Legal Officer P2

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. The vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP is seeking to fill a Legal Officer P2 position in LEGA, based in our headquarters in Rome, Italy and involved in: Providing legal support and advice on the development, interpretation and application of WFP’s employment framework. Providing legal support and advice on appropriate contractual modalities and conditions of service for deployment of personnel and technical expertise from private and public sectors. Advising on matters concerning conduct and discipline including at the investigation and disciplinary stages. Handling contentious matters arising in connection with WFP’s various contracts of employment, including the negotiation and settlement of claims, and the representation of WFP in legal actions brought before adjudicatory or other bodies. Advising on the privileges and immunities of WFP personnel. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Under the general supervision of a more senior Legal Officer in LEGA, the Legal Officer P2, LEGA will be responsible for the following duties: Undertake legal research and analysis on legal issues of a substantive and procedural nature. Review a variety of legal documents, including agreements, memoranda of understanding and contracts in order to identify relevant legal issues and risks and to ensure compliance with the applicable legal framework and jurisprudence. Assist in preparing legal advice on the interpretation and application of WFP's internal Regulations, Rules, Policies and Procedures as well as applicable conventions, resolutions and agreements. Draft legal documents including opinions, reports, memoranda, submissions, agreements and contracts. Provide legal support in representing WFP in administrative or tribunal proceedings and arbitration. Assist in the preparation of the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes involving WFP and its personnel. Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS Education: Advanced university degree in law, or first university degree in law with additional relevant experience and training in private, commercial, or public law. Must be qualified to practice or admitted to practice by a recognized national or state bar or law society. Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible experience practicing law within a law firm, an international organization, a governmental service, or a company. Prior litigation and/or employment law experience are assets. Languages: Fluency in oral and written (Level C) English Intermediate knowledge (Level B) of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages). KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision. Tact and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. Knowledge and ability to apply legal principles, concepts, procedures and terminology for review, examination and processing of a range of legal documents. Knowledge of various legal research sources, techniques and ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments and draft legal papers. Eloquent and concise thinking and drafting. Business acumen. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. TERMS AND CONDITIONS This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-roma, IT

Posted Date: 1/13/2025