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Fusion for Energy - 06 November 2009

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Job Description

1. THE ORGANISATION
With a budget of around €4 billion for the first ten years, the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy ('Fusion for Energy') will play a key role in realising fusion as a possible future source of energy by providing the European contributions to the ITER International fusion energy project, the Broader Approach Agreement with Japan as well as to prepare for demonstration fusion reactors.
 
In its role as the Euratom Domestic Agency for ITER, 'Fusion for Energy' will:
•Oversee preparation of the ITER project site in Cadarache, France;
•Provide in kind components, equipment, materials and other resources to ITER;
•Manage procurement arrangements with ITER;
•Coordinate Euratom’s participation in the scientific exploitation of ITER;
•Provide for the implementation of R&D activities in support ITER;
•Provide Euratom’s financial contribution to ITER;
•Provide arrangements to make human resources available for ITER.
 
In its role as the Implementing Agency for the Broader Approach Agreement with Japan, the Joint Undertaking will:
•Provide components, equipment and other resources for the Broader Approach;
•Coordinate Euratom’s participation in the Broader Approach implementation ;
•Provide for the implementation of associated R&D activities;
•Provide the Euratom financial contribution to the Broader Approach;
•Arrange to make human resources available for the Broader Approach.
 
In preparation for the construction of a demonstration fusion reactor (DEMO) and related facilities including the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF), the Joint Undertaking will implement a programme of research, development and design activities.
 
For further information about the structure and tasks of 'Fusion for Energy' please consult the website at http://fusionforenergy.europa.eu
 
 
 
2. JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will provide general legal support at 'Fusion for Energy'.
His/her work will include:
•Providing legal support in administrative and statutory matters related to the functioning of Fusion for Energy;
•Providing support in legal advice on F4E financial procedures;
•Providing support in legal advice on public procurement and grants;
•Providing support in legal advice on contractual matters related to the administrative and operational activities;
•Providing support in legal advice in case of inquiries by the European Ombudsman and audits by the Court of Auditors;
•Providing assistance in personal data protection matters;
•Providing support in legal advice on staff matters including assistance in the drafting of decisions or replies to claims and appeals;
•Providing assistance in drafting and negotiating of international arrangements with Fusion for Energy’s international partners;
•Performing legal research in the areas of activities of Fusion for Energy, in particular research, analysis and follow‐up of relevant case‐law;
•Providing legal assistance in the resolution of disputes in matters related to Fusion for Energy’s activities;
•Legal checking/review of documents addressed to F4E bodies.
 
 
3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
 
A. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
A1. In order to be eligible the candidate must:
•Be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union or of a Third state fully associated with the Euratom fusion programme (Switzerland).
•Enjoy his/her full rights as a citizen.1
•Have fulfilled the obligations imposed on them by the laws of their home country concerning military service.
•Meet the character requirements for the duties involved.
•Be physically fit to perform their duties2.
 
 
A2. On the closing date for registration, the candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:
A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma
AND
In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience of at least one year, acquired after the university degree.
Only study titles that have been awarded by the Members of the Joint Undertaking or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration.
 
A3. The candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties.
 
B. SELECTION CRITERIA
B1 Essential
•University degree in Law;
•nowledge of EU legal framework;
•Relevant work experience in the areas of one or more of the tasks listed in Section 2 (Job description) ;
•Organised and highly motivated;
•Ability to work independently and under pressure;
•Good problem solving skills and judgment;
•Good communication skills;
•Good interpersonal skills and ability to integrate into an international and multicultural environment;
•Availability at short notice;
•Excellent working knowledge of English, the main working language of the Joint Undertaking.
 
B2 Advantageous
•Knowledge of Euratom or Nuclear Law;
•Working experience in a European or international environment;
•Knowledge of the Euratom Fusion Programme and the ITER framework;
•Understanding of the objectives and functioning of Fusion for Energy.
 
 
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