Legal Affairs Consultant

LocationHome based

SetupRemote

LevelEntry

Posted1d ago

Legal

Quick answer

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is hiring a remote Legal Affairs Consultant to support the implementation of a project focused on improving investment policymaking for the digital economy in Africa.

Role: Legal Affairs Consultant
Organization: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Location: Home based
Work setup: Remote
Level: Entry
Category: Legal

The role

The consultant will enable UNCTAD to deliver key outputs of the Investment Policies Branch for the beneficiary countries, particularly the implementation of the project “Improved investment policymaking to foster an inclusive, responsible and sustainable digital economy in Africa.”

What you'll do

Research, analyse and write of assessment reports for beneficiary countries
Contribute to the preparation of validation and training workshops
Participate in national validation workshop and training workshops

What it takes

Advanced university degree, Master, in law, or related field
At least 3 years of work experience in legal framework research and analysis
At least 2 years of work experience dealing with legal frameworks of developing countries

What you'll bring

Research and analysis of investment and investment-related legal frameworksPreparation of assessment reportsContribution to validation and training workshops

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is home-based.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

An advanced university degree in law, at least 3 years of work experience in legal framework research and analysis, and at least 2 years of work experience dealing with legal frameworks of developing countries.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the provided link until October 15, 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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