Result of Service

Smooth holding of the International Law Seminar, from the selection of participants to the elaboration of the programme, through consultations with ILC members and external stakeholders, the conduct of conferences, the organization and supervision of the working groups, the evaluations of the working groups reports, and other duties.

Work Location

GENEVA

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Legal Adviser and Director of the International Law Seminar (ILS), the consultant is responsible for the preparation, organization, conduct and follow-up of the 58th session of the ILS, to be held at UNOG. The consultant will perform the following duties: • Conducts legal research, selects relevant material, analyses information, and familiarizes thoroughly with the topics on the agenda of the International Law Commission (ILC) during its current quinquennium, on subjects that will be under discussion during the 75th session (2024). • In close coordination with members of the ILC and the ILC Secretariat, elaborates agenda items for lectures by members of the ILC, as well as suitable subjects on various legal issues, for analysis, research, and reflection in the context of the Working Groups to be set up within the Seminar. • Identifies topical issues related to the work of the UN, Specialized Agencies and other International Organizations in Geneva, and speakers, for ILS sessions to take place at UNOG or in combination with visits to other relevant organizations. Prepares and carries out Seminar visits to selected Specialized Agencies and/or International Organizations and places of interest. • Organizes and participates in the selection process of ILS candidates. Acts as member of the ILS Selection Panel. • Establishes timely contact with the selected ILS participants to identify their specific interests, enhance their level of preparedness through sharing selected documentation via e-mail; informs them of the topical Working Groups to be set up and obtains their advance indication as to their participation in the Working Groups. • Conducts all Seminar activities, through the introduction of subjects and speakers, and facilitates active involvement of all participants. Participates as a lecturer on various legal issues. • In close consultation with relevant members of the ILC or other legal experts, ensures the smooth functioning of the Working Groups of the Seminar and the adoption of a realistic work programme and sound methodology. Serves as a resource person for timely production of Working Group reports. • Supervises and coordinates production of collection of Seminar proceedings. • Undertakes post-Seminar evaluation on the overall quality of the Seminar and its component parts to identify areas for improvement of future editions of the ILS, including the research, selection process, planning, and preparation stages. • Prepares letters of appreciation to members of the ILC and others who have actively contributed to the success of the 58th session of the ILS. • Advises the Legal Office, including the Director of the ILS, on all organizational and academic aspects of the Seminar. Brings to his attention any issues which may require his involvement. • Performs other duties as appropriate. • Reports required: Prepares the final official ILS report, to be included as the chapter on the ILS in the annual report of the ILC to the 6th Committee of the General Assembly. Prepares information relating to the ILS, to be included in the Interim Secretary General’s Report for the Advisory Committee on the Programme of Assistance.

Qualifications/special skills

A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Applies good legal judgment and representation, and, in accordance with applicable legal policies, rules and practices, protects the interests of the organization is required. Ability to coordinate with ILC members under a short-time frame is required. Good knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic, and conducts research and analyzes information on a wide range of legal issues is required. Experience in the work of the International Law Commission is desirable. Experience in the coordination of law seminars is required. A minimum of five years of UN experience in the field of International Law, Political Science, International Relations or related field is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English and French are required. Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.