About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

United Nations Conference on Trade and Developmentis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Legal Officer (International Investment Agreements), P3 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Switzerland, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Legal Officer (International Investment Agreements), P3
• Grade:P-3
• Location:Geneva, Switzerland
• Department:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$70,212.0 – $90,676.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law or related area is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: Either French or Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish or Arabic or Russian is desirable.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Arabic UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Russian UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Spanish UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I Chinese (Mandarin) UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.

Skills

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Two years of experience in international investment data analytics is desirable.
• Analytical experience on the interplay between international investment agreements and taxation, the energy transition or health is desirable.
• Experience in technical assistance or other capacity building activities in international investment agreements is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply