Legal Specialist

Job Information

Grade : P-2

Salary (Monthly) : 4,596.92 USD

Post Adjustment (Monthly) : 2,565.08 USD

Contract : Staff – Professional Non‑post

Posting Date : November 17, 2025

Closing Date : December 2, 2025, 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time

Location : Washington, D.C.

Organization : LEG Office of the Legal Counsel

Schedule : Full time

Duration of Assignment : Eleven months with possible extensions up to 24 months, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Job Description

The LEG Office provides legal advice and counsel to PAHO’s governing bodies, management, and partner entities. The role supports legal matters, drafts and reviews legal instruments, and represents PAHO in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft legal opinions and memoranda in response to queries from PAHO entities.
• Provide legal and policy support to HRM, GSO, PRO, and other offices on administrative matters.
• Draft and review administrative contracts and agreements, including engagement contracts for personnel and procurement contracts.
• Assist in preparing briefs for representation before appeal bodies and administrative tribunals.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments of non‑state actors for potential PAHO engagements.
• Perform preliminary review of legal aspects of project proposals and related documents.
• Draft or assist in drafting Technical Cooperation Agreements and other legal documents.
• Support PAHO’s technical cooperation programs and related funds.
• File before national entities to protect intellectual property and commercial rights.
• Analyze international and national legal materials for reports or legal opinions.
• Prepare background materials, reports, and documents as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EEO Statement

PAHO / WHO is committed to a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other abusive behavior. We provide equal opportunity employment and accommodate individuals with disabilities, subject to applicable laws. PAHO maintains high standards of integrity and accountability and conducts background checks before hiring. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they meet the required qualifications.

#J-18808-Ljbffr