WFP Volunteer Shireen Salam

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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).

JOB TITLE: Volunteer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Voluntary Assignment
UNIT/DIVISION: LEG/M
DUTY STATION (City Country): Rome Italy
WORKING ARRANGEMENT: In person

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The position is located in the Maritime Transport and Insurance Law Branch (LEGM) 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 Contractual and Constitutional Law Branch (LEGC) and the Administrative and Employment Law Branch (LEGA).

DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Legal Officer the Volunteer will:

• Conduct research into various legal issues in an international context particularly in the fields of procurement of food goods and services shipping aviation logistics service provision construction and real estate.

• Assist with other legal matters as required including: prepare legal briefs opinions memoranda and correspondence; assist in the drafting review and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements with UN agencies international and national partners and vendors.

• Assist in the preparation pursuit and negotiation of claims

• Perform other related duties as assigned

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

At the end of the assignment the intern would be expected to have improved their skills in the following areas:

• Legal analysis skills;

• Legal drafting skills (expository advocacy and contract drafting); and

• Inter-personal skills required for working in a dynamic legal office dealing with in-house clients and maneuvering in a large UN organization.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

At the end of the assignment the intern would be expected to have improved their skills in the following areas:

• Legal analysis skills;

• Legal drafting skills (expository advocacy and contract drafting); and

• lnter-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 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:

Purpose:

• Understands WFPs strategic objectives and the link to the individuals work objectives.

• Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors.

• Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFPs mission.

• Sets daily tasks that align with WFPs overall operations.

People:

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness and includes these in conversations on the individuals professional development goals.

• Participates in open dialogue and values the diverse opinion of others regardless of background culture experience or country assignment.

• Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence and develop and improve individual skills.

• Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Language: Be fluent in English. Fluency in other WFP official and working languages is an asset.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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• At the application stage the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport certificates recommendation letters etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.