Vacancy notice ECA/2014/47 — Head of Unit — Legal Service — (Function group AD, grade 9-14) — Presidency
Date: 2014-08-26
Institutions: European Court of Auditors
Subjects: administrator, job vacancy, legal adviser








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26.8.2014   


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Official Journal of the European Union


CA 283/1





VACANCY NOTICE ECA/2014/47
Head of Unit — Legal Service
(Function group AD, grade 9-14)
Presidency
(2014/C 283 A/01)
 

WHO WE ARE

The European Court of Auditors is the European Union (EU) institution established by the Treaty to audit EU finances. As the external auditor of the EU, it helps to improve EU financial management and acts as an independent guardian of the financial interests of EU citizens.
During its audits, the Court checks that EU funds have been received and used. It looks at whether or not financial operations have been correctly recorded and submitted, implemented with due legality and regularity, and managed economically, efficiently and effectively. The Court publicises the results of its audits in clear, relevant and objective reports. It also draws up opinions on matters pertaining to financial management.
The Court works towards increasing accountability, encourages transparency and assists the European Parliament and Council in supervising the implementation of the EU budget, particularly during the discharge procedure. The Court is committed to working efficiently at the cutting edge of audit methodology and public-sector administration.
The Court is based in Luxembourg.
The Legal Service provides legal advice and support to the Court in all of its activities. This includes advising on the Court’s own powers and prerogatives, on legal questions arising from its audit activities and on staff and administrative issues. The Legal Service represents the institution in any litigation, in particular before the courts of the European Union.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

The Court has decided to launch a recruitment procedure for a post of Head of Unit in the Legal Service (grade AD 9-AD 14) within the Presidency, in accordance with Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union (subsequently referred to as the ‘Staff Regulations’). This procedure, which aims to increase the number of potential candidates for selection by the Appointing Authority, will take place in parallel with the internal and interinstitutional recruitment procedures.
Recruitment will be to grade AD 9-AD 14, depending on the length of professional experience. The basic monthly salary will be between 7  185,01 (AD 9) and 13  322,22 (AD 14) euros per month. Under the conditions laid down in the Staff Regulations, certain benefits may be added to the basic salary, which is subject to EU tax and exempt from national tax.
Under the authority of the President of the Court, the Head of the Legal Service will direct and manage the unit, act as internal legal adviser and defend the Court’s interests in disputes, carry out legal tasks such as drafting legal opinions on EU law, assisting the Members and Audit Chambers with legal matters, acting as internal legal adviser on institutional, administrative and staff issues, representing the Court of Auditors in courts of law, and, in the context of internal cooperation, assisting administrative departments with contracts and procurement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This selection procedure is open to candidates who fulfil the following conditions at the time set for the submission of applications:






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a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested to by a diploma in law when the normal period of university education is four years or more, or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested to by a diploma in law and appropriate professional experience of at least one year when the normal period of university education is at least three years,










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proven appropriate professional experience of at least 12 years after obtaining the abovementioned diploma,










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thorough knowledge of one official EU language and satisfactory knowledge of at least one other official EU language; knowledge of other languages would be an advantage. For service reasons, very good knowledge of English and French is required.




Candidates must also have:






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thorough knowledge of EU law,










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excellent knowledge of management methods and the ability to direct and motivate teams and deal with conflicts,










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excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing,










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service-culture orientation, proven ability to meet deadlines/carry out instructions and to work with stakeholders, and the ability to negotiate.




The following would be an advantage:






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experience in disputes relating to EU law in the fields of the EU civil service, contracts/procurement, protection of personal data and the fight against fraud,










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managerial experience of at least four years,










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knowledge of the public finances of the EU and of the work of the Court of Auditors.





RECRUITMENT POLICY

The Court is an equal opportunities employer with a policy of non-discrimination and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
RECRUITMENT CONDITIONS
In accordance with Article 28 of the Staff Regulations, candidates must:






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be nationals of an EU Member State,










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enjoy their full rights as citizens,










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have fulfilled any obligations imposed on them by the recruitment laws concerning military service,










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produce the appropriate character references for the performance of their duties.




SELECTION PROCEDURE
To help the Court reach a decision, a preselection board (‘the board’) will examine candidates’ qualifications, diplomas and professional experience and will invite the 10 best candidates to draw up a case study. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an interview to present their case study.
If the board so chooses, it may also organise an ‘assessment centre’ to evaluate candidates’ abilities.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications, which must be in English or French, should be sent to the following e-mail address: vacancies@eca.europa.eu
The subject line of the application should contain the reference number of this vacancy notice. Applications must comprise the following documents:






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a letter of motivation (max. 1 page);










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a current curriculum vitae using the Europass template (max. 3 pages)
(see: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu). Only CVs drawn up using this template will be accepted;










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the completed, signed and dated formal declaration (attached).





The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 30 September 2014.


Candidates invited to interview should note that they will only need to bring copies or photocopies of the supporting documents relating to their studies, professional experience and current duties to the interview. These documents will not be returned.

DATA PROTECTION
In accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (1), ‘the recipient shall process the personal data only for the purposes for which they were transmitted’.

Luxembourg, 26 August 2014.


For the Court of Auditors

Vítor CALDEIRA

President











(1)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.