VN 2017/03 (P) - Legal Officer (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Legal Officer

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 18 January 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The Office of Legal Affairs (LEG) provides advice and input to the Director General on all legal issues facing the Organization, and their related policy implications. LEG ensures that the functioning of the Organization is within its mandate and in accordance with international law. LEG provides legal support on all activities of the Organization, thereby contributing to the achievement of all aspects of the IOM strategy. Within LEG, the Human Resources Legal Issues Division (“LEGHR”) is responsible for all human resources-related legal issues. Through its Administrative Law Section, LEGHR oversees the disciplinary process in misconduct cases and coordinates eventual disciplinary actions with the Office of the Director General; supports the Ethics and Conduct Office and the Office of the Inspector General on legal issues relating to assessment and investigation of allegations of staff misconduct, as applicable; reviews the legality of contested decisions in formal Requests for Review by staff members; represents the Administration in staff Appeals to the internal Joint Administrative Review Board (JARB) and the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (ILOAT) as well as in settlements with staff members; and opines on the legal elements of claims of occupational illness, injury and death. In addition to staff-related matters, LEGHR also advises on legal issues related to non-staff such as consultants and interns.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Division Head of LEGHR and the direct supervision of the Section Head of HR Administrative Law Section (LEGHR-AL), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing legal advice, recommendations and Page 1 / 4services related to the legal status, constitution, functions, rules and activities of the Organization, particularly involving human resources legal issues.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Prepare responses to inquiries related to the interpretation and application of IOM Unified Staff Regulations and Rules and official Instructions, as well as personnel-related questions generally.

2. Review documentation in staff misconduct cases, advise whether cases should be pursued as disciplinary cases and, in such cases, provide advice on, and support to, the appropriate procedure.

3. Conduct research on the jurisprudence of the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal (ILOAT), identifying trends and systematic issues, and assist in developing appropriate recommendations to senior management to address them. 4. Provide legal advice on staff grievances and, where appropriate, advise on means to informally resolve such cases.

5. Assist in negotiating settlements between staff members and the Administration. 6. Prepare the Administration's submissions for staff appeals to the Joint Administrative Review Board (JARB) and the ILOAT.

7. Review IOM official Instructions, particularly those involving personnel and insurance issues. 8. Advise individual IOM offices on privileges and immunities, particularly concerning complaints brought by IOM staff members under local labour law systems and attempts by local authorities to detain or subpoena staff members.

9. Prepare templates for, and review, human resource-related contracts and agreements under the responsibility of LEGHR.

10. Attend internal and external meetings and conferences relevant to the Office of Legal Affairs.

11. Provide general legal advice as necessary on issues relating to the functions, structure, activities, and legal status of IOM.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Law from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above field with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Professional legal experience required;

• Professional experience must include at least one year of practicing law in an intergovernmental organization providing legal advice on human resources matters;

Page 2 / 4• The following additional experience will be an advantage: (a) developed research skills and knowledge of the ILOAT or UNAT/UNDT jurisprudence; (b) knowledge of the staff conditions of service under the IOM system or UN common system; (c) experience with privileges and immunities of an intergovernmental organization and its staff as they relate to terms and conditions of employment and detention/subpoena of staff.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 18 January 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

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Requisition: VN 2017/03 (P) - Legal Officer (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland (54931243) Released Posting: Posting NC54931254 (54931254) Released

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