Pipeline for short assignments - Consultant (Legal) - Nuclear Law

Organizational Context

The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides comprehensive legal services to the IAEA's Director General, Secretariat, policy-making organs, and Member States. The Nuclear and Treaty Law Section within OLA offers specialized legal advice and support on nuclear safety, security, civil liability, energy, applications, and technical cooperation. It manages the IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme and depositary functions, advising and training Member States on legal instruments and national legislation for the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology.

Job Purpose

This consultancy role involves providing specialized legal expertise in international and national nuclear law and related legal frameworks, focusing on legislative, regulatory, and contractual aspects essential for the safe, secure, and peaceful utilization of nuclear technology. The consultant will support the Nuclear and Treaty Law Section by potentially participating in IAEA missions, reviewing draft and enacted legislation, and contributing to awareness-raising activities. This includes delivering lectures and case studies in workshops and training courses to impart legal knowledge and skills. The position is designed for qualified legal professionals available for short-term assignments, contributing to the IAEA's mandate in nuclear law.

Responsibilities

The consultant will contribute specialized legal expertise in international and national nuclear law, covering legislative, regulatory, and contractual aspects pertinent to the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear technology. Responsibilities may include participating in IAEA missions and related activities, reviewing and advising on draft and enacted legislation, and contributing to awareness-raising initiatives. This involves developing and delivering content for workshops and training courses, such as lectures and case studies, to effectively transfer legal knowledge and skills to Member States. The role supports the Nuclear and Treaty Law Section's mandate in legislative assistance and depositary functions.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of relevant legal experience is required, including several years of international experience or advising governmental officials on nuclear-related matters. Experience in drafting and reviewing nuclear legislation across various domains is also necessary.

Skills

Expertise in international legal instruments related to nuclear safety, security, and civil liability; knowledge of legal frameworks for the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear technology; proficiency in drafting and reviewing nuclear legislation; ability to advise on legislative aspects of nuclear power programs; excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

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