In case you do not fulfil all the eligibility criteria, your application will not be taken into consideration.

Eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the deadline for applications, and maintained throughout the selection procedure and appointment.

4.  Selection criteria

Candidates will be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following criteria, to be fulfilled by the closing date for applications:

4.1 Essential criteria

• Suitability to perform the tasks described under section 2 job description;
• Deep knowledge and demonstrated professional experience in the provision of legal advice, and in the drafting and interpretation of legal documents, particularly in relation to the application of the EU legal and financial framework;
• Demonstrated professional experience of at least three (3) years with EU-funded programmes and related legal and financial rules and procedures, e.g. Horizon Europe, H2020, or FP7 grant management;  
• Fluent written and spoken English (native or near-native level).

4.2 Advantageous criteria

• Demonstrate professional experience in public-private partnerships, and/or in the field of health (life sciences, medical devices, health-related data issues, etc.);
• Demonstrated professional experience in EU public procurement rules and procedures;…
• Experience working in an international environment

4.3 Behavioural competences

Throughout the different phases of the selection procedure candidates will also be assessed on the following criteria that are essential to the post:

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a highly dynamic work environment;
• Excellent analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills;
• Composure under pressure in demanding situations and ability to handle many tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills (e.g. the ability to establish and develop good interpersonal relationships with a broad range of stakeholders in cross-cultural environments as well as in the team).

In order to be evaluated in the best possible way, candidates are advised to give evidence of their knowledge with specific examples and/or detailed professional experience. Candidates are invited to be as detailed and as clear as possible when describing their professional experience and specific skills and competences in their application form.

Failure to comply with the eligibility and/or essential selection criteria will result in the disqualification of the applicant concerned.

5. Appointment and reserve list

The recruitment will take place upon a decision of the IHI JU Executive Director (the Appointing Authority).

The Executive Director of the IHI JU will select a successful candidate from the reserve list and offer them the post. A binding commitment can only be made after the verification of all conditions5 and will take the form of a contract signed by the Appointing Authority of the IHI JU.

The successful candidate will be required to make a declaration of their commitment to act independently in the public interest and to make a declaration in relation to interests that might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence. Candidates must confirm their willingness to do so in their application.

The reserve list could be used to fulfil other positions within the IHI JU depending on the needs of the Joint Undertaking and will be valid until the date indicated in the relevant vacancy (the validity of the reserve list may be extended).

Candidates should note that inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee recruitment. Recruitment will be based on the availability of posts and budget. The IHI JU may decide at any time during the procedure not to pursue the recruitment.

The reserve list for this post will be valid until 31 December 2026 and may be extended at the discretion of the Appointing Authority of IHI JU. 

6. Deadline for applications

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by no later than 22 November 2024 at 23:59 (Central European Time/Brussels time), following the instruction in the ANNEX.

The place of employment will be Brussels, where the Joint Undertaking premises are located.

The successful candidate will be recruited as a Temporary Agent AD 5, pursuant to Article 2(f) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities, for a period of three (3) years. After an evaluation of the post holder's performance, and subject to budget availability, the term of office may be extended. The period of engagement will not in any case exceed the lifetime of IHI JU.

The basic monthly salary for AD 5, step 1 is EUR 5.672,78  subject to an annual review of remuneration provided for in Article 65(1) of the Staff Regulations, and to a Community tax deducted at source and staff members are exempt of national taxation. In addition to the basic salary, staff members may be entitled to various allowances, in particular expatriation allowance (16% of basic salary), household allowance, dependent child allowance and education allowance.

A comprehensive welfare package including pension scheme, medical, accident and occupational disease insurance coverage, unemployment and invalidity allowance, and travel insurance. Further information regarding rights, conditions of employment and benefits can be found at the following link:
Staff Regulations

IMPORTANT NOTE

Candidates are invited to read the ANNEX that represents an integral part of this vacancy and provides information on how to complete the application, the steps of the selection process and appeal procedures.

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