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  • Posted: May 19, 2023
    Deadline: Jun 8, 2023
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    Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the bene...
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    Legal Officer

    Core Functions / Responsibilities:

    The Legal Officer will be responsible for the following tasks, under the supervision of the Senior Legal Officer in the Regional Legal Hub and in coordination with LEGCR:

    1. Provide legal advice on various types of contracts necessary for the development and implementation of IOM projects and supply chain arrangements in the Region, taking into account IOM's legal status, IOM's contract templates and IOM’s rules and regulations;
    2. Develop new contract templates as needed to meet the legal needs of the Region;
    3. Provide timely and accurate legal advice in relation to contract related disputes in the Region;
    4. Conduct trainings for IOM personnel on contract law issues and promote LEGCR online resources available to colleagues in the Region, as required;
    5. Draft and negotiate legal terms and contracts in order to protect IOM’s legal interests in arrangements with third parties; and,
    6. Support the L3 focal point in the Department on contract needs in L3 and other emergencies in the Region.

    Additionally, the Legal Officer will also be responsible for the following tasks, under the supervision of the Senior Legal Officer in the Regional Legal Hub and in coordination with the three Divisions of the Department:

    1. Assist with the roll out of the Unified Staff Rules in the Region, in coordination with LEGGL;
    2. Finalizing Note Verbales for urgent privileges and immunities matters involving arrests of staff members, court summons and judicial decisions in the Region;
    3. Track requests for legal services arising in the Region by analyzing trends and developing recommendations for the more efficient delivery of legal services; and,
    4. Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Education

    • Master’s degree in Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
    • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

    Experience

    • Professional legal experience, including legal research, analysis and writing, of which three years includes experience working in the legal department of an intergovernmental organization or the legal office of a Government; and,
    • Experience in contract review in an international governmental organization.

    Skills

    • Excellent writing skills;
    • Proven research skills; and,
    • Knowledge of public international law, in particular, law of international organizations.

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    Senior Legal Officer

    Core Functions / Responsibilities:

    1. Review contracts and agreements in the Region, where additional support is required byLEGCR;
    2. Assist and provide guidance with the roll out of the Unified Staff Rules in the Region, in coordination with LEGGL;
    3. Support and provide guidance for the resolution of legal issues arising from contractual disputes in the Region with vendors, terminations, non-performance of vendors or delays in performance in coordination with procurement teams, in coordination with LEGCR and LEGPS;
    4. Finalize Note Verbales for urgent privileges and immunities matters involving arrests of staff members, court summons and judicial decisions in the region;
    5. Address and provide advice on disciplinary matters in the Africa/Asia region that require urgent attention, such as placement of staff members on special leave with pay;
    6. Support the L3 focal point in the Department on L3 and other emergencies in the Region;
    7. Develop templates and framework agreements for regional partners in the Region, such as regional development banks, in coordination with LEGCR and LEGPS;
    8. Organize and prepare trainings and materials to build and strengthen the capacity of the Regional Offices and Country Offices in the Region, particularly in the areas of contracting, data protection, privileges and immunities, and disciplinary matters;
    9. Participate and provide guidance in the development of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPS) of IOM internal instructions as relevant before implementation in the Region;
    10. Track and monitor requests for legal services arising in the Region by analyzing trends and developing recommendations for the more efficient delivery of legal services;
    11. Conduct outreach activities in the Region to identify more diverse profiles of lawyers for theDepartment; and,
    12. Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Education

    • Master’s degree in Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
    • University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
    • Specialization in international law, including in human rights and international humanitarian law, an advantage.

    Experience

    • Professional legal experience, including legal research, analysis and writing, of which three years includes experience working in the legal department of an intergovernmental organization or the legal office of a Government, with substantial experience in international law.

    Skills

    • Excellent writing skills;
    • Proven research skills; and,
    • Knowledge of public international law, in particular, law of international organizations.

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