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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 April 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The position is located in the Legal Office (LEG) of the World Food Programmes Headquarters in Rome Italy. The Legal Consultant will be assigned to the Contractual and Constitutional Law Branch (LEGC) which provides advice in relation to legal aspects of the governance of WFP partnerships with external parties international law commercial law and general contractual law including in connection with financial arrangements and operational legal issues.
The Legal Consultant may however work on assignments in other areas of activity within LEG based on business needs and expressed personal interests.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision and guidance of one of the Legal Officers in LEGC and working in close consultation with the other Legal Officers in the team the Legal Consultant will be responsible for the following key duties:
Provide sound legal advice services and representation on complex legal matters in accordance with applicable legal policies rules and practices;
Contribute to the determination of strategy and approach to legal matters;
Contribute to the development of WFPs regulatory framework;
Draft contracts and other legal documents;
Provide advice on liability exposure and risk mitigation;
Participate in negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes with public and private entities;
Undertake legal research and analysis and prepare legal opinions studies briefs reports and correspondence;
Develop new legal modalities within the framework of WFPs normative guidelines;
Provide legal support to various standing boards committees working groups and task forces and represent the Organization at meetings conferences and other events;
Build productive partnerships with other Legal Offices across the United Nations System;
Supervise coach and build capacity of other team members
Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work to ensure equal participation of women and men;
Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Law or first university degree in Law with additional relevant experience and training.
Must be qualified to practice law or admitted to practice law by a recognized national or state bar or law society.
Experience:
At least 8 (eight) years of relevant progressively responsible experience as a lawyer working in a law firm or a privatesector legal department with international exposure or in an international organization on issues relevant to the aforementioned organizational context.
Strong experience in international law will be considered a plus.
Experience providing legal advice in connection with the governance and operation of public international organizations financial services and/or fundraising partnerships will be considered a plus.
Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrated ability to draft adhoc contracts that are appropriate to contractual counterparty and context;
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills; demonstrated ability to make independent decisions;
Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically;
Solid communication negotiation and interpersonal skills;
Strong time management and priorities management skills;
Adaptability and ability to work on a wide range of legal issues;
General knowledge of United Nations System policies rules regulations and procedures is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic Chinese French Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFPs working languages).
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
