Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Legal and Policy Team (LPT) under the Operational and Advisory Support Unit (OASU) of the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) / United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Team Lead, LPT and the overall guidance of the Chief, OASU. For more information on UNOV and UNODC, please visit the websites at www.unov.org and www.unodc.org ResponsibilitiesWithin limits of assigned authority, the Legal and Policy Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Execute the HR legal and policy components of the Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) modality at UNOV/UNODC and act as a liaison between the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the Legal Office in the Office of the Executive Director/Director-General (OEDDG) UNOV/UNODC and the Division for Operations (DO) and Division for Management (DM), UNOV/UNODC. • Conduct legal review, analysis and research and prepare positions and advice on claims, requests and/or grievances filed by affiliate personnel contracted under the LICA modality. • Provide guidance to management and affiliate personnel contracted under the LICA modality on conflict prevention and resolution, reporting mechanisms and the regulatory framework that governs conduct and discipline with the particular emphasis on the victim-centred approach and develop, design, and deliver related training and awareness raising sessions. • Identify cases that are amenable to informal resolution and liaise with relevant counterparts and draw up formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation. • Review and prepare recommendations on conduct and discipline cases involving affiliate personnel contracted under the LICA modality and provide technical and administrative support to lay investigation panels. • Maintain statistics and legal case records and provide related data inputs for internal reporting and to various oversight bodies and reports. • Collect and analyse data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Conduct awareness initiatives and campaigns related to the LICA work portfolio, including creating visual content and updating informational materials. • Support LPT in conducting awareness raising activities in key priority areas of the Organization including sexual exploitation and abuse, the Organization’s zero tolerance policy on prohibited conduct, including sexual harassment and fraud. • Participate in substantive discussions of LPT and OASU as a whole. • Perform other work-related tasks, as assigned. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Has knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and of the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules, policies and practices, in particular related to unsatisfactory conduct and misconduct. Is able to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Has proven analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis, identify issues and recommend solutions. Has good writing/drafting skills and the ability to prepare briefs and opinions. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, human resources, management, public or business administration or another related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in law and/or human resources, including legal analysis, research and writing is required. Experience in matters related to human resources policies and experience with a system of administration of justice is desirable. Experience with a system of administration of justice in the UN Common System is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).