The Public Appointments Service, Ireland, has been requested to advertise a number of vacancies for National Experts to work on Secondment in various Directorates General in the European Commission

PAS Reference Number 16147107 __________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKLET - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Job Vacancy SNE December 2016 List

The European Commission Requires

10 Experts to work on Secondment

in various Directorates General of the European Commission

Effective Application Deadline

Monday 12th December 2016at the LATEST for the submission of completed applications to the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU. This is in advance of the actual closing date, in order that applications may be processed and forwarded to reach the Commission on time, that is, 16 December 2016

Closing Time Deadline:

15.00 hours GMT/BST

Note: BRUSSELS TIME / Central European Time (CET/CEST) is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/BST) + 1 Hour

European Commission Contact Address: Commission Européenne, B-1049 Bruxelles / Europese Commissie, B-1049 Brussel – Belgium Telephone: (+32-2) 299 11 11

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European Commission

The European Commission is seeking to recruit “Seconded National Experts” (SNEs) to work on secondment in the European Civil Service.

The Commission is looking for persons with knowledge, experience and expertise in particular fields. Experts are regularly required for a broad spectrum of disciplines, for example: agriculture, accountancy, audit, aviation, communications and technology, competition, consumer affairs, defence and security, development (aid) and cooperation, courts services, economics, energy, enterprise, environment, finance, food, health, innovation, law, marine, regional and urban development, regulation, research, science and technology, statistics, structural funds, transport and so on.

The types of work SNEs are engaged in, is also diverse. Examples include; policy development, communications, crisis management, employment, social affairs and inclusion, human resources, interpretation/translation, IT, law or regulatory enforcement/implementation, migration/immigration, research and analysis, management, European or international security and so on.

For general information on secondments see: http://ec.europa.eu/civil_service/job/sne/index_en.htm

The list of Directorates’ General is available at http://ec.europa.eu/about/ds_en.htm

Opportunities arise at all levels of organisations (generally EU AST (Assistant) and AD Function levels). Secondments may generally include applicants from clerical, administrative, professional/ technical, to management level. However, SNE tasks/duties are subject to Article 6 of the Rules on Secondment, hereunder.

Generally, secondments are for a period of between 6 months and 2 years, which may be extended, subject to agreement.

The secondment will not result in a permanent position.

If you are considering a temporary, but challenging career move, are employed in one of the sectors listed hereunder and, obtain ** sponsorship of your salary from your current employer; you may be interested in applying for one of these positions.

Why secondment to the EU and what are the benefits to both Ireland and the EU?

The European Commission has a policy of promoting exchange on secondment. SNEs have a dual role:

they bring the high level of professional knowledge, experience and particular expertise they have gained in their national state to the Commission; and

their home administration profits from the exchange of professional experience and knowledge of EU issues/policies/processes that they acquire during secondment.

Note: The Commission may also provide opportunities for SNEs in professional training (NEPTs).

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SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERTS (SNE) VACANCIES

SNE Vacancies December 2016

What skills, experience, expertise and/or qualifications and languages are required?

This will depend on the vacancy.

The job description, skills, experience, expertise as well as educational requirements and specific languages (if any) will be specified. Click on the MS Word icon(s) hereunder for details. (Select “Enable Macros” if the question pops up on your screen).

Languages: Generally two EU languages are required (to the extent necessary for the performance of SNE’s duties) If languages are not specified, applicants are reminded that Irish is an official (minority) language of the EU.

Job Enquiries: Please address to the nominated officer for the vacancy for which you have an interest in applying.

December 2016 List

Job Location: Brussels, except where otherwise stated.

Who may be eligible?

Intending applicants must read the official document outlining the detailed Rules on Secondment http://ec.europa.eu/civil_service/docs/regime_end_en.pdf to establish if they meet the eligibility criteria, especially with regard to administrations and sectors. Working conditions are outlined in Chapter II. Allowances and expenses are outlined in chapter III.

General Enquiries - relating to eligible organisations and eligible applicants

Contact the Commission Directorate General for Human Resourceshttp://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/human_resources_en.htm

The following is an indicative summary of the rules and is not intended to be either comprehensive or legal interpretation of these rules.

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Eligible Countries / Administrations / Organisations:

Eligible applicants include those generally, but not exclusively; working in the sectors specified hereunder.

A. Public Administrations:

Civil/Public/State Sectors in EU Member States

The concept of civil/public servant/state employee (fonctionnaire) is much broader in Institutions of the European Union than it is in Ireland. Examples include those working at:

• local • regional and • national levels.

Civil Servants working in Government Departments/Offices; Public Servants such as those working in Local and Regional Authorities, HSE, etc., Members of the Security and Defence Services, civilian and non-civilian, may also be

eligible to apply (includes An Garda Síochána, Army, Air Corps, Naval and Coast Guard Service)

Certain other Public Sector State Bodies/Agencies, (such as); Universities and other Educational Institutions (in general state funded) Intergovernmental Organisations (generally ‘Public IGOs); Some quasi - autonomous non-governmental organisations/agencies (QUANGOs

under the auspices of a government department/public sector body may be eligible – check with the parent department/organisation)

Details in relation to SNE posts are generally circulated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to Departmental Personnel Officers, who may in turn notify staff.

Please contact your Personnel Officer/ HR Manager for further information, if you are interested in applying for one of these positions.

B. EEA/EFTA and Accession Administrations

Where specified in the Commission vacancy notice, application is also open to eligible candidates who are employed in countries where there is an "In-kind Agreement".

o Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway in the European Economic Area (EEA)o Switzerland in the Economic Free Trade Area (EFTA)o Accession countries, who meet specific criteria

Intending applicants from the B group should contact the EEA/EFTA Secretariat.

Eligibility in respect of categories C and D, hereunder, is determined by the Commission on a case by case basis.

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C. Experts from certain (Public) Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs)

Intending IGO applicants from non- member (EU) states should contact their IGO and Diplomatic Mission. Intending IGO applicants from EU member states should contact their IGO and the Commission.

D. Certain not for profit research centres, etc., may also be eligible: especially those working in areas where their unique skills and knowledge are specifically required by the Commission. Intending applicants should contact their current employer and the Commission.

The Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union may also be in a position to provide further general clarification with regard to general eligibility.

** Who pays a SNE’s salary and/or expenses?

(a) ** Sponsorship in terms of salary for most SNE posts are payable by your current (national) employer. Allowable expenses are payable by the European Commission/Agency.

(b) ** “Cost free posts”, where stated; means that both salary and any expenses are

payable by your current (national) employer.

(c) ** SNEs paid from research appropriations for direct actions (DG. Joint Research Centre https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en) is outlined in Chapter V on the Rules on Secondment

Therefore, staff working in these sectors must prior to applying for these posts have the agreement of their current employer to sponsor their salary and leave of absence for the duration of secondment and granting leave of absence.

Civil Service staff should contact the Department’s/Office Personnel Officer and /or

the Department of the Taoiseach for policy on this matter Website: www.eujobs.ie Contact the EU Jobs team at: eujobs@taoiseach.ie | Twitter | Facebook | webmaster@taoiseach.gov.ie

Staff currently employed in other state sectors should, in the first instance, contact their Human Resources Manager. If the organisation is affiliated to a national, regional or local authority, the HRM may need to consult with the ‘parent body’.

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General Information on the Application ProcessApplicants are advised to apply for these posts well in advance of the closing date, and allow plenty of time to complete the application and certification process.

Where do I send my application?

Completed applications including certified documentation that your current employer supports your application (**Letter of Sponsorship), must be submitted in the manner outlined hereunder:

e-mail the Permanent Representation Ireland to the EU , by 15.00 hours GMT/BST on the effective closing date specified (outlined above) at the very latest.

in the e-mail subject line, please include:o the jobs reference/Commission Directorate General; Directorate/Unit (e.g.)

DEVCO.B.1 o Commission (actual) closing date o Applicant Name.

What documents do I need to submit with my application?

1. Curriculum Vitae :

CVs must be submitted in word or pdf (English, French or, German). Please follow the advice of your HR manager in relation to your CV format. However, Institutions of the EU generally follow the Europass CV format. A template (including language CV) can be found on: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/hornav/Introduction.csp?loc=en_GB

2. **Letter of Motivation

This would usually outline the particular qualifications, skills, competencies and experience that might be of particular value to the Commission that an applicant might bring to the post for which she/he is applying.

3. * Letter of Sponsorship

A Letter of Sponsorship from your current employer, agreeing in principle to sponsoring your application in terms of leave of absence and payment of your salary for the duration of the secondment, must be submitted. Your application will not be processed without this. ** Applications for posts designated ‘Cost Free’ should include an agreement to pay all costs associated with the post.

If required, Letters of Recommendation, Traineeship Reports, Diplomas/Degrees etc. will be requested from candidates who are invited to interview and/or selection.

Application Process Enquiries: Contact your HR in the first instance, otherwise contact the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU.

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General Points of Interest when Applying for SecondmentApplicants, when considering the posts for which they might be eligible in terms of qualifications, skills and experience, should note that each Directorate General may have responsibility for a number of Directorates and have a very wide competence and policy remit.

The Directorate General for Competition (COMP) deals with antitrust rules in all sectors of consumer goods. For Example, merger control, competition, from a ‘fair competition’ perspective which could be economic or legal etc. So depending on the vacancy, applicants with a background in Competition; Development; Economics; Finance; Law; Taxation and Customs and so on might be required in this area. DG DEVCO also has a broad remit: development aid in countries in South or West Africa, for example. Another responsibility of DEVCO might be in the area of sustainable development. Areas of responsibility within a directorate might deal with diverse areas, such as budget; finance; or economic analysis etc.

Similarly, an accountant may be required for Legal Service [SJ] and a legal advisor by the Directorate for Economic and Financial Affairs [ECFIN].

It is therefore, in the interest of potential applicants to look, not only at the Directorates/ Services/Agencies involved; but also at their responsibilities, together with the general and specific qualifications required in respect of individual posts.

It is entirely the responsibility of intending applicants to make themselves au fait with the European Commission rules in relation to Seconded National Expert posts, including Deadlines; Eligibility; Sponsorship and the Application Process.

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European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

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European Movement Ireland

European Movement Ireland: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/enThe “Green Book” http://www.europeanmovement.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/the_green_book_july_15.pdf

European Commission

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Council of Europe

Council of Europe (CoE) Homepage: http://www.coe.int/en/

Jobs at the Council of Europe include: permanent positions temporary positions secondments traineeships

Jobs Page http://www.coe.int/en/web/jobs/home Subscribe to CoE Job Alerts: http://www.coe.int/en/web/jobs/job-alert Contact: recruitment@coe.int HQ Strasbourg Tel. +33 (0)3 88 41 20 00 FAQs: http://www.coe.int/en/web/jobs/frequently-asked-questions Current Vacancies https://www.coe-recruitment.com/index.aspx

Links to Institutions and Agencies of the European Union

Official website of the European Union http://europa.eu/index_en.htm

EU institutions employ over 40 000 men and women from the 28 EU member countries http://europa.eu/about-eu/working-eu-institutions/index_en.htm European Parliament – based in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg (France) Council of the EU – based in Brussels

European Commission – based in Brussels, Belgium & Luxembourg. The Commission is the largest employer among the EU institutions, with staff in Europe & offices around the world. In general a number of specialised posts are also available, for example for people with a background in science, languages, or statistics/economics.

European Commission Directorate for Research and Innovation - Join the database of independent experts for European research and Innovation / Register as an Expert http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/experts/index.html

Court of Justice of the European Union – based in Luxembourg European Court of Auditors – based in Luxembourg

European Central Bank (ECB) - based in Frankfurt, Germany http://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html

European Economic and Social Committee – based in Brussels

Committee of the Regions – based in Brussels

European Ombudsman – based in Strasbourg

European Data Protection Supervisor – based in Brussels.

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See also

EURES - the European job mobility site Create your Europass CV online Agencies and other EU Bodies https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/agencies_en

(EU agencies are distinct legal entities from the EU)Decentralised Agencies https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/agencies/decentralised-agencies_en Euratom Agencies and Bodies EURATOM Supply Agency (ESA) European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy)

Other Organisations: https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/agencies/decentralised-agencies_en

Agencies under Common Security & Defence https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/agencies/decentralised-agencies_en

European Medicines Agency – located in London, UK http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/ European External Action Service (EEAS) http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-

homepage/82/about-the-european-external-action-service-eeas_en_en European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)

https://www.cepol.europa.eu/who-we-are/european-union-agency-law-enforcement-training (Temporary Agents and Contract Agents may be subject to “Open Recruitment” other vacancies may be available by nomination or secondment)

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International Institutions (**include) Council of Europe (CoE) http://www.coe.int/en/ Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/joblist.ftl

United Nations http://www.un.org/en/index.html

Banking - International Financial Institutions The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Careers

http://www.coebank.org/en/human-resources/ European Investment Bank (EIB) http://www.eib.org/index.htm and

http://www.eib.org/about/jobs/index.htm European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD:

http://www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/jobs.shtml International Monetary Fund (IMF) http://www.imf.org/external/ World Bank

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,contentMDK:20522507~menuPK:64262360~pagePK:64262408~piPK:64262191~theSitePK:1058433,00.html

Asian Development Bank: https://www.adb.org/site/careers/main

List of International Organizations (**Ref. ADS 308)[See Commission rules on Secondment of ‘Public’ IGOs] https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/308maa.pdf

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