Legal Affairs Jobs in International Development

Browse international development jobs in the Legal Affairs sector. Roles are posted daily from UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, and 200+ other sources.

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LEGAL OFFICER

Syria International, Impartial and Independent MechanismGENEVA

P-3LegalLegal Affairs
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LEGAL OFFICER

Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human ResourcesNAIROBI

P-3LegalLegal Affairs
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LEGAL OFFICER

United Nations Environment ProgrammeNAIROBI

P-3LegalLegal Affairs
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LEGAL OFFICER

Disciplinary SectionNAIROBI

P-3LegalLegal Affairs
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LEGAL OFFICER (TJO)

Syria International, Impartial and Independent MechanismGENEVA

P-3LegalLegal Affairs
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LEGAL OFFICER

United Nations Environment ProgrammeNAIROBI

P-3LegalLegal Affairs
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INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS

Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual ViolenceNEW YORK

I-1Legal Affairs
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Legal Intern

International Residual Mechanism for Criminal TribunalsABECHE

I-1Legal Affairs
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Intern - Urban Law

United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeNAIROBI

I-1Legal Affairs

FAQs — Legal Affairs jobs in international development

What qualifications do I need for Legal Affairs jobs in international development?

Most Legal Affairs positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.

Which organisations hire Legal Affairs specialists?

Key employers for Legal Affairs roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.

Are Legal Affairs jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?

It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level Legal Affairs roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.