Senior Legal Officer and Chief P5, LEGC (Public)

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This position is based in WFP Global Headquarters (GHQ) and covers WFP’s public facing portfolio, which focuses on public international law including privileges and immunities of WFP and its personnel, governance, public (including EU, international financial institution (IFI) and UN entities) and non-governmental…

Funciones principales

• 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 LEGC (Public) portfolio, aligned with the Legal Office’s, WFP’s, and wider UN…
• 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…

Perfil buscado

• 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, including substantial experience in legal matters relevant to the portfolio, in an…