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Legal Officer

democratic republic of the congo

  • Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
  • Location: democratic republic of the congo
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
  • Closing Date: Closed

Details

Mission and objectives

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Context

Assignment is with family (KINSHASA)

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the [ Mission Chief of Staff (MCOS) ], the duties of the Legal Officer will include but are not limited to the following: • Assist with the handling of diverse issues related to the status, mandate, and operations of the Mission involving commercial law, contract law, and administrative law, and criminal law. • Assist with the provision of legal advice to the MCOS and Mission management with respect to the interpretation of Security Council resolutions, MOUs, contracts and other documents relevant to the Mission’s mandate; • Assist with the provision of legal advice on and handle matters in the areas of privileges and immunities, conduct and discipline, commercial law, private legal obligations, human rights, as well as issues related to the disarmament and demobilization of foreign armed groups; • Provide support to fact-finding and evidence-gathering teams and assist in preparation of Board of Inquiry reports on administrative matters; • Assist with legal matters involving the administrative law of the Organization, including Staff Regulations and Rules; • Draft, review, advise and assist in the preparation and drafting of contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding, including with agencies, funds, programmes, governments, NGOs and other public and private entities, as well as in the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes; • Draft and review Notes Verbales to different governments as well as Code Cables to the New York Headquarters regarding various legal issues; • Provide assistance with and advice on procurement and contract-related issues, including reviewing and drafting contracts, as well as deal with vendors. • Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

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