SENIOR RULE OF LAW OFFICER
Quick answer
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is hiring a Senior Rule of Law Officer based in Tripoli, Libya to develop strategies for promoting the rule of law and provide guidance on justice, corrections, and legal reform. The position requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience and at least ten years of relevant professional experience.
- Role
- SENIOR RULE OF LAW OFFICER
- Organization
- United Nations Support Mission in Libya
- Location
- TRIPOLI (LIBYA)
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Senior Rule of Law Officer position is located within the Human Rights, Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Service of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The role involves developing strategies for promoting the rule of law, providing guidance on justice, corrections, and legal reform, leading a team, and establishing contacts with national government officials.
What you'll do
- Supports the Chief of Service in developing mission-wide strategies for promoting the rule of law
- Provides substantive guidance on justice, corrections, and legal reform to ensure coordination and coherence
- Leads a team within the Human Rights, Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Service
- Establishes and maintains contacts with national government officials and civil society representatives
- Participates in coordination mechanisms at Mission level, United Nations Country Team, and international community
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, or a first-level university degree combined with bar qualification or equivalent
- At least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience as a practicing lawyer, academic, prosecutor, judge, legal consultant or international legal assistance advisor
- Experience providing technical assistance for the development/reform of justice, corrections and other rule of law or human rights institutions in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting outside the applicant's country of nationality
- Managerial and leadership experience
- At least one year relevant experience working in a conflict or post-conflict environment
- Previous experience in applying international human rights standards
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Tripoli, Libya.
What is the compensation for this role?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have an advanced degree or equivalent experience and at least ten years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira.
How to apply
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