Senior Judicial Affairs Officer, Peace Operations

UN Atlas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas seeks a Judicial Affairs Officer to support justice and corrections components in UN peace operations. The role involves analyzing justice issues, maintaining liaison with mission counterparts, and providing operational advice to DPPA and DPO.

The position requires an advanced law degree or an equivalent combination of law degree and experience, with at least five years in a related legal field, including international contexts. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in law required; or first-level degree with 2 additional years of relevant experience.
• Minimum five years as practicing lawyer, prosecutor, judge, legal expert, or international rule of law advisor.
• Experience in front office, joint programming, and engagement with Member States; international HQ and peace operation context desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide backstopping support and operational advice to justice components in UN peace operations.
• Review and analyze justice issues; maintain regular contact with mission counterparts.
• Contribute to planning of justice and legal system aspects; prepare field assessments and reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners; assist in recruitment and strategic communications.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Planning

Organizing

Judicial knowledge

Criminal law

Human rights standards

Post-conflict recovery

Policy analysis

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Advanced law degree (Master's)

First-level law degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Job description

UN Atlas seeks a Judicial Affairs Officer to support justice and corrections components in UN peace operations. The role involves analyzing justice issues, maintaining liaison with mission counterparts, and providing operational advice to DPPA and DPO.

The position requires an advanced law degree or an equivalent combination of law degree and experience, with at least five years in a related legal field, including international contexts. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.