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Rule of Law Officer

Category | Grade:Professional | P-4Deadline:14 Aug 2026 (4 days left)Job ID:281967Posted on:7 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description

The Rule of Law Officer supports United Nations peace operations by advancing rule-of-law programming, coordinating justice-sector partners, providing legal and policy advice, and strengthening institutional responses that promote accountable, rights-based and sustainable peacebuilding outcomes

Key Details

Position details

Experience level

Senior

Category

Professional

Grade

P-4

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

International

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Provide legal and policy advice on rule-of-law programming
  • Coordinate justice and security-sector partners
  • Support institutional capacity-building and peacebuilding initiatives

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in law or a related field
  • Relevant professional experience in rule of law

Skills to Have

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from DPO Careers, on 7 Aug 2026.