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UNV Legal Affairs Officer

UNV Legal Affairs Officer

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Categories : Volontaire

Domaines : Droit - Fiscalité - Gouvernance - Politique

Regions : Afrique de l'Ouest

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DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

Preamble:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities. In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

1. Type of Assignment: International UN Volunteer

2. Type of Assignment Place: Non-Family Duty Station

3. Assignment Title: Legal Affairs Officer

4. Link with UNV Strategic Framework: Peacebuilding

5. Duty Station, Country: Bamako, Mali

6. Duration (in months): Initial contract from Entry on Duty (EOD) until 30 June 2017. Duration of initial contract as well as subsequent extensions

are subject to the mandate of the Mission.

7. Expected Starting Date: Immediate

8. Host Agency/Host Institute: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

9. Organizational Context/Project:

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 of 25 April 2013 to support political process in that country and carry out a number of security-related tasks. The Mission has been asked to support the transitional authorities of Mali in the stabilization of the country and implementation of the transitional roadmap, focusing on major population centers and lines of communication, protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, the creation of conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and the return to displaced persons, the extension of State authority and the preparation of free, inclusive and peaceful elections.

(http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusma/)

The Legal Affairs’ Office (LAO) is part of the Office of the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Mission in Mali. The role of the Senior Legal Adviser is to advise the SRSG and protect his interests and that of the UN, on all matters pertaining to the Mission mandate, including privileges and immunities issues, mandate implementation issues, Memora of Understanding with United Nations (UN) agencies, NGOs and local authorities,etc. LAO further provides legal advice, support and assistance to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG), and the Director of Mission Support for policy and Standards Operating Procedure making and compliance control in the overall oversight/management of the Mission. It also provides advice and guidance to the various entities of the Mission on diverse substantive and procedural questions on complex matters related to administration and management, institution support, peacekeeping and operational support . This includes inter alia conducting legal research and analysis and T. +49 (0) 228-815 2000

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). preparation of legal opinions for the units/sections/departments and Senior Management as well as the review, drafting and/or provision of legal advice on commercial contracts for the lease of properties, procurement of services and goods necessary for the implementation of the Mission’s operations with operational departments/ sections (e.g. Procurement, Administration). LAO also conduct briefings and advice to internal investigation bodies and its representatives are member of standing administrative Boards.

10. Description of tasks:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Legal Advisor and the direct supervision of the Legal Affairs Officer, the UN volunteer will be responsible for:

  • Conducting legal research and analysis about UN rules and regulations (including those concerning claims against the Mission), UN Security Council Resolutions, peace agreements and Mission’s compliance with international and national law;
  • Advising the Mission vis-à-vis local and government authorities, including on issues relating to UN privileges and immunities, as set out by the relevant UN Conventions and the Status of Forces Agreement;
  • Assisting Procurement Section in negotiations on contracts with suppliers of goods and /service providers ensuring that contractors respect UN rules and regulations and national laws;
  • Advising on, drafting, and/or reviewing drafts of contracts, agreements, communications opinion, minutes, reports, notes, orders, institutional and operational modalities, and other legal documents;
  • Conducting comparative legal research on issues of Public International Law including the interpretation and application of constitutive, legislative and other instruments governing Mali, as well as United Nations peace-keeping operations;
  • Liaising and coordinating legal research and analysis with other Sections/Units/Divisions, as appropriate;
  • Undertaking extensive analysis and research of legislation and jurisprudence relevant to the different legal opinions requested to the Office;
  • Serving as member on committees and ad hoc task forces, as appropriate;
  • Conducting field visit to offices away from Headquarter, as appropriate;
  • When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, setting aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development.
  • Performing other related duties, as required. Promotion of the UN Volunteer programme mandate UN Volunteers are expected to integrate the UNV programme mandate within their assignment and to promote voluntary action through engagement with communities (urban and rural) during the course of their work. As such UN Volunteers are encouraged to dedicate a proportion of their working week to the following in support of and in synergy with their primary role as UN Volunteer.
  • Strengthening knowledge and understanding of the influence of voluntary action by the communities serviced directly or indirectly by MINUSMA by doing the following: o research of the subject matter, o develop knowledge of related non-profit community based organizations and promote major issues of these organizations through voluntary actions that will influence development and peace-building initiatives; o undertake awareness-raising (promotion) activities in communities that will increase knowledge of issues of interest to MINUSMA and UNV mandate; o encourage communities to volunteer thoughts and actions to the development of their communities on the basis of core child protection issues of concern.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).  Build relationships with a wide range (private/public) of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) – to support and/or participate in community driven voluntary activities and assist them to tell their stories to the Volunteer Action Counts web site;

  • Encourage, mobilize and support co-workers and fellow UN Volunteers to better understand the connections between MINUSMA mandate and volunteerism;
  • Monitor on a continual basis the impact of integrating issues, activities and voluntary action at the community level;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Contribute to articles/write-ups on the peace-building and development process and experiences from the above outlined activities and submit them to UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Promote and/or advise CSOs and citizen groups to use UNV’s Online Volunteering service, and encourage local individuals and groups to engage as UN Online Volunteers whenever technically possible. 11. Results/Expected Outputs:
  • Conducted legal research, analysis, including in the field of UN rules and regulations, SC Resolutions, peace agreements, Mission’s compliance with international and national law including in the field of international/comparative law, interpretation and application of constitutive, legislative and other instruments governing Mali, rules and international law and regulations governing United Nations peace-keeping operations,
  • Legal opinions for Mission units/sections and Senior Management prepared, as required;
  • Effective liaison and coordination with other Sections/Units/Divisions is performed;
  • Effective, sound and accurate legal advice, analysis and assistance to the services level agrements (SLA) and “external clients is provided;
  • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed;
  • The UNV Volunteer will make a significant direct contribution to the efficient and effective functioning of the Legal Affairs Office and an important indirect contribution to overall objectives of the UN Mission in Mali. 12. Qualifications/Requirements (including competencies, values and skills): A) Qualifications, skills, experience: Degree level: Master’s degree Type of Degree: Degree in Law and License to practice as a lawyer would be an asset. Years of work experience: At least 3 years of working experience as legal officer/researcher focused on drafting contracts, and agreements, communications and other legal documents as well as international law issues with an emphasis on public international law, including claim, privileges and immunities. Previous work experience in developing countries and/or in UN field operations conducted by international organizations, preferably in a post-conflict context. Knowledge of UN rules, regulations and practices is highly desirable. Significant legal analysis and drafting skills are required. Language: Fluent in English with working (or fair) knowledge of French Other abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information; excellent communications skills; excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize; adaptability to conditions of hardship/hazard. Driving license: Yes Computer skills: Good working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and internet software applications; excellent electronic legal research skills.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). B) Competencies and values:

  • Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
  • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations;
  • Communication: Very good written and oral skills. Ability to read and interpret technical literature and drawings and to convey technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Ability to write clear, understandable technical reports. Good office organization skills;
  • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
  • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
  • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working. 13. Living Conditions: Bamako is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment. Mali is a non-family duty station. Living conditions are acceptable in Bamako. Adequate housing is available for rent at US$ 500- 1500 per month. The national currency is the Franc CFA. Visa credit cards are accepted in some hotels and larger shops. Mali is a country prone to malaria, so mosquito nets are highly recommended. Basic medicines are available from pharmacies, but provision needs to be made for specialized medication. Security recommendations from the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) must be followed by all UN personnel in the course of their assignments in Mali. For the sake of rewarding experience, UN Volunteers in MINUSMA carry out their duties with flexibility, commitment, and a willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including harsh climate and limited water and electricity supply. 14. Conditions of Service for international UN Volunteers: Initial contract from Entry on Duty (EOD) until 30 June 2017, with further possible extension based on Mission’s mandate, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents. The VLA is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,587. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website (http://icsc.un.org). For example, if the PAM for the current month is 34.2% then the VLA for that month will be (US$ 1,587 x 34.2/100) + 1,587= US$ 2,1130. Moreover, a Family Allowance (FA) is added in accordance with the number of recognized dependents: US$ 250 if the UN Volunteer has 1 recognized dependent, and US$ 450 if the UN Volunteer has 2 or more recognized dependents. In addition, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis. The VLA and WBD taken together form the net core entitlements.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and, under strict conditions, also in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty station (duty stations can change in the course of an assignment based on operational necessity; UN Volunteers may be required to

work anywhere in the area of operations of the host organization, including in remote locations). Life, health, permanent disability and malicious acts insurances are included, as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements as per the local MORSS), DSA payment for official travel, periodic home visit, final repatriation travel (except in the event of a resignation within the initial contract period), and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful candidate.

16. Application

If you are not a candidate in UNV’s database, please apply by registering your profile at https://ereta.unv.org/html/index.php?module=myprofile.

Important: once you have created your UNV account by validating your email address, please complete all sections of your profile and select the following code: “17MLI_Legal” from the drop down menu in the “Special Recruitment” tab of ‘MyProfile’. Your application can only be considered once you have submitted your complete UNV profile (green button). As a confirmation of your successful registration, you will receive an email with your UNV roster number.

If you are registered in the UNV database of candidates, please update your profile at:

http://MyProfile.unv.org . In the “Special Recruitment” section on the left, click on the “Edit” button and select the advertisement code “17MLI_Legal” from the drop-down list.

Closing date: 22/02/2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified

professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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