Organizational Setting
The Office of Legal Affairs, which reports directly to the Director General, provides legal services of the highest possible standards to the Director General, the Secretariat and to the organs and bodies of the IAEA, as well as to Member States, regarding the implementation of the IAEA’s activities.
The Non-Proliferation and Policy Making Section provides legal advice and services to the Office of the Director General, the Department of Safeguards and to the Policy-Making Organs in support of issues related to safeguards and non-proliferation, and legislative assistance to Member States on such issues. It also provides advice on matters related to the Statute of the IAEA and the conduct of the meetings of the Board of Governors and the General Conference and their respective Rules of Procedure.
Main Purpose
Under the guidance of the Head of the Non-Proliferation and Policy-Making Section, the Legal Officer prepares legal opinions, legal instruments and documents, and provides legal advice on the application and interpretation of such instruments and documents.
Role
The Legal Officer is (1) a specialist, providing high quality professional inputs to the legal support provided by OLA mainly to the Department of Safeguards, Secretariat of the Policy-Making Organs, Director General’s Office for Coordination and the Director General (2) and advisor on the application and interpretation of legal instruments related to non-proliferation and safeguards.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
Name Definition Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.Functional Competencies
Name Definition Analytical thinking Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions. Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.Required Expertise
Function Name Expertise Description Legal Agency’s Statute, Rules of Procedures, Regulations, Practices and Precedents Knowledge of and ability to analyse and apply the Agency s Statute, Rules of Procedure, Regulations, Practices and Precedents. Legal International Law Knowledge of broad principles of Public International Law. Legal Legal Drafts Ability to draft clear, concise documents setting out facts and arguments in an accurate manner. Legal Policy Development Legal support for policy development.Asset Expertise
Function Name Expertise Description Legal Development of National Nuclear Law Ability to review, assess and comment on the appropriateness of existing or draft national legislation in connection to safeguards/nuclear non-proliferation. Legal Non-proliferation and Safeguards Law and Treaty Proven ability in drafting and reviewing documents in the areas of nuclear non-proliferation and safeguards. Demonstrates in depth understanding of the IAEA legal framework for safeguards.Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
