CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2022-109 Project Associate (Legal), UG, Bratislava

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office (HoO) in Bratislava and the direct supervision of the National Legal Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for preparation of legal documents, legal counselling and providing assistance in mission’s legal activities.

Core functions / Responsibilites:

1. Assist in elaboration legal analyses and statements to relevant laws and other legal documents;

2. Assist in reviewing draft contracts with donors, partners, service providers and ensure compliance with applicable Framework Agreements and IOM internal legal requirements;

3. Prepare records on individual cases, performs case management and maintain vendors/partners folders;

4. Monitor new legislation with regards to mission’s legal activities;

5. Assist in providing legal advice on implications of non-standard provisions and/or legal compliance issues on contracts that entail provisions that are not in line with policies, instructions, regulations and rules;

6. Perform general office maintenance and assist in procurement of services and goods in line with internal rules and donor reporting requirements including communication with suppliers, market research and supplier contracts preparation;

7. Assist in preparation of reports, briefings, background information, narratives and statistical analysis as necessary;

8. Organize meetings, assist in preparation of workshops and training sessions;

9. Act as interpreter/translator (Slovak-English, English-Slovak and other foreign languages if appropriate);

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by Head of Office and the National Legal Officer.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• University degree in Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution or

• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least five years of relevant professional experience, 

Experience:

• Experience in preparing and reviewing legal documents;

• Experience in legal compliance is an advantage

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Slovak (oral and written).

• Knowledge of another foreign language (Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Arabic, etc.) is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent command of MS Office.

• Ability and willingness to drive (driving licence B) and travel within Slovakia;

• Strong planning skills and strong in keeping deadlines;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a team

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates.

Second tier candidates include: All external candidates.