National Legal Consultant
Quick answer
UNICEF is seeking a senior National Legal Consultant to provide legal and institutional assessment for child- and youth-centred data interoperability in Montenegro, with a focus on legal analyses, compliance assessments, and data exchange frameworks.
- Role
- National Legal Consultant
- Organization
- UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Legal
The role
UNICEF is seeking an experienced National Legal Consultant to provide legal and institutional assessment for child- and youth-centred data interoperability in Montenegro. The consultant will conduct legal analyses, assess compliance with national legislation, and develop recommendations for data exchange frameworks.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal and regulatory analysis related to administrative data exchange and interoperability
- Assess compliance with national legislation
- Develop legal inputs to business-process descriptions, data-flow maps, and SOPs
- Support stakeholder consultations and coordination with national institutions
- Ensure that all legal findings and recommendations are accurate, actionable, and aligned with Montenegro’s legal and institutional framework
What it takes
- Masters degree in Law, Public Administration, Governance, Data Protection, or related fields
- At least five years of professional experience in administrative and public law
- Experience in legal drafting, policy analysis, and institutional assessments
- Experience working with government institutions and inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms
- Fluency in English and Montenegrin/Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
- Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Podgorica, Montenegro.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Law, Public Administration, Governance, Data Protection, or related fields, at least five years of professional experience in administrative and public law, and fluency in English and Montenegrin/Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 18, 2026, and can be directed to the UNICEF recruitment team.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Podgorica, Montenegro.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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