Technical Officer

To support in the advice on a variety of legal matters relating to business operations and to protect WHO legal interests in WHO/Europe Region. Key duties: Under the supervision of the Management Officer (Contracts and Legal Affairs), the Technical Officer (Contracts and Legal Affairs) will be responsible the following duties:

• Provide advice on a variety of legal matters relating to the protection of WHO legal interests in business operations areas such as premises, security, assets, finance, information technology, procurement, commercial contracts, workforce etc.
• Research legal background and prepare legal opinions, reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Draft and review a variety of legal documents, including legal motions/submissions, agreements, and contracts.
• Study legal questions arising out of the interpretation or application of relevant rules, policies, conventions, and agreements.
• Provide legal interpretation on a full range of issues regarding WHO Regulations, Rules and Policies and their implementation guidelines.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

• First University degree (Bachelor’s level) in Law.

Experience:

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience advising on legal matters or 2 years’ relevant experience working in the area of business operations.

Skills:

• Critical thinking, negotiation skills and problem-solving approach.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multilateral organizations and diplomacy. Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology in English.
• Good communication skills within diverse inter professional, international and intercultural settings. Strong time-management skills. High standards of ethics and values.
• Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others todo the same.

Language Skills:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2405630