UN Jobs – Associate Legal Officer – United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Job Opportunity: Associate Legal Officer at United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of GPSS
Grade: NO-B
Job Opening ID: 222527
About United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE):
The RSCE was established in July 2010 and focuses on providing client-oriented, scalable administrative services. It covers transactional elements across various domains such as human resources, finance, transport, and ICT support.
Job Summary:
The Associate Legal Officer (Associate Compliance Officer) at RSCE will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and consolidating audit responses, making decisions on Risk Management and Compliance issues, and translating new Administrative Instructions into standard operating procedures. The role involves engaging in legal research and analysis, preparing various legal documents, and assisting in managing legal and disciplinary matters.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting legal research, analysis, and preparing comparative studies, briefs, reports, and correspondences.
- Reviewing legal documents, identifying key issues, and preparing legislative texts and commentaries.
- Assessing evidence for relevance, admissibility, and preparing briefs of evidence.
- Assisting in diplomatic conferences, commissions, committees, and other bodies, including preparation of background materials and meeting reports.
- Providing legal advice on human resources and administrative matters.
- Managing and coordinating audit-related activities, ensuring consistent responses to recommendations.
- Documenting, evaluating, and testing systems and controls for compliance, resource economy, and asset safeguarding.
- Assisting in risk management and maintaining the Centre’s Risk Register.
- Involvement in the administration of justice activities within the RSCE and client missions.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Advanced University Degree in International Law, Business Administration, or related field; a first-level university degree with additional experience may be considered.
- At least two years of professional experience in International, Commercial, or Administrative law for Master’s degree holders; four years for Bachelor’s degree holders.
- Experience in international law, administrative law, risk management, and compliance is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Professional qualification in legal practice, administrative law, or audit is an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Professionalism in managing risk and compliance matters.
- Effective planning and organizing skills.
- Strong client orientation.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the provided link.
Application Link: Apply Here
Deadline: 4th January 2024
This position is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals with a keen interest in working within the United Nations system, offering a challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic international environment.