Volunteer - Contractual and Constitutional Law Branch - Rome, Italy - Christoph Konig
Volunteer - Contractual and Constitutional Law Branch - Rome, Italy - Christoph Konig
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
30 August 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 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).
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is a highly prestigious reputable and 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.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The position is located in the Contractual and Constitutional Law Branch (LEGC) of WFPs Legal Office with its Headquarters in Rome Italy. Under the direct supervision of the Legal Officer the Volunteer will assist the legal team in carrying out legal research drafting legal documents preparing relevant materials for internal discussions and meetings with stakeholders reviewing contracts and agreements.
The assignment also aims to enhance the offices efficiency and to foster collaboration by providing cross-functional support to the other two branches of the Legal Office namely the Administrative and Employment Law Branch (LEGA) and the Maritime and Insurance Law Branch (LEGM) with a particular focus on LEGA.
DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of a Legal Officer the Volunteer will:
Conduct research into various legal aspects within an international context including commercial law public international law or administrative law.
Prepare legal opinions reports memoranda and correspondence on matters falling within the above fields as well as material for discussion at WFPs Executive Board or required for meetings convened or serviced by WFP.
Assist in reviewing draft letters of agreements memoranda of understanding commercial contracts and other texts referred to the Contractual and Constitutional Law Branch for review or clearance.
Draft bilateral agreements contracts and resolutions study legal questions arising from the interpretation or application of conventions and agreements.
Provide legal interpretations of WFPs normative framework including the General Regulations and Rules Financial Regulations Rules of Procedure of the Executive Board and other basic texts.
Examine the jurisprudence of the International Labour Organization Tribunal and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal with a view to identifying and elucidating trends in legal reasoning interpretation of applicable law and consistency in decision-making across cases.
Assist with other Legal matters as required including: -Review draft Policies with a view to identifying main issues and verifying consistency with existing rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
At the end of the assignment the Volunteer would be expected to improve skills in the following areas:
Legal analysis skills on a range of matters related to commercial international and administrative law.
Legal drafting skills through practice in drafting legal documents such as opinions reports memoranda and correspondence with an emphasis on providing clear balanced and thorough analysis of key issues and facts with precision and accuracy.
Interpretation of key regulatory documents of WFP and other constitutional texts enabling staff and stakeholders to navigate legal complexities with clarity.
Practical experience in an international legal context ensuring that legal perspectives are effectively represented and that critical issues are properly identified.
Inter-personal skills required for working in a dynamic legal office dealing with in-house clients and maneuvering in a large UN organization.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education
The Volunteer must be currently enrolled in or about to begin the final year of an undergraduate law programme (first degree); or be currently enrolled in a graduate law programme (second degree e.g. masters or JD); or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate law programme. In all cases the Volunteer must have attended a course for credit towards the law degree.
Experience
Entry-level with exposure to/interest in research review analysis and drafting.
Previous legal experience in a law firm in-house or the legal office of another international organization is preferred but not required.
Knowledge & Skills
Flexibly adapt individual contribution to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors.
Aims to deliver results within individual scope of work on time and without errors.
Seeks assistance and guidance from senior lawyers as needed.
Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Writing and analytical skills.
Time/project management skills and ability to work under deadlines.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office and internet-based research.
General knowledge of the United Nations system is an asset.
Languages
Fluency (level C) in oral and written English is required.
Working knowledge of another official UN language (French Spanish Arabic Chinese Russian or Portuguese) is an asset.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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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
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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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
