Oversight Services, HQ, as appropriate.
  10. - Serves on and provides legal advice to various Boards and Committees as requested, including as member of the Local Committee on Procurement.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited education institution in Law preferably with specialization in international, administrative/public, employment, or commercial law and preferably admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction.

Work Experience

  1. At least eight years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience as a lawyer in the United Nations, other international organization, government service, the commercial/private sector or NGO, including a period of experience in contract or commercial law, or administrative or employment law is required.
  2. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a minimum of 2 continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required.
  3. Knowledge of the history and contemporary issues of the Middle East is desirable.
  4. Familiarity with the UN Common system and practices is desirable.

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Working knowledge of Arabic and/or any other UN language (desirable)

Special Notice

  • Type of Contract and duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension.

How to Apply

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