Legal Affairs Officer - United Nations | Switzerland

Responsibilities

Under the general guidance of the Head of the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, Division on International Trade in Goods and Services, and Commodities, the incumbent will:

• Undertake researches and prepares studies in matters relating to the formulation and implementation of competition law and policy and services the Secretariat meetings including UNCTAD's Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy.
• Assists governments in formulating competition policies, including advice, comments on draft anti-trust legislation and institutional building.
• Organises and participates in workshops for the training of officials responsible for the implementation and enforcement of competition law.
• Prepares technical assistance project documents and provides substantive backstopping to technical assistance activities.
• Liaises with national competition authorities, regional or international institutions, or non-governmental institutions, involved in work on competition policy or consumer protection.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of economic of legal policy issues related to the formulation and enforcement of national competition law and policy is required. Comprehensive knowledge of, and exposure to, a wide range of issues that relate competition policy and development issues. Ability to draft reports and analytical studies.

Communication: Ability to present issues clearly, including excellent drafting skills; ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations in a concise, accurate and logical manner.

Planning and organizing: Proven ability to plan and organize work, to identify and adjust priorities as required, and to meet deadlines.

Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

Education

Advanced university degree in economics or law is required, preferably in the field of competition law and policy. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in a national competition authority or international organization.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English and French with good drafting capability is essential. Working knowledge of another UN languages, particularly Spanish is highly desirable.

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