United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Senior Legal Officer Jobs in South Sudan
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Legal Affairs Unit (LAU) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station. The incumbent reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) through the Mission Chief of Staff.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior Legal Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Supports the Head of UNMISS in the implementation of the Mission’s mandated activities and operations by providing legal expertise and advice on a wide range of complex legal issues affecting the United Nations Mission’s mandate and activities, including public international, private, and administrative law matters, as well as issues of constitutional and other national law as they affect the Mission or the mandate. In particular, provides or supports the Head of UNMISS in the provision of legal advice and expertise on the interpretation of the Mission’s mandate, the legal status of the Mission and its members, including in areas such as privileges and immunities and Status of Forces Agreements; on aspects of the Mission’s operational activities, including the Mission’s rules of engagement and directives on the use of force and related guidelines, matters relating to international law, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law and the protection of civilians, as appropriate;
• Advises and supports the Head of UNMISS in the provision of advice on administrative, personnel and contractual matters related to the Mission’s activities, including issues relating to the accountability of personnel, procurement matters, third party claims, as well as legal questions involving the interpretation or application of UN regulations and rules. S/he also drafts and reviews agreements, institutional and operational modalities, major contracts, legal submissions, and other legal documents and provides advice on and participates in negotiations for the settlement of claims and disputes. In this regard works closely with the Director of Mission Support by providing legal advise on wide range of issues.
• Assists and supports the Head of UNMISS in establishing and maintaining good working relations with government officials (ministries, authorities, and agencies) and other entities on legal matters related to the implementation of the Mission’s mandate, including the implementation of agreements and other arrangements with the host, or with other governments; liaises and participates in meetings and discussions with governments and other institutions and entities. In this regard help to develop practical and normative frameworks for collaboration and actively participate in meetings of the High-Level Forum for facilitating UNMISS operations
• Design and implement an awareness programme aimed at increasing acceptance and adherence by national and state officials of the SOFA provisions in order to facilitate UNMISS operations and activities.
• Liaises with other UN agencies, funds, and programmes, as well as other internal and external actors and organizations, as required.
• Participates in administrative Boards and Committees, including in relation to the procurement process, claims and property management, and on ad hoc working groups and task forces, as assigned by the Head of UNMISS.
• Assists and supports the Head of UNMISS in the management and administration of the unit, including organizing and prioritizing workload and managing, supervising, and guiding more junior legal officers;
• Performs extensive legal research and analysis on highly complex or novel legal issues/questions and prepares legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports, and correspondence, represents the Office at meetings, conferences, seminars,
etc.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts.
• Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.
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