Technical Officer - Tenders Global

Technical Officer

World Health Organization

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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

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