Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs (M/F)
Solidarites International
Ukraine
May 22, 2025
Full-timeMay 22, 2025
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Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services), which was established to help the United Nations and its partners provide effective project management and implementation services. UNOPS operates in over 80 countries and has a workforce of approximately 20,000 personnel. The organization focuses on sustainable development and project services, aiming to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNOPS is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and fostering a work environment that respects various nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Job Overview:
The Retainer Legal Specialist will be part of the Legal Group (LG) within UNOPS, specifically working in the Administrative Law Practice (ALP). This role involves providing legal advice on a variety of administrative law matters, including personnel disputes and misconduct cases. The Legal Specialist will support UNOPS management by advising on legal risks and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment. The Legal Specialist will work closely with various UNOPS offices and teams, contributing to the organization's internal justice system and safeguarding its legal and reputational interests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Legal Specialist will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation in personnel disputes and misconduct matters. This includes engaging with internal and external parties, assisting in drafting legal agreements, and supporting dispute resolution processes. The role also involves maintaining databases of disputes, analyzing legal data for policy development, and contributing to knowledge management within the organization. The Legal Specialist will develop training on administrative law matters and support the Legal Advisor in creating guidance notes on legal topics. Additionally, the Specialist will identify and escalate complex legal issues to the Legal Advisor as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in law or a first-level university degree in law with additional qualifying experience. They should have a strong understanding of administrative and international law, as well as experience in legal analysis, research, and drafting. Familiarity with the UN's Staff Regulations and Rules is desirable, along with experience in communicating complex legal concepts effectively. The role requires a proactive approach to legal challenges and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in law is required for this position. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in law (Bachelor’s or equivalent) combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Candidates must also meet the requirements to practice law in a national jurisdiction of a UN Member State.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of professional legal experience, specifically in administrative or international law. Candidates should have a background in legal analysis, advice, and drafting legal texts. Experience in administrative, employment, or labor law is considered a strong asset, as is familiarity with the privileges and immunities of international organizations. Previous legal experience within the United Nations is also desirable, along with demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this role. A working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered desirable, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders and legal contexts.
Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is an International ICA-2, with a contract level of ICS-1
The job posting organization is UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services), which was established to help the United Nations and its partners provide effective project management and implementation services. UNOPS operates in over 80 countries and has a workforce of approximately 20,000 personnel. The organization focuses on sustainable development and project services, aiming to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNOPS is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and fostering a work environment that respects various nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Job Overview:
The Retainer Legal Specialist will be part of the Legal Group (LG) within UNOPS, specifically working in the Administrative Law Practice (ALP). This role involves providing legal advice on a variety of administrative law matters, including personnel disputes and misconduct cases. The Legal Specialist will support UNOPS management by advising on legal risks and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment. The Legal Specialist will work closely with various UNOPS offices and teams, contributing to the organization's internal justice system and safeguarding its legal and reputational interests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Legal Specialist will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation in personnel disputes and misconduct matters. This includes engaging with internal and external parties, assisting in drafting legal agreements, and supporting dispute resolution processes. The role also involves maintaining databases of disputes, analyzing legal data for policy development, and contributing to knowledge management within the organization. The Legal Specialist will develop training on administrative law matters and support the Legal Advisor in creating guidance notes on legal topics. Additionally, the Specialist will identify and escalate complex legal issues to the Legal Advisor as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in law or a first-level university degree in law with additional qualifying experience. They should have a strong understanding of administrative and international law, as well as experience in legal analysis, research, and drafting. Familiarity with the UN's Staff Regulations and Rules is desirable, along with experience in communicating complex legal concepts effectively. The role requires a proactive approach to legal challenges and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in law is required for this position. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in law (Bachelor’s or equivalent) combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Candidates must also meet the requirements to practice law in a national jurisdiction of a UN Member State.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of professional legal experience, specifically in administrative or international law. Candidates should have a background in legal analysis, advice, and drafting legal texts. Experience in administrative, employment, or labor law is considered a strong asset, as is familiarity with the privileges and immunities of international organizations. Previous legal experience within the United Nations is also desirable, along with demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this role. A working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered desirable, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders and legal contexts.
Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is an International ICA-2, with a contract level of ICS-1
- The duration of the contract is one year, renewable based on satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and organizational requirements. The retainer ICA specifies a unit price for services rendered, and payment will be made upon completion of assignments or reaching agreed milestones. UNOPS does not guarantee a minimum quantity of services from the Individual Contractor during the contract period. Additionally, UNOPS emphasizes diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from qualified women and underrepresented groups.
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