Check this honorable Job Offer Policy Drafting Advisor at UNOPS
Deadline : 18-Feb-2024
Duty Station/Location : Multiple
Brief Background about UNOPS
UNOPS provides infrastructure, procurement and project management services to help build the future. To support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, UNOPS responds to it’s partners’ needs and help increase the effectiveness of peace and security, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Brief Information about the Position
Legal Group
The purpose of the Legal Group is to lead the organization’s legal strategy and practice. The core functions of the Legal Group are to:
a. Articulate legal policies and processes; enable operationalization and managerial oversight through appropriate systems and reports; provide corporate advice and guidance; and strengthen the knowledge, skills and career development of legal practitioners.
b. Enable UNOPS legal and contracting activities to execute the organization’s business strategy.
UNOPS policies and related documents form the foundation for informing UNOPS personnel on how to work cohesively to deliver for UNOPS partners and beneficiaries.
UNOPS is adopting a new legislative framework and streamlining the content of all UNOPS policies. This project will enhance the legislative framework, address the evolving needs of UNOPS’ team of thousands, and incorporate industry changes and current best practices to ensure comprehensive and effective guidance for all UNOPS personnel.
UNOPS is also embarking on a Process Innovation and Digitalisation journey to enhance UNOPS’ operational efficiency, overhauling processes and leveraging digital technologies and solutions across all functional areas.
*** This position is being established for 2 years, with possibility of extension.
*** Duty station can be New York or Copenhagen or Home-based.
Duties and Responsibilities
The purpose of the position is to deliver, in close collaboration with UNOPS Practices and other Units, a set of policies that are fit for purpose, clear, simple, principles-based, strictly necessary, easily understandable, consistent with each other and with UNOPS constitutional documents and legislative framework, and supportive of optimized/streamlined processes. This position is being established for 2 years, with possibility of extension.
Under the supervision of the Senior Legal Advisor, and working together with designated technical experts, the Policies Drafting Advisor will carry out the following activities:
- Establish a working version of the criteria outlined above, to use as a benchmark against which policies and related documents will be reviewed.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of UNOPS current policies and related documents to establish whether they meet that benchmark. The review should take into account changing organization goals and culture, emerging risks, and the policies and practices of other United Nations entities.
- When policies do not meet the benchmark, propose appropriate changes, in consultation with UNOPS Practices and other Units. Changes could include a complete revision of a policy, the removal of specific provisions, their inclusion in other documents, or any other appropriate change.
- UNOPS Practices and other Units are currently engaged in a review of policies (and processes, guidance, and other documents) pertaining to their specific areas; the Policy Drafting Specialist will be providing support to that review, preparing policy drafts, and ensuring that all policies meet the established benchmark.
- Prepare an alphabetical subject index, to enable UNOPS personnel to find the relevant policies by using commonly-used terms. Work with the Process Innovation and Digitalization Programme (PID) and the IT Group on digital solutions making policies more accessible.
- Carry out other related tasks as may be assigned by the Senior Legal Advisor from time to time.
 | Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) |
 | Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
 | Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
 | Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
 | Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
 | Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
 | Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
 | Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experiences
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in public administration, law and/or communications, or other related discipline is required.
- First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced university degree.
Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, law and/or communications or a relevant field is required.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting policies, legislation or related documents is required.
Language
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: ICA
Contract level: IICA-3
Contract duration: This position is being established for 2 years, with possibility of extension
