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- The Maritime, Transport and Insurance Law Branch (LEGM) provides advice on all aspects of WFP's supply chain activities, including procurement (food, goods & services), maritime, aviation, logistics (inland transportation, storage and warehousing), United Nations Humanitarian Response Depots and insurance.
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- Review legal documents, identify and analyze important issues, present findings and recommendations for internal review to support the decision-making process;
- Assist with the preparation of legal opinions or advice on a wide range of legal issues;
- Assist with the negotiation and preparation of agreements and contracts with public and private entities including private sector partners, governments, other UN organisations and NGOs, financial institutions, digital payments providers and other commercial entities, and assist with contractual interpretation and disputes to meet unique client needs;
- Assist with the identification of potential liabilities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties, and assist in the management of risks in WFP's activities to facilitate well-informed decisions;
- Assist in the preparation of negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes with public and private entities;
- Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work; and
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- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Tact and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Adaptability and ability to work on a wide range of legal issues.
- General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures is a plus.
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Junior Legal Consultant - Philippines, Manila, Pilipinas - World Food Programme
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About the job
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applications is 8 May :59pm Rome, Italy time)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
We are seeking to fill a junior consultancy position within our Legal Office (LEG), based in WFP's Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The Legal Office is organized in three branches that advise on the various aspects of WFP's work:
The Junior Legal Consultant will be assigned to LEGC. The role will be diverse and will involve providing legal advice and working on a variety of matters covered by LEGC, including those related to private-sector partnerships.
The Junior Legal Consultant may, however, work on assignments in other branches and areas of activity within LEG, based on business needs and expressed personal interests.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the general supervision of a Legal Officer, the Junior Legal Consultant will be responsible for the following key duties:
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education: University degree in Law.
Qualification: Qualification to practice law or admission to practice law by a recognized national or state bar or society is desirable.
Work Experience: At least one year of relevant professional experience in the field of law.
Knowledge Skills:
Languages: Fluency (level C) in oral and written English is required. Fluency (level C) in oral and written French and/or Spanish and intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is an asset.
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