Organization:: Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate
Location: NEW YORK
Job Opening number: 13-LEG-CTED-28963-R-NEW YORK (X) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This post is located within the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), set up to support the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). The Legal Officer reports to the Chief of Cluster, and his/her second reporting officer is the Deputy Head of the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office.
Responsibilities
- For this position, the Legal Officer would:
- Analyze the status of implementation of UN resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) with respect to assigned Member States concerning the global fight against terrorism.
- Prepare and draft reports on States evaluated and propose solutions to the difficulties observed in complying with appropriate Security Council resolution(s).
- Identify the legal issues where evaluated States require technical assistance and ensure that technical assistance providers/donors provide follow-up assistance.
- Participate in CTC visits to Member States to report on their compliance with relevant resolutions and make recommendations on subsequent follow-up actions to be taken.
- Clarify and disseminate the standards and best practices approved by the CTC to be met by Member States.
- Liaise with Member States, international and regional organizations on any technical and other assistance programmes available that could facilitate implementation of relevant resolutions.
- Assist in organizing CTED- sponsored regional workshops to bring together senior practitioners on implementing various aspects of resolution 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005).
- Prepare presentations to the CTC and/or for the general membership.
- Support the work of one or more technical working groups in CTED that deal with cross-cutting functional counter-terrorism issues.
- Represent CTED, as requested, at international conferences or meetings to which the Executive Director has been invited and represent CTED in coordinating meetings with local UN counter-terrorism entities.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Proven expertise in complex legal analysis; strong knowledge of the political dimensions of working in the international arena; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to maintain his/her ground.
- Demonstrate commitment to implement the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of the Directorate's work and operations.
- Solid understanding of the UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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 Planning & 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
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law or related area including finance, customs, immigration, extradition, police and law enforcement and illegal arms trafficking. 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in international law or related fields. One year of experience related to counter-terrorism is highly desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.
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 the other UN official language, French, is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Extension of appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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.
Closing Date: Saturday, 31 August 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1372884681303