Senior Legal Officer-Administrative Law
Quick answer
UNRWA is hiring an in-office Senior Legal Officer-Administrative Law in Amman, Jordan, to manage employment law matters and represent the organization before administrative tribunals.
- Role
- Senior Legal Officer-Administrative Law
- Organization
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-07-15
The role
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is seeking a Senior Legal Officer-Administrative Law to provide expert legal advice, training, and outreach regarding administrative and employment law. The role involves representing the Agency before the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal and the UN Appeals Tribunal, while overseeing compliance with regulatory frameworks and organizational directives. The incumbent will also provide legal input for human resources strategy and internal justice system administration. This position is based at the UNRWA headquarters in Amman, Jordan.
What you'll do
- Provide legal advice and training on administrative and employment law matters.
- Draft submissions and represent the Agency before the UNRWA and UN Appeals Tribunals.
- Advise on the interpretation of staff regulations, rules, and organizational directives.
- Provide legal input on human resources strategy and the internal justice system.
- Review and draft contractual modalities, including procurement and funding agreements.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law.
- Admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction.
- At least seven years of relevant experience as a lawyer in an international or governmental setting.
- Proven experience in administrative or employment law or tribunal-related work.
- Full professional proficiency in English (UN Level III).
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is a UN Regular Budget position offering a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension, subject to UN staff rules and regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this role located?
This position is based at the UNRWA headquarters in Amman, Jordan.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree in law, admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction, and at least seven years of experience in administrative or employment law.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted via the UNRWA Inspira portal by July 15th.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)'s official posting before applying.