The position will contribute to the effective and efficient discharge of JUR's responsibilities by ensuring the optimization of JUR processes through the use of IT technologies. It will involve assessing existing ILO IT tools and capabilities to determine how they can be applied to activities of JUR, as well as identifying technologies not currently deployed in the ILO which can provide efficiencies and effectiveness in the provision of legal services. The position reports to the Deputy Legal Adviser.
Responsibilities:
Design an effective and secure strategy for the use of innovative technologies and process optimization to enhance the provision of legal services by JUR in relation to research, filing, archiving, information-sharing and building collaborative spaces, in conjunction with ILO IT and legal experts.
Identify and test technological tools to enable better data analytics, process optimization, and automation. Create project proposals, cost estimates and business cases for the acquisition or deployment of these tools
Establish a sustainability plan for ensuring that the chosen technologies follow UN and ILO policies and can be managed and secured over the long term, in conjunction with ILO IT and legal experts.
Perform other relevant duties, as required.
Education:
Advanced level university degree (Master's or equivalent) in information technology, computer science, library services or related disciplines.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) with an additional two years of relevant experience in legal technology, legal operations or related fields will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
At least seven years' experience in legal technology, legal operations, library services, or the use of new technologies and tools, preferably in a legal context.
Experience working in an international organization and with artificial intelligence or data protection would be an advantage.
Languages:
Excellent command of English or French and a working knowledge of the other.
Working knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
