Legal Officer, P-3

Legal Officer, P-3

UN DPPA - United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

New York, United States

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the Focal Point for Delisting, a Special Political Mission administered and supported by the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. The incumbent will work under the substantive direction and guidance of the Focal Point for Delisting appointed pursuant to Security Council resolution 2744 (2024). The Legal Officer will report to the Chief of the Subsidiary Organs Branch of the Security Council Affairs Division while providing support to the Office of the Focal Point for Delisting.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch, the incumbent will work under the substantive direction and guidance of the Focal Point for Delisting in fulfilling the task set out in the annex I of resolution 2744 (2024). The major responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with the drafting of factual and legal portions of the Comprehensive Reports of the Focal Point to the Security Council’s Sanctions Committees;
• Undertakes basic reviews of legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies, etc.;
• · Assists in the preparation of interviews with petitioners for delisting and character witnesses, including drafting interview questions and supporting the Focal Point during such interviews, taking notes of meetings and drafting meeting summaries, and preparing legal documents as necessary in the course of information-gathering;
• Ensures continuous flow of information between the Focal Point for Delisting, petitioners and/or their legal representatives throughout the delisting review process;
• Assesses evidence for relevance and admissibility and prepares and assesses briefs of evidence.;
• Provides legal advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions, which may include those related to criminal investigations and prosecutions, etc.;
• · Conducts legal and open-source research, collects, summarizes, and analyses relevant material;
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports and correspondence;
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on relevant issues of international public law, including related to the Security Council;
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the Security Council. Knowledge of the procedures of the Focal Point for Delisting as set out in resolution 1730 (2006), renewed and strengthened in subsequent resolutions, including, most recently, resolution 2744 (2024). Knowledge of legal challenges to targeted Security Council sanctions, and of the steps taken by the Security Council to ensure its procedures for adding and removing individuals to/from sanctions lists are fair and clear. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and/or complex nature. Ability to interview witnesses and make substantial legal arguments. Discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues. Ability to appropriately handle confidential and strictly confidential information. Ability to draft and structure complex documents and to express fact summaries and concepts accurately and succinctly. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently;
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required. Experience in drafting legal opinions, decisions or judgments is required. Experience working on United Nations sanctions is desirable Experience in interacting with high-level officials and stakeholders, including government representatives, international organizations, and senior management, is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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