Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in international law. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including legal analysis, research and writing. Such experience must include: (1) experience in providing comprehensive general legal services as a legal officer in the legal office of an intergovernmental organization, and (2) experience in dealing with issues related to white collar crimes, such as fraud and corruption.
Experience as a legal officer in the legal office of a United Nations, or similar international organization, peace operations is desirable.
Experience working with the status, privileges and immunities of international organizations is desirable
Experience as an attorney in a law firm is desirable.
Admission to the practice of law in the Member State of the candidate’s nationality or in another Member State of the United Nations is required. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the university degree in law recognized the by United Nations.