Legal Officer

h3Legal Officer (P-2, 2 Positions) at World Food Programme (WFP), Rome, Italy (Fixed-Term, Open to All Nationalities) /h3 /brpOffered by bLegal Office, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) /b.
/p /brpRome Deadline: 13 Oct ** /p /brpType /p /brpFull-time /p /brpStipend /p /brpPaid (ICSC salary scale: basic salary plus post adjustment and benefits; amount not stated) /p /brpDuration /p /brpFixed-term contract with a one-year probationary period /p /brpLocation /p /brpRome /p /brpWhere /p /brpAbroad /p /brpAdvanced university degree in law, or a... /p /brpOpenings /p /brp2 /p /brh3About WFP and the Legal Office /h3 /brpThe World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organisation and the ** Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity.
/p /brpWFP's Legal Office at its Headquarters in Rome is organised in three branches: /p /brul /brlibAdministrative and Employment Law Branch (LEGA): /b advises management on all aspects of the employment relationship between WFP and its employees.
/li /brlibContractual and Constitutional Law Branch (LEGC): /b internal governance, private sector contributions, commercial and contractual activities, cash-based transfer programmes, treasury and communications.
/li /brlibMaritime, Transport and Insurance Law Branch (LEGM): /b supply chain activities, procurement, maritime, aviation, logistics, UN Humanitarian Response Depots and insurance.
/li /br /ul /brh3About the Positions /h3 /brpWFP is seeking to fill btwo Legal Officer P-2 positions in LEGA /b, based at Headquarters in Rome, Italy (Job Requisition JR ).
The officers will contribute to legal advice and services supporting WFP offices globally, working under the guidance of more senior Legal Officers.
/p /brul /brliLegal support and advice on the development, interpretation and application of WFP's employment framework.
/li /brliAdvice on contractual modalities and conditions of service for deploying personnel and technical expertise from the private and public sectors.
/li /brliConduct and discipline matters, including the investigation and disciplinary stages.
/li /brliContentious employment matters, including negotiation and settlement of claims and representation of WFP before administrative tribunals and other adjudicatory bodies.
/li /brliPrivileges and immunities of WFP personnel.
/li /br /ul /brpThe Legal Office is adopting a pooled service arrangement at this level: the officers are expected to undertake up to 50% of their work on matters of the other branches (LEGC and LEGM).
/p /brh3Key Accountabilities /h3 /brul /brliLegal research and analysis on substantive and procedural issues.
/li /brliReview agreements, memoranda of understanding and contracts to identify legal issues and risks.
/li /brliAssist in preparing legal advice on WFP's Regulations, Rules, Policies and Procedures and applicable conventions, resolutions and agreements.
/li /brliDraft opinions, reports, memoranda, submissions, agreements and contracts.
/li /brliSupport WFP's representation in administrative or tribunal proceedings and arbitration, including litigation submissions.
/li /brliAssist in assessing disciplinary cases and appeals, and in the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes involving WFP and its personnel.
/li /brliIdentify legal risks and liabilities and help develop risk mitigation measures.
/li /brliSupport senior Legal Officers in servicing committees, task forces and expert working groups.
/li /br /ul /brh3Minimum Qualifications and Experience /h3 /brul /brlibEducation: /b Advanced university degree in law, or a first university degree in law with additional relevant experience and training in private, commercial or public law.
/li /brlibBar admission: /b Must be qualified to practise or admitted to practise by a recognised national or state bar or law society.
/li /brlibExperience: /b At least three years of progressively responsible experience practising law within a law firm, an international organisation, a governmental service or a company.
Prior litigation and/or employment law experience is an asset.
/li /brlibLanguages: /b Fluency in oral and written English, and intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or Portuguese.
/li /br /ul /brpThe vacancy also lists the ability to work autonomously, discretion and confidentiality, clear and persuasive legal drafting, business acumen, and strong organisational and communication skills.
/p /brh3Terms, Conditions and Pay /h3 /brul /brliInternational Professional positions (non-rotational), bopen to all nationalities /b and to both internal and external candidates.
/li /brliFixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.
/li /brliCompensation and benefits in line with ICSC s