OPEC Vacancy for a Legal Advisor, International Matters
Within the Secretariat, the Legal Office contributes to the conduct
of the affairs of the Organization by promoting the rule of law within
the Organization and in its relation with Governments,
organizations,
enterprises and individuals and by maintaining and defending the legal
claims and interests of the Organization. The Office participates in the
drafting and negotiations of contracts and agreements with external
entities. It provides legal support and proposes amendments in respect
of the Organization’s organs, statutes and programs as well as of
financial and staff regulations. It monitors developments of relevant
legal aspects pertaining to the energy sector, nationally and
internationally, conducts research and publishes up to date legal
articles on recent and emergent trends. It protects and advances the
interests of the Organization and its Member Countries in international
forums.
Job Title: Legal Advisor, International Matters
Objective of Position:
Under
the overall supervision of the General Legal Counsel, the Legal
Advisor, International Matters, provides legal advice to the Secretary
General and to senior management regarding the Organization’s relation
with external entities. He/she addresses and defends international legal
claims and interests of the Organization within the scope of its
Statute and follows, analyses and advises on issues of national and
international legal policies of relevance to OPEC and its Member
Countries.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Identifies international legal issues of
significance to OPEC, examines, studies and analyses these with a view
to protecting and promoting the Organization’s interests, goals and
claims.
2. Reports on emerging international
legal issues of significance to OPEC, draws conclusions regarding
possible implications for OPEC and its Member Countries and advises on
appropriate responses.
3. Conducts research into multilateral agreements
relating to the WTO, global climate change, competition, energy and
environment in collaboration with OPEC’s Research Division.
4. In close collaboration with the Environmental
Matters Unit, monitors international legal developments at the
multilateral level (ICN, WTO, UNCTAD, etc.) and in international legal
professional associations with a view to protecting and promoting the
interest of the Organization.
5. Examines,
studies and analyses relevant national legal systems, policies and
practices in the energy sector that may impact on OPEC.
6.
Provides legal advice and interpretation on legal aspects of the
Organization’s relations with other entities, including contractual
relations, questions of liability, arbitration and claims against the
Organization.
7. Follows up relevant decisions
of the Governing Bodies of the Organization, in particular regarding
legal studies and other international legal issues of significance to
OPEC.
Required Competencies and Qualifications:
- University degree in International Law (Masters)
- University degree: Eight years with a minimum of three years at the international level
- Advanced degree: Six years with a minimum of three years at the international level
Training/specialization - A combination of two or more of the following specializations:
- Public International Law;
- Competition law and Policy;
- International Environmental Law and Policy;
- International Petroleum Law and Policy;
- Comparative Energy Law;
- The Institutional Law of International Organizations;
- International Law on Foreign Investments; and
- Other relevant specializations in international law
Competencies: Communication skills, analytical
skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, customer service
orientation, initiative and integrity.
Language: English
Status and Benefits:
Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose
responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. In
carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal
qualities expected of international employees such as integrity,
independence and impartiality.
The post is at
grade E
reporting to the General Legal Counsel. The compensation package,
including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the
post
.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to fill in a résumé and an application form which can be received from their
Country’s Governor for OPEC.
In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than
14 November 2015.