Legal Officer, Arusha , Tanzania

Closing date: Monday, 8 February 2016

Posting Title: LEGAL OFFICER

Job Code Title: LEGAL OFFICER

Department/Office: INTERNATIONAL RESIDUAL MECHANISM

Duty Station: ARUSHA

Posting Period: 11 December 2015 - 08 February 2016

Job Opening Number: 51787

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organisation based on the changing needs and mandates.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the Registrar, Registry, of the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals ('Mechanism'), Arusha Branch. Under the supervision of the Head of the Legal Team, the incumbent will assist the Registrar in the exercise of his/her responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyses international statutes and laws, assesses their impact on the exercise of the Mechanism's mandate and strategises on their implementation.
• Processes and communicates information on a wide range of institutional and legal issues with Sections in both Branches of the Mechanism, as well as with UN HQ and other UN bodies.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, reports, studies, legislative texts and commentaries on those texts, in the field of administrative law, public and private international law.
• Drafts or reviews submissions in relation to judicial review of administrative decisions taken by the Registrar.
• Handles a range of issues related to constitutional, international, public, private, administrative and criminal (substantive, procedural and comparative) law, including the interpretation and application of constitutive, legislative and other instruments governing United Nations activities and operations.
• Draft briefs, reports and correspondence, legislative texts, policies and agreements on various aspects of the Registry operations, including on sensitive matters.
• Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and prepares studies, comparative studies, briefs, reports and correspondence.
• Undertakes review of legal documents, instruments or other material; identifies important issues, similarities and inconsistencies, etc.
• Drafts or assists in the preparation and review of agreements and contracts with Governments, NGOs and other public and private entities, as well as in the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes and in handling private international law and international trade law matters.
• Assists in representing the Mechanism before arbitral and other tribunals or administrative proceedings, including disciplinary cases.
• Undertake liaison on behalf of the Registrar, and represent him where necessary.
• Provides legal advice on human resources matters; reviews administrative matters.
• Performs other duties, as required.

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