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1 Advertisement UN JPO Programme JPO in International Law United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), International Trade Law Division, Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) Closing date 14 September 2018 I General information Title: Vacancy Announcement 18P121 JPO in Legal Affairs Sector of Assignment: Country: Location (City): Agency: International Trade Law Austria Vienna UNCITRAL Duration of Assignment: Grade: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 2 years P2 step 1 in the first year/ depending on the level of education and relevant working experience II Duties, responsibilities and Output Expectations General: Under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent will undertake a range of activities, including, but not limited to, the following Preparation of comparative law studies on particular questions in international trade law and practice by examining textbooks, journals, legislation and case law; analyzing and synthesizing the results of that examination; preparing a draft report, as appropriate; Preparation of legal texts (e.g. draft conventions and model laws) by preparing components of those texts with linguistic and conceptual clarity; Preparation of commentaries on draft or final legal texts produced by UNCITRAL, which are circulated to Governments and international organizations, by preparing a draft of segments of a lesser scope or difficulty for review by senior officials, as appropriate; Servicing of sessions of UNCITRAL and its Working Groups by performing pre- and postsession duties, and assisting in the preparation of the draft report of the meeting; Preparation and editing of compilations of legal texts and commentaries; Preparation of presentations or lectures on various aspects of the work of UNCITRAL in support of the capacity building programme occasionally run by the UNCITRAL Secretariat in developing countries and any subsequent assistance with law reform projects; Performance of other related duties, as assigned.

2 III Training component: Learning elements and expectations On completion of the assignment, the JPO will have/be able to: Prepare comparative law studies and draft legal texts of statutory, contractual or other nature in the field of uniform commercial law; Lecture at the university level on most legal instruments produced or in preparation by UNCITRAL. IV Supervision Title of supervisor: Director, UNCITRAL or Principal Legal Officer, International Trade Law Division Content and methodology of supervision: Establishment of a Work Plan: During the first month of the assignment, the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) will work jointly with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed upon work plan. The final work plan will be discussed and mutually agreed to by the JPO and his/her supervisor. Evaluation: The United Nations Performance Evaluation System (e-performance) will serve as a primary platform to evaluate of the JPO s performance. Individual guidance provided by the supervisor and one or more Senior Legal Officers; participation in staff meetings where the policy of the Division is elaborated and individual work products are discussed. V Required Qualifications and Experience Education: Advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in law with emphasis on international commercial law, private international law or comparative law. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Working experience (incl. internships and volunteering): Two years of experience in matters relevant to the private law of international trade. Languages: Fluency in English or French, knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. Skills in English or French must be of a standard sufficient to enable the incumbent to draft legal texts clearly and precisely Other skills: Demonstrated ability to apply good legal judgement in the context of assignments given; Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software applications, and in particular use of information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. UN competencies: Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing

3 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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. VI Background information on Agency/Department/Section The International Trade Law Division of the Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations, is the secretariat of UNCITRAL, which is the core legal body in the United Nations system in the field of international trade law. UNCITRAL's principal task is the promotion of the progressive unification and harmonization of international trade law. The primary work of the Division consists of research, analysis, synthesis and the drafting of reports, legal texts and commentaries. Since no one could be conversant with all the knowledge required for any one of the items on the work programme, several members of the Division participate in the work on every item. The assignment of staff is by project and there are no permanent subdivisions within the Division. All members of the Division are required to perform the same general types of activities. Examples of possible projects which could be assigned (drawn from the current programme of work of UNCITRAL which is decided upon at its yearly session) include: international commercial arbitration; electronic commerce; insolvency law; online dispute resolution; security interests; micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME); etc. The International Trade Law Division of the Office of Legal Affairs would welcome the participation of suitably qualified female and male candidates in this technical field. The recipients of these terms of reference are, therefore, urged to make every effort to locate and nominate suitable candidates, both female and male, for the vacancy. It should be emphasized that engaging the JPO fully in all tasks performed within the International Trade Law Division will certainly add to the professional competence of the JPO. VII How to apply Note: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Korea and is addressed exclusively to candidates of the Republic of Korea. A) General requirements for candidates applying to the JPO vacancies funded by the Republic of Korea:

4 1. Korean citizenship 2. Proficiency in Korean and English language 3. Completed advanced university degree (master s degree or equivalent), as per the vacancy announcement 4. Not older than 32 years of age as of 31 st December of 2018 (The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly) 5. Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. B) Application process Applicants should submit their application electronically directly to the Organization. All documents should be in English. Candidates who would like to apply should do so by online only on the website Applications must be received no later than 14 September Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter. C) Documents to be submitted for the application (only complete applications will be considered) 1. A complete application and motivation letter 2. A scanned copy of applicant s Resident Register 3. A copy of the university degree 4. A certificate of English language proficiency. Applicants should submit a minimum of ibt TOEFL score of 115 or TEPS score of Only for male applicants: A certificate of Korean Military Service. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended* in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the military service law. 6. Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of applicant s certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial English translation For general information on the Korean JPO Programme and additional conditions see the following website: 2. A scanned copy of applicant s Resident Register 3. A copy of the university degree 4. A certificate of English language proficiency. Applicants should submit a minimum of ibt TOEFL score of 107 or TEPS score of 800 or New TEPS score of Only for male applicants: A certificate of Korean Military Service. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended* in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the military service law. 6. Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of applicant s certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial English translation For general information on the Korean JPO Programme and additional conditions see the following website:

5 * Age limit for male candidates who have completed military service: - Less than one year will be extended for one year; - one year above and two years under will be extended for two years; - two years or more will be extended for three years. [Please note that applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application.]