Фахівець(-чиня) з юридичних питань (Житлова програма)/National Legal Officer (Housing) – Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title: National Legal Officer (Housing)
Duty Station: Lviv, Ukraine
Classification: National Officer, NO-A
Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 24 August 2022
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non- governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Housing Programme Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the Government and Legal Engagement Officer, the successful candidate will provide specialized support to the implementation of IOM Ukraine’s efforts in provision of affordable housing units, in particular for IDPs, Ukraine. The National Legal Officer (Housing) will be drafting the legal documents, such as contracts, statutes and the pieces of national and municipal regulations, which aim to facilitate the Project’s implementation. IOM Ukraine implements 60-month project with KfW in selected cities across Ukraine, which aim is to provide a surplus to affordable, modern and energy efficient housing stock making it available for accommodation by vulnerable persons among IDPs and local residence. All the upper-mentioned is related to all phases of housing construction, acquisition of housing units from the secondary market, maintenance and distribution of housing units among beneficiaries, accompanied by establishment and capacity development of the respective managerial structures at the municipal and national level, observing environmental and social-related issues in regards of the affected communities, ensuring transparent process of beneficiaries selection and support. The Housing Project is reinforced by the strong communication component and engagement with the communities/municipalities, which participate in the project, as well as the governmental agencies in Kyiv.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Support the Housing Programme Coordinator in the overall planning, implementation and monitoring of housing solutions efforts.
- Carry out a full-scale review and analysis of Ukrainian housing legislation and regulations, administrative processes, and state programmes, including the association of co-owners of multi apartment buildings’ regulation.
- Provide legal advisory services on the legal standards and procedures governing housing purchasing, construction and reconstruction process in Ukraine.
- Review and assess the legal components of IOM-KfW Housing Project and advising IOM on the legal approach and applicability based on Ukrainian legislation and regulations.
- Contribute with the Project team in developing housing models ad schemes for different types of the sub-projects/interventions (construction, reconstruction, purchasing, running the non-banking financial institution).
- Draft the contracts, statutes, internal regulations and procedures, guidance on selection procedures, ensure compliance of environmental and social management plan (ESMP) with Ukrainian national legislation, contribute to the development of the grievance mechanisms and other documents deemed necessary for the Project implementation.
- Support the legal aspects of local self-government’s decisions on leasing, sub-leasing, alienation and transfer of properties, establishment and running the Municipal Management Body (MMB), Local Development Fund (LDF) dealing with Housing Project.
- Supervise the legal profiling of partner MMB and LDF (Local Development Fund) when established for the purposes of the Project, NGOs as necessary, under the guidance of the Government and Legal Engagement Officer and in coordination with National Housing Project Officer.
- Assist the Project team in indicating the legal issues and solving them in course of Housing Project’s implementation, in particular on the development of terms of reference for the sub-projects, services procurement, legally binding documents/contracts with beneficiaries of the Project as the contracting parties.
- Participate in meetings, sittings of supervisory boards, site visits as necessary.
- Provide information gathering and management support on legal matters to Housing project and related programming.
- Track relevant international, national and local legislative developments pertaining to Housing Project, and analyse, summarize and present findings.
- Provide inputs and recommend improvements to the planning and delivery of programme activities.
- Contribute to regular reporting (IOM internal, IOM external, UN-related, including 3W/4W and situation reporting), correspondence, publication and presentation materials.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and ExperienceEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, or International Law from an accredited academic institution or equivalent with at least 2 years of professional experience.
OR
- Master’s degree Law, or International Law from an accredited academic institution.
Experience
- Proven reporting and writing skills, confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in working with Ukrainian government and civil society.
- Experience in working with state and municipal authorities is an asset.
- Experience in working with vulnerable populations.
- Proficient knowledge of Ukrainian housing legislation.
- In depth knowledge of the project implementation, internal UN guidelines and procedures, in particular procurement and finance issues; and,
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
Languages
Fluency in English, Ukrainian is required.
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Resource Mobilization – Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.
A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on IOM Personal History Form (iom.org.ua/sites/default/files/personal_history_form_0.xls) to [email protected] by 24 August 2022 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 03.08.2022 to 24.08.2022
