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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/17/P4/FT-C/185
Title: Senior Legal Expert
Grade: P4
Type of contract: Fixed-term (Core) Appointment
Duration: Three years
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Publication Date:
21 June 2017
Application Deadline:
2 August 2017
Vacancy Filled
Organizational Unit:
Legal Affairs Directorate (DAJ)
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: As soon as possible
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Organizational Context:
With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
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Main duties:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Legal Affairs, the incumbent's functions shall involve advanced research, analysis and advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to the functions, structure and activities of the UPU, with emphasis on public international law, administrative law, intellectual property law as well as legal issues associated with information and communication technology.
1. Undertake studies and/or review work of staff, research and drafts and examine precedents on legal issues relating to the functions, structure and activities of the UPU.
2. Provide interpretation of legal instruments, such as constitutions, statutes, treaties, agreements, regulations and rules, resolutions or other legal materials relevant to the work of the UPU.
3. Provide legal opinion or advice on specific issues relating to the functions, structure and activities of the UPU.
4. Provide advice and assistance in resolving procedural and substantive legal questions at meetings.
5. Provide and/or coordinate secretariat services to various committees and bodies dealing with legal matters falling within the competence of the UPU, including without limitation:
a) Preparing background materials, reports and papers;
b) Preparing and formulating legal advice to members and secretariats of such bodies;
c) Synthesizing member countries' views and practices on particular legal issues;
d) Drafting legal instruments, such as draft treaty texts, agreements, contracts, internal regulations and rules or other legislative materials pertaining to the UPU;
e) Consulting with counterparts in other organizations. Participating in negotiations with contractors and with representatives of member countries. Representing the UPU in conferences and meetings of other organizations, acting within general guidelines, relying on own judgement to determine when consultations at a higher level would be required.
f) Reviewing the legal aspects of draft agreements, correspondence and other texts, which are relevant to the functions of the DAJ or have been passed to it for comments or clearance.
g) Preparing briefs and representing the UPU in proceedings before the competent appeals bodies and administrative tribunals (such as the ILO Administrative Tribunal - ILOAT), as well as any other judicial or quasi-judicial body;
h) Representing the DAJ at specialized meetings and on internal bodies, boards or committees.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education:
Advanced university degree in law (Master or equivalent), preferably with a specialization in public international law or administrative law. |
Experience:
At least seven years of professional experience in an international legal environment. |
Technical knowledge:
1. Excellent knowledge of public international law and administrative law (particularly in what pertains to the United Nations Common System).
2. Good knowledge of international intellectual property law and other legal issues associated with information and communication technology.
3. Good knowledge of contract law and international commercial agreements.
4. Good knowledge of the framework on privileges and immunities as applied to intergovernmental organizations (with emphasis on the specialized agencies of the United Nations).
5. Excellent analytical and legal drafting skills.
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Skills and abilities / competencies:
1. Ability to defend and explain difficult and sensitive issues to staff members (including senior officials), member country delegates as well as counterparts of United Nations system organizations and other intergovernmental organizations.
2. Excellent conceptual thinking, logical and analytical skills
3. Excellent negotiation skills with a heightened sense of impartiality and objectivity.
4. Flexibility to accommodate changes in circumstances, opinions and priorities, often at short notice.
5. Proven organizational skills with regard to the management of complex legal projects, attention to detail and good planning abilities.
6. Strong interpersonal and team working skills.
7. Excellent communication skills in written and oral form.
8. Strong ethical awareness.
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Language skills:
French and English: Fluency in one language, working knowledge of the other language.
Working knowledge of other United Nations languages is an advantage.
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Additional Information:
Annual salary:(Net of tax)
70,647 USD
Post adjustment: The percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards without notice.
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Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
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| The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
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Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.
The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance. |
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| For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at: https://upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Careers |
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Vacancy Filled |
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