IOM Senior Legal Officer Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
IOM Kenya looking for “Senior Legal Officer”.
Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 08 June 2023.
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 174 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM Senior Legal Officer Jobs 2023
The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on 23 May 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Legal Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
| Position | Senior Legal Officer |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 08 June 2023 |
IOM Job Vacancy 2023
Context: Under the overall supervision of the Legal Counsel and direct supervision of the Deputy Director, Department of Legal Affairs, the Senior Legal Officer will provide timely and accurate advice and ensure the functions of the Department are efficiently carried out.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Review contracts and agreements in the Region, where additional support is required by LEGCR;
- Assist and provide guidance with the roll out of the Unified Staff Rules in the Region, in coordination with LEGGL;
- Support and provide guidance for the resolution of legal issues arising from contractual disputes in the Region with vendors, terminations, non-performance of vendors or delays in performance in coordination with procurement teams, in coordination with LEGCR and LEGPS;
- Finalize Note Verbales for urgent privileges and immunities matters involving arrests of staff members, court summons and judicial decisions in the region;
- Address and provide advice on disciplinary matters in the Africa/Asia region that require urgent attention, such as placement of staff members on special leave with pay;
Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
- Master’s degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
- Specialization in international law, including in human rights and international humanitarian law, an advantage.
Experience:
- Professional legal experience, including legal research, analysis and writing, of which three years includes experience working in the legal department of an intergovernmental organization or the legal office of a Government, with substantial experience in international law.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IOM Senior Legal Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 08 June 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.iom.int |
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