Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Do you have an advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, with a specialization in
international, administrative or commercial law. Do you have a first-level university degree in combination
with additional two years of qualifying experience? Apply for Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906.
Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the
political process to address climate change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its
Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and
organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a
dynamic organization working in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining
environmental issues of our time.
Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
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Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
The Legal Affairs Division provides legal and procedural advice and services to support
(1) the intergovernmental negotiation process and the implementation of the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, and
(2) the administration and operations of the UNFCCC secretariat. The
Institutional and General Legal Services subdivision within the Legal Affairs Division provides
institutional and general legal advice
Where will you be working
The position is part of the Institutional and General Legal Services (IGL) subdivision within the Legal
Affairs Division of the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany. The incumbent reports to the Legal Officer leading the IGL subdivision
Responsibilities Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
The Legal Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
Handles a range of issues related to constitutional, international, public, private, and administrative
law, including the interpretation and application of constitutive, legislative and other instruments
governing United Nations/UNFCCC secretariat activities and operations.
- Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and prepares studies, comparative studies,
policies, briefs, reports and correspondence. - Provides general legal advice to other divisions of the UNFCCC secretariat as well as counterparts.
- Prepares and assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on a wide range of international
public and private law issues involving, inter alia, issues relating to privileges and immunities,
institutional questions, treaty law and practice, administrative law of the UNFCCC secretariat/United
Nations and intellectual property matters. - Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of legal instruments, including memoranda of
understanding/agreements with governments, NGOs, other public and private entities and
commercial contractors, as well as in the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes and in
the handling of private international law matters
Provides legal advice on general and individual human resources matters.
- Provides guidance to junior staff.
- Performs other duties as required.
Competencies: Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
Being Accountable: Uses UN funds, assets and resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently;
takes ownership of own work plan, honors commitments and acknowledges responsibility for any failure
in planning or delivering work; respects and operates in compliance with the UN regulations and rules;
ensures that own work and contributions to the team are complete, accurate and of the highest quality;
takes corrective action to address issues that compromise compliance or delivery.
Communicating with impact: Speaks clearly and directly and is able to express views in an
understandable, credible and persuasive manner; Writes in a well-structured and logical manner, in
keeping with established UN standards; Openly shares information and keeps people informed; Uses
appropriate communication tools to disseminate information; Listens carefully to understand other’s
views and responds appropriately; Seeks feedback and adjusts language, tone, style and format to
match the audience.
Being Responsive to Clients and Partners. Fosters a good rapport and seeks regular feedback from
internal and external clients and partners; Regularly consults with clients understand and respond to
changes they encounter; Takes action to resolve conflicts with individuals and groups within and outside
the organization to achieve win-win solutions; Works across organizational boundaries and overcomes
obstacles to enhance cooperation, Establishes networks and leverages partnerships to achieve results.
Working with Teams: Builds relationships of trust and exchange with colleagues; Works collaboratively
with colleagues to achieve results and respects the needs of the team; Recognizes opportunities to
enhance team effectiveness and results by tapping into diverse backgrounds, skills and experience;
Supports and acts in accordance with team decisions, even when such decisions differ from own
position; Encourages the participation of all members of the team regardless of their cultural
background, nationality, gender or sexual orientation; Shares credit for team accomplishments and
accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
Your qualifications
Educational Background: Legal Officer at The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
Required: Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, with a specialization in
international, administrative or commercial law. A first-level university degree in combination
with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree.
Experience:
Required: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal
analysis, research and writing. At least two years in an international environment, preferably
in a United Nations common system organization or other intergovernmental organization,
is desirable. Experience in providing direct legal advice to clients on operational matters and
dealing with United Nations or other intergovernmental organization policies, procedures
and operations and in commercial and/or contract law, is desirable. A license to practice law
in a national jurisdiction would be an asset.
Language skills:
Required: Proficiency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official
language is an advantage.
What is the selection process?
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a
competency-based interview. The above listed set of competencies will be applied for this particular
post.
How to apply:
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the online
application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment
Please note:
- Service is limited to the UNFCCC secretariat.
- We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration
and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process. - Indicative net annual salary and allowances:
US$ 64,121 to US$ 71,906
(plus variable post adjustment, currently 38.3% of net salary),
plus other UN benefits as indicated in the link below:
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/conditions-of-employment.html
UNFCCC secretariat is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities to apply.
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