Job Description

Title: Legal Support Assistant

Company Name: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Published: 8 Feb 2024

Education:
∎ University degree in law, from a recognized academic institution with two years of work experience; or,
∎ Master´s degree will be considered an advantage;

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Completed secondary education with four years of relevant working experience;
∎ Minimum of 2 years of experience reviewing international contracts and agreements with international and local counterparts/donors;
∎ Experience in liaise with local judicial branch in case of arbitration or lawsuits
∎ Experience in humanitarian emergencies preferable;
∎ Ability to work effectively under pressure and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
∎ Good IT level. Excellent handling of MS Office;
∎ Ability to maintain orderly, accurate documentation;
∎ Personal commitment, efficiency and drive for results;
∎ Fluency in English is required (oral and written);
∎ Working knowledge of Bangla and local language of Rohingya Refugees (Rakhine State) is advantageous.
∎ Experience, Skills and Language:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Reference Code: VN-10/2024/S-BD1
∎ Position Title: Legal Support Assistant
∎ Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ Estimated Starting Date: As soon as possible
∎ Classification: G-4 (UN Salary Scale)
∎ Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term
∎ Unit: Resources Management Unit
∎ General Functions:
∎ Under the overall supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer and direct supervision of the Legal Assistant; and in close coordination with the relevant Division of the Office of Legal Affairs, the successful candidate will be responsible for as below:
∎ Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
∎ 1. Draft contracts and agreements complying with IOM’s legal status, contract templates, policies, regulations and rules, including IN/99 Rev.2 and subject to the final approval of the Office of Legal Affairs.
∎ 2. Verify all contracts and agreements signed for the projects are in line with IOM policies, instructions, regulations and rules, and that these have been coordinated and approved by the Office of Legal Affairs in accordance with IN/99 Rev.2.
∎ 3. Provide general support on a variety of legal issues, including IOM’s legal status, insurance and other relevant matters for IOM, in close coordination with the Office of Legal Affairs.
∎ 4. Assist Legal Focal Point in keeping track of the legal follow up matrix maintained at RMU unit.
∎ 5. Assist in organizing meetings with government, vendor and other organizations related to legal relevant discussions and writing minutes and coordinate with other legal entity.
∎ 6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

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Company Information:
∎ International Organization for Migration (IOM)
∎ House 13/A, Road 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
∎ Inter-Governmental Agency and Specialized Agency to the United Nations

Address::
∎ House 13/A, Road 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
∎ Inter-Governmental Agency and Specialized Agency to the United Nations

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 22 Feb 2024

Category: Law/Legal

Source: bdjobs.com

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