Legal Officer(Contracts Data Protection), P-3, Jerusalem

Org. Setting and Reporting
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff
working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to
make a change.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the
most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
The Legal Officer (Contracts and Data Protection) reports to the Senior Legal Officer or
Principal Legal Officer as applicable in the general law unit.
Responsibilities
Drafts, reviews and assists in the negotiation of all types of Agency contractual modalities,
including contracts for procurement of goods and/or services, memoranda of understanding
with partners and funding agreements, including advising on environmental standards as part
of contracts.
Advises on the interpretation and application of the Agency’s regulatory framework, in
particular the procurement framework.
Provides legal advice and assistance on all matters relating to the Agency’s Data Protection
and Disclosure Policy, in particular the roll-out and implementation of this policy.
Advises on and participates in the resolution of contractual and tortious claims against the
Agency, including overseeing, supporting and conducting negotiations, settlement and
arbitration.
Assists in the development of new standard templates and modalities for financing
agreements and MOUs with partners.
Advises on the status, mandate, privileges and immunities and related responsibilities of the
Agency and its personnel.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core
Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by
default.
Planning and Organizing
Analyzing
Relating and Networking
Adapting and Responding to Change
Persuading and Influencing
Ability to negotiate effectively.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.
org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational
institution in law or related discipline.
Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
At least five years of relevant work experience as a lawyer in the United Nations, other
international organization, in government service, the commercial/private sector and/or NGO
with demonstrated work on data protection and disclosure policies is required.
Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least
two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the
country(s) of citizenship is required
Familiarity with the UN system and practices is desirable.
Experience on public international law matters is desirable.
Admission to practice law in a national jurisdiction is desirable.
Some specialization in contract, commercial, and/or data protection law is desirable.
Some knowledge of public international law is an asset is desirable.
Languages
Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language, particularly Arabic, an asset is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Type of Contract and duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension.
The incumbent will be required to travel, as needed, in the Agency’s area of operations in the
Middle East.
Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be
considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the
requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become
eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.
Equivalency:
A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not
considered an acceptable combination.
UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states,
regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA
is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the
difficult circumstances in which they live.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/