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• Carries out extensive legal research and
  analysis and prepare studies, comparative studies, briefs, reports and
  correspondence.
• Conducts basic or extensive review of legal
  documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues,
  similarities, and inconsistencies, etc.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of
  drafts of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and
  commentaries on those texts, teaching materials in the field of
  international trade law and private international law, etc.
• Keenly reviews, advises on and drafts
  indictments or legal motions/submissions.
• Assesses evidence for relevance and
  admissibility.
• Prepares and assesses briefs of evidence.
• Services or assists senior colleagues in
  servicing diplomatic conferences, commissions, committees, task forces,
  expert groups and other bodies, including preparation of background
  materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting reports,
  etc.
• In charge of 
  representing the Organization before arbitral and other tribunals
  or administrative proceedings, including disciplinary cases.
• Provides legal advice on human resources
  matters; reviews administrative matters.
• Administers programmes of legal technical
  assistance.

• Arranges, attends and takes notes at the
  entrance/exit conferences and subsequently ensures that agreed actions
  arising are taken. Where necessary, facilitates and coordinates matters
  arising during the course of assignments between the Mission and the
  oversight bodies, including advising Mission Representatives on informal
  and preliminary responses, such as responses to audit observations;
• Renders support in the work of oversight
  bodies on behalf of the RSCE, by coordinating with the relevant
  stakeholders in the RSCE and ensures that any recommendations are
  addressed and that all stakeholders are regularly updated.
• Assists in documenting, evaluating and
  testing systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness
  to ensure (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii) accomplishment
  of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of
  information, (iv) economic use of resources, and (v) safeguarding of
  assets.

• Supports the Chief of Unit in activities
  related to the administration of justice within the RSCE; assists with
  addressing all legal cases, including communication with and responses to
  the Management Evaluation Unit (MEU), the United Nations Dispute Tribunal
  (UNDT), the Ombudsman, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT), and any
  follow-up actions required as an outcome of such cases.
• Performs any other duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  RSCE Associate Compliance Officer (Legal) job opportunity should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law is
  required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
  experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least two years of progressively
  responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and
  writing is required. At least one (1) year experience in United Nations
  peacekeeping or other field operation is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English
  is required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply,
  legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review,
  examination, and processing of a range of legal documents. Knowledge of
  various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to
  conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues.
  Knowledge of the civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles.
  Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and
  present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely.
  Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure. Ability to apply
  good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in
  work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery
  of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
  observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
  rather than personal ;concerns; 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.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are
  consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments;
  adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and
  resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies
  when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses
  time efficiently.
• 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.

• Cover Letter (letter of motivation or
  application letter);
• The United Nations Personal History form
  (P-11), Download Here;
• Proof of required academic certificates;
• Employment verification letter from most
  recent employer (for external applicants)
• Internal candidates must submit 2 most recent
  performance evaluations and external candidates must submit two reference
  letters

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