Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Legal Counsel, Department of Legal Affairs and the Division Head, Contract Law Division (LEGCR), under the direct supervision of the LEGCR Manila Unit Head and in coordination with other colleagues in the Department of Legal Affairs, the successful candidate will be responsible for giving legal advice on various contractual issues as well as negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts, to protect IOM’s legal interests.

1. Negotiate and draft contracts necessary for IOM’s operations and activities, including funding, procurement and implementation of IOM projects.
2. Provide legal advice on contract provisions, identifying legal risks and proposing workable solutions for mitigation.
3. Advise colleagues worldwide on the appropriate contractual structure for new projects and relevant legal implications.
4. Provide legal advice on contract termination and on contractual disputes.
5. Assist the Unit Head and Division Head in knowledge management, including through developing new contract templates and improving existing templates.
6. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Law from an accredited academic institution, with two years of recent professional experience (see below); or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from an accredited academic institution, with four years of recent professional experience (see below).
• Certificate of passing the national bar examination.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Recent practising experience in contract law obtained either working as a lawyer inhouse in a legal department of a company, international organization or non-governmental organization, or in a law firm.
• Experience advising on international legal issues, including cross-border transactions and private international law, an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent legal research, drafting and negotiation skills. Dispute resolution skills, desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of contract law and ability to apply it in practice.
• Excellent communication skills.

Languages

• For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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