VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT RE-ADVERTISEMENT 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is a re-advertisement of the previous vacancy announcement. Interested candidates who have already applied do not need to submit their application again 

The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) is the Operational Unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC). It is in charge of implementing all bilateral programmes and projects in ADC partner countries and administers its budget. 

For the implementation of the EU and ADC funded project International Monitoring Operation (IMO), ADA is looking for a qualified and experienced candidate to fulfil the position of Local Legal Officer, located in Tirana. 

The overall objective of the IMO  is to align the Albanian justice  system  with the EU  acquis and best  international practices.  The specific objective is to increase the professional quality of judges and prosecutors, reduce the impact of organised crime, politics and corruption in the delivery of justice, and enhance the integrity and accountability of judiciary institutions. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT 

Under the supervision of the Chief  Legal Officer, the National Legal Officer assists  the International Observers in preparation  of background information and undertakes legal research on a diverse range of  procedural  and  substantive  legal  issues relating to the project scope of work. 

EXPECTED DURATION: Until November 30, 2022 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supports the International Observers in the re-evaluation process; 

• Supports and assists the Chief Legal Officer and International Observers in meetings with the Independent Qualification Commission, the Public Commissioners and the Appeal Chamber as well as with other Albanian, foreign or international institutions; 

• Supports and assists the International Observers in other vetting process; 

• Studies and analyses the reports and/or documentation in all areas of re-evaluation; 

• Studies, analyses and processes incoming complaints/submissions and respective documentation; 

• Researches and analyses legal questions on the interpretation and application of the constitutional rules on vetting, the Vetting Law and all concerned other Albanian legal sources; 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION 

• University degree in law. 

• A minimum of 5 years post-degree professional experience required in a practical legal setting, preferably within the 

context of the prosecutor’s office or court. 

• Previous working experience in a re-evaluation process is an advantage. 

• Sound specific experience in drafting legal  opinions  and analyses, as well as in interpreting legal texts will be considered as an asset. 

• Fluency in Albanian. 

• Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English. 

• Very good oral and written communication and presentation skills, sensitive to political environment, excellent analytical skills, pragmatic approach, strong in strategic thinking and operational planning. 

• National of Albania. 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS 

Applications  must  be  sent  to  recruitment@imo-albania.eu  by  31  December  2021,  indicating  “Local Legal Officer” in  the 

subject  and  including  a  Europass  format  CV  in  English  language,  a  motivation  letter,  and  3 professional  references with 

names, contacts and working relationship (at least one referee should  have  been  your  direct  supervisor).  Application  sent after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.  Only  short  listed candidates will be notified for personal interview .  Failure  to submit an application containing all the required information and  documentation within the set deadline will lead to  the rejection of the application. High preference will be given to candidates with quick availability. 

APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

The successful applicants selected by the recruitment committee will be employed by ADA. 

For this post, the required level of clearance is Albanian SECRET (SEKRET). Candidates who currently hold  a  valid personnel security clearance at the above-mentioned level (or higher) may not need  to  obtain  a  new  one,  pending confirmation from Albanian National Security Authority (Drejtoria E Sigurimit Te Informacionit Te Klasifikuar, DSIK). In case selected candidates do not currently hold a valid security clearance at the above-mentioned level,  the IMO  will request  such from the DSIK. In case of a failure to obtain the required personnel security clearance or if the DSIK issues a negative opinion   at the above-mentioned level after the signature of the contract, ADA has the right to terminate the contract.