Senior Legal Officer and Chief P5, LEGA

excerpts from the official posting

This position is based in WFP Global Headquarters (GHQ) and covers WFP’s employment and administrative law portfolio, including interpretation and application of the employment framework, policy advice on staff-related governance instruments, advice on disciplinary matters and more generally on employment related…

Main responsibilities

• As leader of the branch, lead, supervise, and manage the branch’s professional and support staff through work planning, resource allocation, performance management…
• Support the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and plans within the LEGA portfolio, aligned with the Legal Office’s, WFP’s, and wider UN system…
• Initiate and lead change processes within the branch, driving improved performance, championing the adoption of artificial intelligence and technology-enabled tools and…
• Serve as a recognized expert on legal matters arising within the portfolio and independently handle the most complex, sensitive, and high-impact issues, including…

Profile

• Advanced university degree in Law, or first university degree in law with additional relevant experience and training.
• Must be qualified or admitted to practice law by a recognized national or state bar or law society, or have equivalent professional legal practice experience.
• Experience: At least 11 years of progressively responsible legal experience relevant to the portfolio, including substantial experience in employment and administrative…