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World Health Organization is Hiring a Legal Specialist Near Washington, DC
GradeP2
Contractual ArrangementTemporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)11 months, with possible extension, up to 24 months subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Job PostingJul 1, 2024, 10:59:58 AM
Closing DateJul 15, 2024, 4:59:00 PM
Primary LocationUnited States-Washington, D.C.
OrganizationOffice of the Legal Counsel
ScheduleFull-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.
OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENTThis requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)Provides legal advice and counsel to PAHO's Governing Bodies, Executive Management, PAHO/WHO Representatives (PWRs), PAHO Centers, Country Offices, and PASB Headquarters entities on all legal matters, including the application of national and international law to the Organization's programs and activities, as well as constitutional, administrative, and procedural matters. Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates contracts, treaties, agreements, resolutions, and any other type of instrument with legal implications for the Organization. Represents and defends the Organization before the internal appeals process as well as the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labor Organization and other international or national judicial and quasi-judicial fora, as appropriate.
Description Of DutiesUnder the general supervision of the Legal Counsel (LEG), and the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Advisor (LEG), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
Desirable: Advanced law degree in any of the areas that relate to the functions of the post, and/or admission to practice law in a PAHO Member State would be an asset.
QualificationsIn the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:
World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/
Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp
College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/ college navigator to support the validation process.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.
For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
ExperienceEssential: Five years of combined national and international law experience, preferably in contracts, torts, mercantile, intellectual property and/or administrative law.
Desirable: Experience working in a UN common system organization, or other international public organization would be an asset.
SkillsPAHO Competencies:
be an asset.
IT SkillsDemonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, in particular spreadsheets and presentations, as well as
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs
such as Visio and Project would be an asset.
REMUNERATIONMonthly Salary: (Net of taxes)$ 4,198.08 (Salary is non-negotiable)
Post Adjustment$ 2,947.05 This amount is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Additional Information
Contractual ArrangementTemporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)11 months, with possible extension, up to 24 months subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Job PostingJul 1, 2024, 10:59:58 AM
Closing DateJul 15, 2024, 4:59:00 PM
Primary LocationUnited States-Washington, D.C.
OrganizationOffice of the Legal Counsel
ScheduleFull-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.
OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENTThis requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)Provides legal advice and counsel to PAHO's Governing Bodies, Executive Management, PAHO/WHO Representatives (PWRs), PAHO Centers, Country Offices, and PASB Headquarters entities on all legal matters, including the application of national and international law to the Organization's programs and activities, as well as constitutional, administrative, and procedural matters. Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates contracts, treaties, agreements, resolutions, and any other type of instrument with legal implications for the Organization. Represents and defends the Organization before the internal appeals process as well as the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labor Organization and other international or national judicial and quasi-judicial fora, as appropriate.
Description Of DutiesUnder the general supervision of the Legal Counsel (LEG), and the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Advisor (LEG), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
- Prepare draft legal opinions in response to queries raised by Country, Subregional, and Regional entities as well as Centers, following general instructions given by supervisor;
- Provide legal and policy support to administrative areas, including the Areas of Human Resources Management (HRM), General Services Operations (GSO), and Procurement and Supply Management (PRO), and/or other offices on legal administrative matters as requested;
- Draft legal memoranda and other legal documents including administrative contracts and agreements such as contracts of engagement of personnel, consultants and contracts awarded for the procurement of goods or services;
- Assist in the preparation of briefs to represent the Organization in proceedings before appeal bodies and administrative tribunals as well as other judicial or quasi-judicial bodies;
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessment reviews of non-State actors in connection with proposed engagements with PAHO for review by supervisor;
- Perform preliminary review of the legal aspects of project proposals, draft agreements, correspondence and other texts and provide appropriate comments to supervisor;
- Draft or assist in the drafting of Technical Cooperation Agreements and other legal documents to which the Organization is a party for the final review by supervisor;
- Provide legal and policy support to PAHO’s technical cooperation programs, the Regional Revolving Fund for Strategic Public Health Supplies and Revolving Fund for Access to Vaccines;
- Prepare and follow up on filings before national entities to establish, maintain, and protect the intellectual property and other legal commercial rights of the Organization;
- Assist in the selection and analysis of relevant international and national legal materials for the preparation of reports or legal opinions;
- Prepare background materials, reports, papers and other documents as requested by supervisor;
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Desirable: Advanced law degree in any of the areas that relate to the functions of the post, and/or admission to practice law in a PAHO Member State would be an asset.
QualificationsIn the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:
World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/
Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp
College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/ college navigator to support the validation process.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.
For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
ExperienceEssential: Five years of combined national and international law experience, preferably in contracts, torts, mercantile, intellectual property and/or administrative law.
Desirable: Experience working in a UN common system organization, or other international public organization would be an asset.
SkillsPAHO Competencies:
- Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
- Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results; encourages cooperation and builds rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the teams’ successes and shortcomings. Identifies conflicts in a timely manner and addresses them as necessary; understands issues from the perspective of others; does not interpret/attribute conflicts to cultural, geographical or gender issues.
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity -Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.
- Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Write effectively/Listen/Shares knowledge - Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience. Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers. Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., power-point presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans). Shares information openly with colleagues and transfers knowledge, as needed.
- Knowing and managing yourself: Manages stress/Invite feedback/Continuously learn - Remains productive even in an environment where information or direction is not available, and when facing challenges; recovers quickly from setbacks, where necessary. Manages stress positively; remains positive and productive even under pressure; does not transfer stress to others. Seeks feedback to improve knowledge and performance; shows self- awareness when seeking and receiving feedback; uses feedback to improve own performance. Seeks informal and/or formal learning opportunities for personal and professional development; systematically learns new competencies and skills useful for job; takes advantage of learning opportunities to fill competencies and skill gaps.
- Producing Results: Deliver quality results/Take responsibility - Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs. Works independently to produce new results and sets own timelines effectively and efficiently. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project’s expected results. Makes proposals for improving processes as required and takes responsibility for own work and/or actions, as necessary. Demonstrates positive attitude in working on new projects and initiatives. Demonstrates accountability for own success, as well as for errors; learns from experience.
- Moving forward in a changing environment: Propose change/Adapt to change - Suggests and articulates effective and efficient proposals for change as needed when new circumstances arise. Quickly and effectively adapts own work approach in response to new demands and changing priorities. Is open to new ideas, approaches and working methods; adjusts own approach to embrace change.
- Theoretical knowledge of civil or common law, in particular the application of legal principles, concepts and policies to the review, examination and processing of a range of legal issues and documents.
- Ability to conduct legal research on a range of complex and intricate issues and to translate the result into practical solutions.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and negotiating skills.
- Proven ability to review and provide comments on laws, regulations and policy documents for technical assistance purposes.
- Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.
be an asset.
IT SkillsDemonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, in particular spreadsheets and presentations, as well as
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs
such as Visio and Project would be an asset.
REMUNERATIONMonthly Salary: (Net of taxes)$ 4,198.08 (Salary is non-negotiable)
Post Adjustment$ 2,947.05 This amount is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Additional Information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates to fill other similar short-term professional positions, at the same grade level.
- PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including a monthly net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits may include: 2.5 days annual leave per month, generous telework policy, parental leave, sick leave, pension plan, and health insurance scheme. Other benefits for internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, settling-in grant and rental subsidy.
- Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this position as a form of screening.
- The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.
- For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
- PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
- PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct.
- PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
- PAHO/WHO is a smoke-free environment.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are encouraged.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$109k-141k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/31/2024
WEBSITE
world-health-organization.com
HEADQUARTERS
LANSING, MI
SIZE
100 - 200
FOUNDED
1948
TYPE
Private
CEO
BOB CHOMA
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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