Deputy General Counsel, D1

World Food Programme

Nov 7

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Legal
Rome

Requirements

Education: Degree in Law (LLB, J.D., or equivalent). Has been admitted to practice law by a recognized national or state bar or law society or is otherwise qualified to practice law.
Experience: At least 13 years of relevant professional experience in a law function within the public, private and/or not-for-profit sector.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).
Strong, independent but collaborative attitude and highest integrity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Proven leadership and performance management experience.
Relevant experience in international organizations including in the UN common system is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Supports the General Counsel in providing strategic leadership to the Legal Office, bringing to bear strong technical legal capacity, sensitivity to the humanitarian, development and public international contexts in which WFP works, and strong people management skills.
Has a leading role in the management of the Legal Office’s human and financial resources, working to ensure their alignment with WFP’s mandate and priorities.
Provides legal advice to WFP senior managers and governing bodies, assuming direct responsibility for especially complex and sensitive matters as necessary.
Leads in the development and deployment of standards, processes and templates, ensuring effective quality control.
Promotes transparency and information flow to enhance collaboration among the branches of the Legal Office, overseeing knowledge management and systems development and promoting the professional development of team members.
Builds relationships and collaborates cross-functionally with senior managers across WFP.
Represents WFP in interactions with other UN legal offices and the broader humanitarian community, participating in meetings and international conferences.
Acts as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the General Counsel as designated.
Assumes other duties as required.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Deputy General Counsel position?

The application deadline is 5 December 2024 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome).

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in law (LLB, J.D., or equivalent) is required, and the candidate must have been admitted to practice law by a recognized national or state bar or law society.

How many years of experience are needed for this role?

At least 13 years of relevant professional experience in a law function within the public, private, and/or not-for-profit sector is required.

Is knowledge of other languages required for this position?

Yes, fluency in English is required, along with intermediate knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese).

Where is the selected candidate expected to relocate to?

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy.

Does the World Food Programme offer an attractive compensation package?

Yes, WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards, which includes various allowances and benefits.

What kind of work environment does WFP promote?

WFP promotes a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

Will the selected candidate undergo any checks prior to employment?

Yes, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Can internal candidates apply for this position?

Yes, this position is open to both internal and external candidates.

What responsibilities will the Deputy General Counsel have?

Responsibilities include supervising the work of the Legal Office, providing legal advice to senior managers, managing resources, and representing WFP in interactions with other UN legal offices and the humanitarian community.

World Food Programme

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Industry

10,001+

Employees

1961

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.