Legal Officer, P3

Legal Officer, P3 at United Nations – September 2026 United Nations isaOfficer, P3for theInternational Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), based at itsArusha branch. Job Details Job Purpose The Legal Officer will work within theOffice of the Presidentof the IRMCT, providing specialisedlegal, policy, administrative and judicial adviceto support the President’s mandated functions, decision-making, risk management and institutional responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Provide legal, policy, administrative and judicial advice to the President. Draft and review:Orders and decisionsPolicies and practice directionsMemoranda and reportsPress releases and speechesTalking points and correspondence Orders and decisions Policies and practice directions Memoranda and reports Press releases and speeches Talking points and correspondence Conduct and supervise legal research, particularly in:International humanitarian lawInternational criminal lawAdministrative law International humanitarian law International criminal law Administrative law Monitor relevant legal developments in regions covered by the Mechanism. Assist with supervision ofsentence enforcement and detention conditions. Support independent inspection matters arising from both branches of the Mechanism. Advise and support press and external-relations matters. Represent the President’s Office at institutional meetings, boards and ad hoc committees. Coordinate with other sections and both branches of the Mechanism. Collect and analyse data to identify trends and patterns. Present analytical findings usinggraphs, charts, tables and data-visualisation methods. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor. Required Education Essential Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law, preferably specialising in: International Law Criminal Law Humanitarian Law Administrative Law Alternative:A first-level university degree combined withtwo additional years of qualifying experiencemay be accepted instead of the advanced degree. Desirable Successful completion of degree and/or non-degree programmes in: Data Analytics Business Analytics Data Science Required Experience A minimum of5 years of progressively responsible professional legal experienceat national or international level is required. Preference is given to candidates with experience in: Criminal law International law Humanitarian law Desirable Experience Working withUN International Criminal Tribunals Detention and sentence-enforcement matters 2+ years of experience in data analytics or a related field Core Competencies Professionalism Strong knowledge of international, criminal, humanitarian or administrative law. Professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to analyse and interpret data for decision-making. Communication Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to adapt language, tone and style to different audiences. Strong listening and interpersonal communication skills. Teamwork Ability to work collaboratively. Values colleagues’ expertise and contributions. Supports collective decisions. Takes shared responsibility for team outcomes. Languages Both English and French are required. Minimum UN Language Framework level: Selection Process Qualified candidates may be required to complete anassessment exercise, potentially followed by acompetency-based interview. Important Contract Information The position istemporary, initially available until31 December 2026. The appointment may be extended. Appointment is subject tobudgetary approval and funding. Eligibility may be restricted to candidates based at the duty station depending on the funding source. The position is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Candidates must ensure thatall fields, professional experience and contact informationin the UN application are complete and up to date. The UN strongly encourages candidates to apply online as soon as possible. Application Deadline The deadline is not stated in the vacancy text you provided. How to Apply Applications should be submitted through the official United Nations Careers portal: CLICK HERE TO APPLY Important:The United Nations doesnot charge any feeat any stage of itsprocess.