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Switzerland Legal Officer

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Position Title : Legal Officer Classification : Official, Grade P3 Type of Appointment : Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : February 01, 2012 Reference Code : VN2011/76(O)-EXT

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non-represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Angola, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Honduras, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Slovenia, Somalia, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Legal Counsel and the direct supervision of the Legal Officer, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing legal advice, recommendations and services related to the legal status, constitution, functions, rules, activities of the Organization.

Core functions/ responsibilities:

  1. Prepare responses to inquiries related to the interpretation and application of the Staff Regulations and Rules and IOM official Instructions, as well as personnel-related questions generally.

  2. Review allegations of misconduct, advise whether cases should be pursued as disciplinary cases and, in such cases, provide advice on the appropriate procedure.

  3. Conduct research on the jurisprudence of the ILO Administrative Tribunal (ILOAT), identifying trends and systemic issues, and assist in developing appropriate recommendations to senior management to address them.

  4. Provide legal advice on staff grievances and, where appropriate, advise on means to informally resolve such cases.

  5. Assist in negotiating settlements between staff members and the Administration.

  6. Prepare the Administration's submissions for staff appeals to the Joint Administrative Review Board (JARB) and the ILOAT.

  7. Review IOM official Instructions, particularly those involving personnel and insurance issues.

  8. Advise individual IOM missions on privileges and immunities, particularly concerning complaints brought by IOM staff members under local labour law systems and attempts by local authorities to detain or subpoena staff members.

  9. Review contracts and agreements between IOM and other parties such as donors, implementation partners, service providers, etc.

  10. Attend internal and external meetings and conferences relevant to the Office of Legal Affairs.

  11. Provide general legal advice as necessary on issues relating to the functions, structure, activities, and legal status of IOM.

  12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioural

a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)), i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

a) effectively provides sound and clear legal advice using knowledge of IOM mandate, privileges and immunities, and other relevant internal and external regulations and laws; b) effectively represents IOM on legal issues with Member States and International Organizations.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

a) completed Master's degree from an accredited academic institution in International Law, b) five years of professional legal experience, with at least two in the practice of law in an international organization, with substantial experience in international, administrative civil and commercial law; c) previous experience advising on human resources, staff appeals and staff insurance matters/ issues; d) developed research skills and knowledge of ILOAT jurisprudence and/or the staff conditions of service under the UN common system an advantage; e) previous experience with privileges and immunities of intergovernmental organizations as they relate to claims brought under local labour law and detention/subpoena of staff an advantage; f) previous experience or training in undertaking or advising on investigations involving misconduct (e.g. harassment, fraud, etc.) an advantage.

Languages

Thorough knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Spanish and French, strong advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by January 17, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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