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This post is located in the secretariat of the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention), in the Environment for Europe and Sustainable Development Section (EESDS) of the UNECE Environment Division, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Convention was adopted on 25 June 1998 and entered into force on 30 October 2001. The Convention grants the Public rights and imposes on Parties obligations, regarding access to information and public participation and access to justice in environmental matters. The Convention also requires that persons exercising their rights under the Convention are not penalized, persecuted or harassed for doing so. The Convention has one Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTRs), which was adopted on 21 May 2003 and entered into force on 8 October 2009. The Protocol\\\'s objective is to enhance public access to information through the establishment of coherent, nationwide pollutant release and transfer registers.

The Associate Legal Officer reports directly to the P4, Secretary of the Convention\\\'s Compliance Committee and is under the general supervision of the P5, Chief of Section, EESDS.

Description du poste :

Within delegated authority, the Associate Legal Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

- Assists the secretariat\\\'s staff with legal support to the Compliance Committee, the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders, and other mechanisms and bodies under the Aarhus Convention.
- Conducts legal research on a diverse range of assigned issues in international law and other areas of specialization using multiple research sources; selects relevant material, analyzes information, and presents findings for internal review.
- Assists the secretariat\\\'s staff in the review of legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities and inconsistencies, etc.
- Assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, commentaries etc.
- Assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on a wide range of international environmental and human rights, public and private law issues, including the United Nations Charter, General Assembly resolutions and decisions involving, inter alia, issues relating to privileges and immunities, peace and security, institutional questions, treaty law and practice, procedural issues arising during meetings of United Nations organs, constitutional and administrative law of the Organization.
- Assists the secretariat\\\'s staff in servicing committees, task forces, and other bodies, including preparation of draft correspondence, background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned, e.g. processes incoming correspondence, responds to enquiries, participates in events, and updates relevant webpages.

Description du profil :

Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents. Knowledge of international environmental and human rights law, various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. 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.

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.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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