VACANCY NOTICE 003/2014
All our work shall be driven by commitment and excellence
About Us
The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is a young intergovernmental organization with 55 Parties and 53 Signatories from all over the globe, and with its seat in Laxenburg/Vienna. We are a pioneering institution that aims to overcome shortcomings in knowledge and practice in the field of anti-corruption and compliance, functioning as a centre of excellence in the field of anti-corruption education, training, networking, cooperation, as well as academic research.
Being a young international organization, we are in a phase of building up our services and capacities. Our operational framework is constantly developing to suit our growing needs and responsibilities.
For detailed information on IACA please refer to our website at www.iaca.int .
IACA's staff structure consists of two pillars, namely the Academic Branch and the Administrative Branch. We are committed to the principles of equal opportunities, non-discrimination, gender balance, and geographical distribution, and uphold our Guiding Principles. We seek to attract the best qualified and most dedicated workforce meeting the highest standards of professional ability, personal integrity, and social competence, and offer fair and competitive international terms and conditions.
Vacant Post, Type and Duration of Appointment
The Job Description on the next pages contains the job title, classification of the vacant post, and the job profile, including the responsibilities, education, skills, and professional experience required.
IACA offers a fixed-term appointment for the duration of two years , with aprobationary period of six months . Under certain conditions, this fixed-term appointment may be renewed by IACA. For detailed information on Staff Rules of the International Anti-Corruption Academy refer to www.iaca.int/about-us/vacancies .
Remuneration
As an international civil servant, the incumbent will be entitled to an all-inclusive annual salary of 64,168 EUR . An adjusted dependency benefit will be given to staff members with at least one child.
Alternatively, the position is also open for secondments by states, international organizations, and other relevant institutions.
Applying
If you have related work experience, meet the requirements outlined in the Job Description on the next page, adhere to our goals and Guiding Principles, and want to, as part of our dynamic team, work in a multicultural environment, please send a concise CV and a cover letter to hr@iaca.int , clearly stating the Vacancy Notice number in the subject-line no later than 10 July 2014 (UTC+1). Please include your contact details as well as the names and contact details of three references.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. This interview may be conducted in person or via IP-telephony software. Candidates who choose to come to the IACA campus in person for an interview are responsible for covering their own travel expenses.
IACA's selection is final and not subject to review.
Job Description – Legal Advisor
Post
This Job Description illustrates the job profile, including the responsibilities, skills, education, and professional experience required for the post of Legal Advisor, classified AD 7, in the Administrative Branch of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA).
Profile
Within IACA's organizational structure, the Legal Advisor provides support on diverse legal issues, including those related to administration, management, procurement and contracts, and other institutional matters. He/she reviews, drafts, and advises on complex contracts and agreements. To this end, he/she coordinates and cooperates with team members and contributes to the proper workflow, results, and functioning within the team. The Legal Advisor reports to his/her superior and senior management, as defined by the Dean.
The Legal Advisor's place of employment is at the IACA campus, in a multinational environment. He/she may also be sent to IACA's other offices or to those of partners, contractors, or other third parties in Austria or abroad. He/she may also be sent on official missions abroad, as work requires, and thus must hold valid national travel documents. The Legal Advisor is required to liaise and negotiate with external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Legal Advisor performs work related to issues of a legal nature in support of IACA's mandate and conduct of business .
He/she conducts extensive legal research and analysis, reviews legal documents, and prepares briefs. He/she prepares or assists in the preparation of background papers, reports, and legislative texts. The incumbent also provides legal opinions/advice on a wide range of issues related to international public and private law, including procurement law as well as topics of a procedural legal nature. He/she drafts legal documents for the preparation and implementation of standardized and tailor-made trainings, such as Activity Agreements, lecturer contracts, and terms of participation, provides legal guidance on the development of rules and policies related to IACA's programmes and activities, and contributes to ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks.
The Legal Advisor also prepares legal documents in relation to IACA's interaction with the host country and other legal texts required for the conduct of institutional or operational activities. He/she prepares or assists in the preparation of agreements and contracts with governments, educational institutions, and other public and private entities as well as business corporations. In addition to that, he/she is responsible for liaising with public authorities and private stakeholders of IACA's host state and facilitates IACA's awareness of Austrian law and regulations of relevance to it.
Furthermore, the Legal Advisor provides legal advice on human resources and other administrative matters within the Academy and drafts contractual arrangements related to the day-to day management of IACA's facility and operational requirements.
Furthermore, he/she supports in the training and guidance of, e.g., interns, advising them, inter alia, on workflow, administrative practices and procedures.
He/she actively contributes to the development and maintenance of the Academy's distinctive character as centre of excellence in the field of anti-corruption training and education. In line with IACA's team spirit, he/she occasionally works on other tasks given by his/her superiors, not related to his/her appointment, but where his/her work experience and skills are an asset and/or the immediate shortage of personnel capabilities require so.
Skills
The incumbent
Education
The Legal Advisor holds an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law with specialization in public international law. Additional qualifications in a job-related field, additional languages, as well as periods of studies abroad are considered an asset.
Professional Experience
At least five (5) years of professional experience as a lawyer or a legal advisor specializing in international public and private law, experience in legal analysis, research, and writing is required. In addition, professional experience gained in related professions is an asset.
