Associate Legal Officer (177)

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Management Level ML-3

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/Judicial Services Division/Detention Management Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Open to Contributing Third States:

Yes

Reporting Line:

The Associate Legal Officer reports to the Head of Detention Management Unit and Head of Judicial Services Division. **

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To provide expert legal advice to the Head of Detention Management Unit (Chief Detention Officer) on all matters related to the proper functioning of the Detention Facility;

· To conduct legal research, particularly on international standards related to deprivation of liberty, including international human rights law, international criminal law and international administrative law;

· To draft rules, instructions, practice directions, orders and procedures on detention matters;

· To review requests from Detainees and their Counsel, prepare draft memoranda, decisions and other documents for consideration by the Chief Detention Officer, Head of Judicial Services Division and/or Registrar as appropriate;

· To undertake legal analysis of judgments and decisions related to the work of the Detention Management Unit;

· To liaise with relevant partners, in particular with inspection authorities, as appropriate;

· To monitor relevant developments in international law and practices as it relates to the management of the Detention Facility;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Additional Information:

The post-holder will be primarily based in the Detention Facility of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. Temporary re-assignment to other units of the Specialist Chambers may be applicable due to operational demands/requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

· Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor’s degree

AND

· A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

· The above mentioned University degree must be in at least one of the following fields of expertise: Law with a specialisation in international, criminal or humanitarian law, human rights, constitutional law or other related university studies;**

· A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience, at either the national or international level;

· Knowledge and practical experience in applying legal expertise to a diverse range of complex legal issues;

· Excellent problem-solving abilities;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentational);

· Excellent drafting and reporting skills and the ability to conduct comprehensive legal research;

· Flexibility, resilience and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

Desirable

· Progressively responsible legal experience with emphasis on international standards related to detention, international penal law and practice, criminal law or international criminal law;

· Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions;

· Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.