SECONDMENT - Legal Officer - NDTF

The Legal Officer will assist in the provision of legal advice relating to the review of notices and diffusions as part of the Notices and Diffusions Task Force (NDTF). The incumbent will conduct legal research and draft legal documents in relation to the review and publication of notices and diffusions, reporting to Counsel/Coordinator within the NDTF.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal research in relation to various aspects concerning the review and publication of notices and diffusions, including research in open sources, legal search engines, courts’ decisions, etc.
• Drafts and reviews legal documents related to the review and publication of notices and diffusions, including legal memoranda, internal legal guidelines, repositories of practice, SOPs, policy papers, reports and resolutions.
• Drafts and reviews communications with member countries in relation to notices and diffusions.
• Prepares background materials for meetings with representatives of member countries (NCBs, judicial authorities, etc.).
• Participates in meetings with member countries as requested by hierarchy.
• Prepares materials for training in relation to the review and publication of notices and diffusions (powerpoint presentations, e-learning modules, etc.).
• Provides legal training to INTERPOL officials, NCBs staff and law-enforcement officials.
• Contributes to and participates in the preparations of internal meetings as well as meetings with member countries, including preparation of background documents, draft agenda, presentations, drafting conclusions and minutes.
• Represents the Organization in international conferences.
• Participates in joint initiatives conducted with other organizations.
• Performs any other duties as may be required by his/her hierarchy.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, preferably in international law.
• An advanced degree in one of the following domains would be an asset: Public international law, International criminal law.
• At least three years of working experience as a lawyer, preferably in the field of international law.
• Sound knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of international law, preferably in relation to one or more of the following fields: International cooperation in criminal matters, International criminal law, and International human rights law.
• Proficiency in English.
• Knowledge in a second official working language of the Organization would be an additional asset.
• Maturity, with effective oral and written communication skills, particularly in an international/multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Good listening skills.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in standard office word-processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

Skills

• International Law
• Public International Law
• International Criminal Law
• International Human Rights Law
• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Advice
• Review of Notices and Diffusions
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Computer Skills
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Software Knowledge
• Database Software
• Presentation Software

Languages

English