Deadline: 1 November 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Legal Assistant – Inclusive Growth & Sustainable Development on SSC and TrC, based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Legal Assistant will perform the following functions-
- Support in developing key partnerships on issues concerning the protection of the marine and coastal environment, particularly in the fisheries industries, ports and other industries to mobilize financial and technical resources and speed up implementation of the Abidjan Convention and its protocols.
- Support in following-up on the development and implementation of an MOU between the Abidjan Convention Secretariat and the UN Division of Oceans Affairs and the Law of the Sea and other marine and coastal organizations.
- Provide any legal advice as required.
- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD).
- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in on-going reflection activities.
- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers.
- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
- Develop knowledge of non-profit community based organizations and promote major issues of these organizations through publications and dissemination of information that will influence development and peace-building initiatives.
- Undertake awareness-raising (promotion) activities in communities that will increase knowledge of issues of interest to UNEP’s mandate.
- Encourage communities to volunteer thoughts and actions to the development of their communities on the basis of core issues discussed in or for publications.
- Build relationships with a wide range (private/public) of Community Based Organizations, (CBO’s) Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) – to support and/or participate in community driven voluntary activities and assist them to tell their stories to the World Volunteer Web site.
- Encourage, mobilize and support co-workers and fellow UN Volunteers to better understand the connections between UNEP’s mandate and voluntarism.
- Monitor on a continual basis the impact of integrating UNEP’s mandate and activities voluntary action at the community level.
- Contribute to articles/write-ups on the peace-building and development process and experiences from the above outlined activities and submit them to UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced University degree in international environmental law or a relevant field.
- Advanced training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: multilateral environmental agreements, law enforcement and compliance, business administration or management.
- At least 3 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in international environmental law, with secretariat of an MEA and experience in planning and effective management of projects.
- Broad and in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience in various aspects of the law of the sea and international marine affairs.
- Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard software packages and systems.
- General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
- Additional skills which the candidate should possess to provide a competitive edge versus other candidates.
- Knowledge of UNEP policies, procedures and operations.
- Previous experience with UNEP or any MEA Secretariat.
- Fluency in French and English with good oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish will be an asset.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
