UNSOA Legal Affairs Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

UNSOA Legal Affairs Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya
February 25, 2015 Job Description

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM

United Nations Core Values: integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity

Deadline for Applications: 27 Feb 2015

Date of Issuance: 20 Feb 2015

Functional Title: Legal Affairs Officer

Sections Unit: Legal Affairs Unit

Level NO – A

Location: Nairobi

Vacancy Announcement Number: UNSOA/LEGAL/202/2015

Competencies

Professionalism – Knowledge of and ability to apply legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination and processing of a range of legal documents.

This will include:
Knowledge of various legal research sources
Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives
Planning and Client Orientation.
Qualifications

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law with a specialization in international, administrative, commercial and/or criminal law required.
A first level university degree in law with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience is required in the practice of law in an international organization, a government, or a law firm, with substantial experience in international, administrative, commercial and/or criminal law matters.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of the Somali language will be an advantage.


How to Apply

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their curriculum vitae or United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Please Quote Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the email.

Attach a copy of the last two performance appraisals.

Applications received after (19 FEB 2015) will not be considered the United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).