Legal Officer

IOM Office of Legal Affairs (LEGPS) in Geneva seeks a Legal Officer to provide legal research, analysis and drafting support on institutional law and public international law matters. The role covers IOM legal status, privileges and immunities, host country agreements, and organizational regulations.

Department: Institutional Law and Programme Support Division (LEGPS)

• Undertake legal research and prepare drafts of legal opinions on mandate, status, governance, privileges and immunities of IOM
• Prepare drafts of legal advice on IOM legal status and privileges and immunities
• Assist in review and drafting of host country agreements and framework agreements with UN entities
• Assist in review, drafting and interpretation of organizational regulations, rules, policies and guidelines
• Contribute to delivery of LEG outputs under annual workplan
• Attend internal and external meetings and conferences relevant to LEGPS

• Masters degree in Public International Law or related field with 2 years relevant experience; or Bachelors degree in Law with 4 years relevant experience
• Experience in Public International Law, Law of International Organizations, Human Rights Law or International Humanitarian Law

• First- and second-tier candidate consideration; priority to internal candidates and non-represented IOM member states