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The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a Legal Officer in New York to assist the President of the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters, with a temporary assignment until 31 December 2026.
- Role
- Legal Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- New York
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Legal Officer position involves assisting the work of the President of the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters and preparing various documents and summaries. The role also includes conducting legal research and analysis, liaising with delegations, and attending meetings.
What you'll do
- Assists the work of the President of the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters
- Prepares documents, including conference room papers, non-papers, and working papers
- Prepares summaries of positions, background notes, oral statements, and other interim reports
- Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and prepares studies, comparative studies, briefs, reports, and correspondence
- Undertakes basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material
- Attends informal meetings and small meetings of interested delegations, as appropriate
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in international law
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research, and writing
- Experience in public international law at the international level
- Experience in dealing with policies, procedures, and practices for conferences at the United Nations or similar international organization
- Experience in drafting international law background papers with emphasis on the progressive development of international law and its codification
- UN Language Framework: English (UN Level II) and French (UN Level I) are required
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, with the incumbent expected to attend the Conference in Bangkok from mid-January to mid-February 2027.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in international law, five years of experience in law, and proficiency in English and French.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided in the job posting.
How to apply
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