EU Legal Compliance Associate

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
 Context

Under the direct supervision of the EU Legal Compliance Officer and the overall supervision of the Chief, Financial Liaison and Compliance Division, the incumbent will support the unit in strengthening the legal and contractual compliance of EU funded projects implemented by IOM worldwide, by providing review and analysis of agreements funded by the European Union (EU) from the EU compliance perspective.

1. Assist in reviewing agreements with the EU institutions from an EU compliance perspective and in ensuring compliance with applicable Framework Agreements between the EU and IOM/UN. Coordinate with Legal Department at HQ and field missions when required; 

2. Assist in reviewing agreements and contracts between IOM and implementing partners and contractors, where specific EU compliance conditions must be considered. Liaise with the Legal Department when required. 

3. Assist in providing recommendations to HQ when an EU related contract/agreement entails provisions that are not in line with standard IOM templates and/or internal policies, instructions, regulations and rules. 

4. Assist in preparing training materials on specific EU contracting matters.

   📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

   ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

5. Monitor EU websites for updates and new instructions with regards to EU financing instruments and assist in drafting internal guidelines with interpretations of various EU rules and regulations. 

6. Assist in analyzing contractual terms of new EU funding streams and assess any incompatibility with IOM standard rules and procedures;

7. Contribute to providing EU legal compliance guidance to ROs and COs implementing EU-funded project.

8. Contribute to the Unit’s knowledge management, including collection and analysis of information, feeding the knowledge sharing platforms and tools, contributing to dissemination of innovative and best practices.

9. Participate in internal and external meetings, as well as undertake duty travel for monitoring and capacity building missions, as required. 

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education

    • University degree or equivalent in Law or related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experienceAccredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience
      • Proven experience on EU legal and contractual matters is a requirement; 
      • Experience in contract review including financial aspects is a distinct advantage; 
      • Experience in preparing training materials is an advantage; 
      • Experience in reviewing legal documents and/or papers is an advantage. Skills
        • Excellent analytical skills; 
        • Excellent negotiation and communication skills; Languages

          • For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
      • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
11. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)
12. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.