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Job Title: LEGAL
OFFICER, P3
Department/ Office: United
Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: MONTREAL
Posting Period: 12
April 2013-11 June 2013
Job Opening number: 13-LEG-UNEP-26541-R-MONTREAL
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Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the
United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues
at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development
of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under
review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the
international community for action. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro,
world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for "sustainable development".
One of the key agreements adopted at Rio was the Convention on Biological
Diversity. The Convention establishes three main goals: the conservation of
biological diversity, the
sustainable use of its components, and the fair and
equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources. The
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in
Montreal and is administered by UNEP. This post is located in the UNEP/SCBD at
the Montreal duty station. Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal
Officer, Biosafety Protocol Unit, the incumbent will perform the following
duties:
Responsibilities
a) Facilitate assistance to Parties in the implementation of
the Biosafety Protocol; b) Collect legal, socio-economic and trade-related
data/information concerning living modified organisms from academic texts legal
instruments, reports and submissions from Governments, UN agencies, World Trade
Organization, and international
organizations concerned with biosafety-related issues; c) Analyze information gathered to identify legal issues
and trends and evaluate legal problems; d) Facilitate common understanding and
the exchange of information amongst Parties and relevant institutions; e)
Assist in the analysis of developing countries' needs; f) Contribute inputs to
inter-agency initiatives; g) Identify institutes in developing and developed
countries; h) Establish a network with relevant organizations and bodies to
keep abreast of developments in the field of legal regimes pertaining to
biosafety; i) Take part in making
presentations in the field of expertise, workshops and other activities
organized by the Secretariat to promote awareness and capacity-building in
Biosafety; j) Assist in the organization and servicing of the meetings of the
Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol
and its subsidiary bodies and prepare the necessary background documentation in
assigned areas of responsibility; k) Assist supervisor and senior staff of the
Secretariat in the refinements of drafts and final preparation of texts; l)
Prepare memoranda and other correspondence associated with conferences and
inter-agency collaboration; m) Carry out any other duties as requested by the
supervisor.
Competencies
Professionalism: Proven analytical capacity and in-depth
knowledge of the various complex dimensions of environment and sustainable
development; good research skills and ability to coordinate the production of
reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of
others; Shows pride in work and in achievements and is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains
calm in stressful situations. Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan
and organize work, requiring an in-depth understanding of its strategic
direction and ability to integrate the work of the Division into the
Secretariat work programme; ability to organize and service intergovernmental
bodies and technical meetings. Communication: Good communication (spoken and
written) skills, including the ability to draft a variety of written reports,
studies (legal and non-legal) and to articulate ideas in a clear, concise
style. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and
responds appropriately. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the
audience. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity. Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working
relations with governments.
Education
Advanced university degree in law, with specialization in
International or Environmental law, or a first university degree with a
relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications to law.
Work Experience
At least five (5) years of relevant work experience, of
which preferably three (3) years in a position dealing with international legal
environmental issues.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may
include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based
interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the
Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff
are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in
accordance with established rules and procedures.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as
soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the
deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged
where an email address has been provided.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24
hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such
cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists,
please send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in
the subject header of your email.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the
eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the
United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK
ACCOUNTS
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