UNHCR Legal Officer Jobs 2022 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNHCR South Africa looking for “Legal Officer“. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 14th June 2022.
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UNHCR Legal Officer Jobs 2022
The UNHCR has published a job vacancy announcement on 06th June 2022 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Legal Officer to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |
| Position | Legal Officer – AoJ |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 14th June 2022 |
Duties
- Provide advice and guidance on a wide array of legal matters, with a special emphasis on the UN internal justice system and human resources legal issues, particularly cases involving sexual exploitation and abuse or sexual harassment.
- Analyse and advise on requests for management evaluations by UNHCR staff.
- Assist in responding to media requests and donor demands in relation to cases involving sexual exploitation and abuse or sexual harassment.
- Assist the Senior Legal Officer in preparing legal pleadings and representing the Organization as co-counsel at oral hearings before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal.
- Assist in liaising with the Office of Legal Affairs in the UN Secretariat on legal issues relating to claims before the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT).
- Liaise with the UNHCR Ombudsperson in connection with cases referred to mediation.
- Provide legal advice, as necessary, to the Inspector General’s Office on investigation procedures and to the Director, DHRM on disciplinary proceedings.
- Provide legal interpretation of UN Regulations and Rules and relevant instructions, guidance and policy issues.
- Review draft human resources policies with a particular emphasis on policies and guidance related to sexual exploitation and abuse or sexual harassment, and ensure that they are aligned with established policy and standards; guide offices in the field to ensure that personnel matters are dealt with in accordance with relevant procedural guidelines.
- Analyse UNHCR¿s internal regulatory framework, as appropriate, and propose initiatives and measures to enhance existing policies and practices and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 06 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree.
Other Details
- Job ID: 37400
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNHCR Legal Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://public.msrp.unhcr.org/psp/RAHRPRDX/EMPLOYEE/HR………
The Closing Date: 14th June 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unhcr.org |
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