Job o' the Day: Legal Office with the World Food Programme…in Roma!
Ever wanted to live in Rome? Like employment law and the idea of managing the inner workings of a large organization? Check out this great opportunity:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Legal Officer P2 in the Administration & Employment Law Branch (LEGA) in our headquarters in Rome, Italy.
LEGA is responsible for administrative matters and matters arising in connection with WFP’s personnel.
Within delegated authority, the Legal Officer P2 will be responsible for the following duties:
- Consider the application of Regulations, Rules and procedures relevant to the internal justice system and other relevant aspects of human resources management, including disciplinary matters, privileges and immunities, rights and obligations of staff, legal status of staff and their dependents, financial recovery, taxation and social security benefits
- Provide legal advice and support to the Executive Director, Regional Bureaux, Country Offices and HQ Divisions on the legal and constitutional aspects of their activities, including but not limited to, governance, accountability and risk management issues.
- Provide legal advice and support on administrative issues arising in connection with the Programme’s personnel including but not limited to, handling appeals in the internal justice system.
- Provide legal advice and support to new initiatives, assisting transactions and developing standard model agreements and other operational documentation.
- Handle contractual disputes both at HQ and field level. Negotiating legal documents. Raising awareness of legal issues and providing training/support instruments to other units.