Legal Officer, P.4 (Fixed-term - 1 year) in Genève

h3Duties /h3 pUnder the supervision of the Secretary, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and in cooperation with the WMO Legal Counsel, the incumbent will perform the following duties: /p ul liHandle complex legal and procedural matters related to the IPCC and its activities; /li liProvide legal advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity, including the interpretation and application of IPCC Rules and Procedures, and other constitutive and legislative instruments governing IPCC activities and operations; /li liConduct legal research and analysis and prepare comparative studies, briefs, reports and correspondence in support of IPCC work and the application of procedures; undertake review of legal documents, instruments, or other material, and identify important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies; provide advice to follow‑up actions; /li liClear permission/copyright requests to reproduce IPCC material; /li liPerform functions related to the implementation of the IPCC Conflict of Interest Policy; /li liAssist in reviewing and managing the IPCC policy and process for admitting observer organizations, including the application requests by intergovernmental and non‑governmental organizations for observer status, and maintain the list of accredited observers to the IPCC updated; /li liDevelop, maintain, and support partnerships with governments, United Nations bodies and initiatives, and other intergovernmental and non‑governmental organizations; and set up and maintain a network of continuous working contacts and facilitate regular exchange of information with IPCC partners; /li liProvide legal advice, support, and review regarding the drafting of Memoranda of Understanding and other legal contracts between the IPCC and governments, non‑governmental organizations and other public and private partners; /li liContribute to the preparation of relevant outreach activities such as United Nations conferences, seminars and lectures; /li liCoordinate with the WMO Legal Counsel on legal positions of an institutional, precedential or cross‑cutting nature, and on any matter engaging the legal responsibility, liability, privileges and immunities or reputation of WMO, so as to ensure the consistency of legal advice across WMO and the IPCC; and /li liCarry out other relevant duties as required. /li /ul h3Job Description /h3 h3Duties and Responsibilities /h3 h3Duties /h3 pUnder the supervision of the Secretary, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and in cooperation with the WMO Legal Counsel, the incumbent will perform the following duties: /p ul liHandle complex legal and procedural matters related to the IPCC and its activities; /li liProvide legal advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity, including the interpretation and application of IPCC Rules and Procedures, and other constitutive and legislative instruments governing IPCC activities and operations; /li liConduct legal research and analysis and prepare comparative studies, briefs, reports and correspondence in support of IPCC work and the application of procedures; undertake review of legal documents, instruments, or other material, and identify important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies; provide advice to follow‑up actions; /li liClear permission/copyright requests to reproduce IPCC material; /li liPerform functions related to the implementation of the IPCC Conflict of Interest Policy; /li liAssist in reviewing and managing the IPCC policy and process for admitting observer organizations, including the application requests by intergovernmental and non‑governmental organizations for observer status, and maintain the list of accredited observers to the IPCC updated; /li liDevelop, maintain, and support partnerships with governments, United Nations bodies and initiatives, and other intergovernmental and non‑governmental organizations; and set up and maintain a network of continuous working contacts and facilitate regular exchange of information with IPCC partners; /li liProvide legal advice, support, and review regarding the drafting of Memoranda of Understanding and other legal contracts between the IPCC and governments, non‑governmental organizations, and other public and private partners; /li liContribute to the preparation of relevant outreach activities such as United Nations conferences, seminars and lectures; /li liCoordinate with the WMO Legal Counsel on legal positions of an institutional, precedential or cross‑cutting nature, and on any matter engaging the legal responsibility, liability, privileges and immunities or reputation of WMO, so as to ensure the consistency of legal advice across WMO and the IPCC; and /li liCarry out other relevant duties as required. /li /ul h3Education /h3 pMaster's degree or equivalent in international law or related field. /p h3Experience /h3 ul liAt least seven years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in legal work, of which three to four years at the international level and preferably acquired in the United Nations system. /li liDemonstrated expertise in public international law, the law of international organizations and administrative law, including the interpretation and application of constitutive instruments, rules of procedure and staff, financial and procurement regulations and rules of an intergovernmental body. /li liDemonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing memoranda of understanding, contracts and other legal instruments, and on intellectual property and copyright, conflict of interest and observer accreditation matters. /li /ul h3Other Requirements /h3 ul liHigh sense of integrity, responsibility, and maturity of judgment; /li liSound legal judgement, the ability to identify legal risk and to provide clear, practical and well‑reasoned advice to senior officials and intergovernmental bodies; /li liAbility to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion; /li liAbility to work autonomously; /li liGood level of initiative and creativity; /li liDemonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads; /li liAbility to draft reports, correspondence and legal documents clearly and succinctly in English; /li liGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; /li liFamiliarity with the work of WMO and the IPCC structure and activities. /li liAbility to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 pExcellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of French is desirable. /p pKnowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage. /p p(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) /p h3Competencies /h3 ul liCommunication Influence /li liCollaboration Team Dynamics /li liInclusive Mindset Cultural Awareness /li liDecision Making Problem Solving /li liIntegrity Accountability /li liInnovation Digital Agility /li liStakeholder Understanding Engagement /li /ul h3Salary And Allowances /h3 pThe position is funded from the IPCC Trust Fund. /p pAnnual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 86,027. /p pAnnual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 72,005 (in addition to the net base salary) /p h3Additional Information /h3 pWMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age is 65. Pursuant to WMO Standing Instructions, the minimum age to be eligible for consideration for vacant positions is 18, and the maximum age must enable the candidate to serve for at least the term of the contract before reaching mandatory age of separation. /p h3Probation /h3 pPossibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years. /p h3Applications /h3 pApplications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system. /p pDo not send your application via multiple routes. WMO no longer accepts applications via post or email. Only applicants for whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. /p h3Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority /h3 pWMO does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr