The position is located in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Legal Affairs Unit, at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul. The incumbent will report to the Senior Legal Officer. Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Legal Officer and /or more senior Legal Officer(s), as appropriate, the Legal Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

- Provides or assists in the preparation of legal opinions and advice on a wide range of legal issues affecting the United Nations Mission's mandate and activities, including public international, private and administrative law matters, as well as issues of constitutional and other national law as they affect the Mission and the mandate.

- In particular, provides or assists in the provision of advice on: the interpretation of the Mission's mandate, the legal status of the Mission and its members, including in areas such as privileges and immunities and Status of Mission Agreements; matters relating to international law, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law and the protection of civilians, as appropriate; administrative, personnel and contractual matters, including issues relating to the accountability of personnel, procurement matters, third party claims, as well as legal questions involving the interpretation or application of UN regulations and rules.

- Prepares or assists in the preparation and review of draft agreements, institutional and operational modalities, contracts, legal submissions and other legal documents, and assists and participates in negotiations for the settlement of claims and disputes.

- Participates in meetings and discussions with other Mission offices, other UN agencies funds and programmes, and with representatives from governments and other entities, as required.

- Participates in administrative Boards and Committees, including in relation to the procurement process, claims and property management, and on ad hoc working groups and task forces, as assigned by the supervisor.

- Conducts legal research and analysis using multiple research sources and prepares or assists in the preparation of legal opinions, studies, briefs including submissions to the Management Evaluation Unit, and in collaboration with OLA, to the UNDT/UNAT, background papers, reports, and correspondence.

- Performs other duties, as assigned. 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. Knowledge of various legal research resources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Knowledge of civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to draft legal papers and court submissions. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. 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.

- 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 An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in International law. 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 (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required. Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in both oral and written English is required. Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice

- This position is temporarily available until 31 October 2022 with possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

- Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

- This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

- Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation