How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist (Geneva/Rome/Copenhagen) or, at her discretion, a senior lawyer in the team, the Legal Consultant will:
a. Provide substantive legal advice on the following areas:
- i. commercial contracts, including complex and innovative commercial arrangements;
- ii. complex data sharing use and agreements
- iii. contracts and other agreements specifically related to Open Source licensing
- iv. partnerships with other UN organisations, governments, international financial institutions, civil society, private sector partners relevant to UNICEF’s programmes and resource mobilisation efforts;
- v. institutional matters, including UN privileges and immunities and governance frameworks;
- vi. development and interpretation of internal regulatory instruments;
b. Collaborate closely with teams across the organization, at the headquarters / divisional level, and at the regional and country office level, in widely varying development and humanitarian contexts.
c. Advise on structuring and negotiations involving key partnership, commercial and financial arrangements relevant to the Special Initiatives, including the development and review of complex contracts and agreements, templates, legal frameworks, and other arrangements.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in technology-related work, specifically data and data sharing, and Open-Source licenses.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationship both within and outside the organization.
- Ability to work independently.
- Understanding of the legal issues related to (UN) supply chains and UN/UNICEF commercial and partnership engagement dimensions an asset, including as it relates to procurement of goods/services, insurance, and delivery terms
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.