Legal Officer's position in the International Labour Organization

ILO - International Labour Organization, based in Geneva, Switzerland seeks to recruit a Legal Officer.

The Office of the Legal Adviser/Office of Legal Services (JUR) provides a wide range of legal services to the International Labour Organization and its various organs (in particular the Office, the International Labour Conference and the Governing Body of the ILO).  The work is carried out by a small, dedicated team at ILO headquarters. The unit reports directly to the Director-General.  It is responsible for furthering and defending the legal interests of the Organization.

The Development Cooperation position of Legal Officer will report to the Legal Adviser.  This position will provide the Office of the Legal Adviser with the necessary capacity to provide legal support for the increasing development cooperation demand from headquarters and field units of the ILO. The position will better enable JUR to respond in a sound and timely manner to the demands placed upon it.

Education

Advanced degree in law. Specialization or post-graduate degree in public international law would be an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of three years of national or international legal experience. Work experience in development cooperation with an organization of the United Nations System would be an asset.

Languages

Excellent command of English or Spanish and a good working knowledge of the other with demonstrated ability to draft succinctly and correctly in both languages. Knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Competencies

Ability to analyse defined aspects of legal issues.  Excellent writing skills, and ability draft clearly and concisely. Good communication skills to interact with the other units and the field offices concerned. Ability to take initiatives to keep up to date with new developments in the areas of law necessary to development cooperation transactions. Absolute discretion in dealing with confidential matters. Ability to use standard software, including Excel.  Flexibility and capacity to work in a team and in a multicultural environment.

Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 9 October 2024

More details and applications here

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