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Administrative Officer

WHOBrazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Category | Grade:Professional | P-3Deadline:21 Aug 2026Job ID:2603139Posted on:31 Jul 2026
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Overview

WHO seeks a P-3 Administrative Officer with a legal-advisory remit in Brazzaville. The officer will counsel regional leadership, review rules and official documents, advise on strategic decisions and partnerships, prepare high-level governance meetings, draft legal instruments, and mitigate operational legal risk.

Department: Office of the Regional Director, Africa

Languages

Required: English, French

Minimum Experience

5 years

Salary

USD 71,335–2,699 / monthly

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel to the Regional Director and senior leadership
  • Advise on legal implications of strategies, partnerships and regional initiatives
  • Interpret rules and review official documentation for compliance and risk mitigation
  • Support legal preparation of the WHO Regional Committee and other high-level meetings
  • Draft and review resolutions, declarations and procedural documents
  • Recommend strategies to reduce legal exposure and support administrative decisions

Requirements

  • First university degree in law
  • At least five years of professional legal-advisory experience
  • Expert knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of French, with the proficiency levels interchangeable

Skills

Legal advisoryInternational and administrative lawRegulatory interpretationLegal draftingLegal risk managementStrategic counselExecutive support

Additional info

Not available