Job
Code Title:
Department/ Office:
United
Nations Environment ProgrammeDuty Station:
NAIROBI
Posting
Period: 5
June 2015-4 August 2015
Job
Opening number 15-LEG-UNEP-41277-R-NAIROBI
(X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Appointment
against this position is for an initial period of one year and may
be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority
of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this
context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new
functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and
procedures.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
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All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received.. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
The
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global
environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda,
promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension
of sustainable development within the United Nations system and
serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
UNEP's Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works
with international and national partners, providing technical
assistance and capacity development for the implementation of
environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management
capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in
transition. This post is in UNEP/DEPI and reports to the
Director, DEPI at the Headquarters duty station, in Nairobi.
Undertakes
legal research and analysis and prepares legal opinions, studies,
briefs, reports, indictments and correspondence to provide legal
advice to the division.
• Assists division staff in the drafting of UNEA resolutions and legal documentation for other intergovernmental processes.
• Reviews, advises on and drafts complex contracts, agreements, institutional and operational modalities that are outside of the UNEP template.
• Reviews, advises on institutional and operational modalities that are outside of the UNEP template.
• Provides legal advice on host country agreements for conferences/workshops organized by DEPI, and the hosting of Regional Seas Convention and Action Plans secretariats.
• Serves as the legal officer for the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans, providing advice on the formulation, revisions and amendments to Conventions, Protocols and other legal instruments.
• Provides legal advice on substantive and procedural question relating the Conference of the Parties (COP) and Intergovernmental meetings (IGM) for the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans administered by UNEP.
• Reviews as needed Regional Seas COP and IGM working and information documents, and provides advice on rules of procedure for COPs and IGMs.
• Serves on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required; promotes the work of the United Nations and represents the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists division staff in the drafting of UNEA resolutions and legal documentation for other intergovernmental processes.
• Reviews, advises on and drafts complex contracts, agreements, institutional and operational modalities that are outside of the UNEP template.
• Reviews, advises on institutional and operational modalities that are outside of the UNEP template.
• Provides legal advice on host country agreements for conferences/workshops organized by DEPI, and the hosting of Regional Seas Convention and Action Plans secretariats.
• Serves as the legal officer for the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans, providing advice on the formulation, revisions and amendments to Conventions, Protocols and other legal instruments.
• Provides legal advice on substantive and procedural question relating the Conference of the Parties (COP) and Intergovernmental meetings (IGM) for the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans administered by UNEP.
• Reviews as needed Regional Seas COP and IGM working and information documents, and provides advice on rules of procedure for COPs and IGMs.
• Serves on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required; promotes the work of the United Nations and represents the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
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Professionalism:
Knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments,
including environmental law. Ability to apply legal expertise to
analyzing a diverse range of complex and unusual legal issues and
problems and in developing innovative and creative solutions in
dealing with environmental and marine issues. Strong analytical
skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a
range of issues; proficiency in legal writing and expression and
ability to prepare legal briefs, opinions, and a variety of legal
instruments and related documents. Discretion and sound judgment in
applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues. Ability
to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional
competence and mastery of subject matter; shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in
stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men
in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to
Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in
international, environmental or marine law is required. A first
level university degree in combination with qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in
law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
Experience in international organization is an advantage.
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage.
Evaluation
of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive
assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Candidates
will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph
3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The
United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency,
competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but
not limited to respect for international human rights and
humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against
these standards, including but not limited to whether they have
committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or
violations of international human rights law and international
humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS
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