Legal Adviser / Director Job at UNESCO (Paris)

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for providing legal advice on all legal issues arising from the Organization’s activities
Advise the Secretariat on legal issues pertaining to the regulatory, statutory and standard-setting activities of the Organization
Be required to provide legal advice, at their request, to the General Conference and the Executive Board of UNESCO
Advise on the elaboration, adoption and revision of international standard-setting instruments, and on the implementation of the procedures for the application of these instruments
Advise on the application, interpretation and amendment of the Constitution and other statutory and legislative texts of the Organization
Direct the preparation and review of briefs for representing the Organization in proceedings before courts of law, administrative tribunals and any other judicial or quasi-judicial bodies
Represent the Director-General on the committees of the governing bodies of UNESCO relating to legal matters
Be responsible for the management of LA and ensure the direction of the activities of the Office and its cooperation with the other units of the Organization

Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of law, with a specialization in public international law
At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the legal field at the national level and/or in within a United Nations system organization
Extensive relevant professional experience in senior management or executive positions
Proven experience in providing authoritative legal advice on complex and wide-ranging questions of international and national law
Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams and managing organizational transformation
Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities
In-depth knowledge of legal practice and procedures in international organizations
Leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity, strong analytical capabilities, professional integrity and diplomacy
Sound knowledge of general management practices and techniques
Ability to exercise intellectual authority, as well as provide and manage advisory services
Excellent analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to produce high-level reports and briefs for senior leadership and governing bodies
Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities
Demonstrated ability to direct change processes at the management level within large institutions of national or international scope
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage relationships at all levels of the Organization as well as foster collaboration across diverse, multicultural environments
Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong representational abilities
Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French) and ability to work in the second language

Nice to have

Other degrees or short- to medium-term training in disciplines relevant to the post
Demonstrated experience of management at the international level
Experience in conducting complex negotiations diplomatically and tactfully
Experience within the United Nations system and/or in a specialized institution or other international organ would be an asset
Awareness and knowledge of UNESCO’s strategic objectives and of wider processes within the United Nations system
Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners and demonstrated partnership development
Knowledge of other official United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)

What we offer

30 days annual leave
family allowance
medical insurance
pension plan

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