Global HR & Administrative Law Officer

International Organization for Migration; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva seeks a Legal Officer for the General and Administrative Law Division to provide legal advice on human resources and organizational matters. The role focuses on governance, staff rules, disciplinary processes, and internal justice within the UN system framework.

You will review policies, advise on privileges and immunities, and support roll-outs of staff regulations across IOM offices worldwide, contributing to compliant and effective

Responsibilities

• Advising on misconduct cases and the management of disciplinary processes, including the imposition of disciplinary and non-disciplinary measures.
• Reviewing the legality of contested decisions in formal Requests for Review by staff members.
• Representing the Organization in internal justice processes, including the Joint Appeals Review Board and the International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal.
• Reviewing investigation reports and other findings of the Office of Internal Oversight in relation to IOM personnel.
• Reviewing policies related to management and human resources, including revisions to the Unified Staff Regulations and Rules, instructions and other issuances.
• Assisting with the roll-out of the Unified Staff Rules to local staff members in IOM country offices worldwide.
• Advising on privileges and immunities matters related to employment disputes, including on litigation filed in national courts.
• Preparing legal advice on the interpretation and application of personnel policies, contractual terms and complex administrative law matters.
• Reviewing contracts, agreements and templates for staff and non-staff personnel (including for internships, consultancies, escorts, loans, secondments, Junior Professional Officers, and settlements with staff members).

Job description

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva seeks a Legal Officer for the General and Administrative Law Division to provide legal advice on human resources and organizational matters. The role focuses on governance, staff rules, disciplinary processes, and internal justice within the UN system framework.

You will review policies, advise on privileges and immunities, and support roll-outs of staff regulations across IOM offices worldwide, contributing to compliant and effective