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Function Group I

Profile : CATERING STAFF

1. Denomination of post Member of contract staff in Function Group I

2. Nature of duties

• A range of duties related to the preparation and serving of meals

• Ensuring that the workplace meets the relevant hygiene standards to avoid any risk of contamination

• Ordering supplies and controlling the quality of deliveries

• Preparing and serving meals

• Serving meals, cold buffets and/or drinks in cafeterias, restaurants and meeting rooms

3. Eligibility criteria Successful completion of compulsory education

4. Professional experience Not required

5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, in particular the Commission, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union.

6. Estimated number of posts available 51 posts

Profile: ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK / MESSENGER


2. Nature of duties

• Sorting and/or distributing mail, other documents and office supplies

• Welcoming and assisting visitors

• Preparing meeting rooms

• Providing technical assistance with the organisation and running of meetings

• Managing stocks of office supplies and equipment

• Contributing to passive security (fire prevention, building evacuation, etc.)

• Administrative support tasks



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts available in Regulatory Agencies located in London (EMEA) and Crete (ENISA).


Profile: Driver


2. Nature of duties

• Driving vehicles (limousines, coaches, etc.) for the transport of passengers and, if necessary, equipment

• Physical and administrative preparation of vehicles (routine maintenance and repairs)

• Loading and unloading vehicles

• Chauffeuring on ceremonial occasions

3. Eligibility criteria

• Successful completion of compulsory education;

• For this profile, a valid driving licence is required.

4. Professional experience

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Not required

5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union.


Profile: Manual Worker


2. Nature of duties

• Mainly manual tasks.

• Below is the list of specialisations sought: - Construction worker - Bricklayer - Painter - Carpenter - Building maintenance



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, in particular the Commission, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Joint Research Centres, in particular in Italy (Ispra), with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union.


Profile: Print Operator


2. Nature of duties

• High-quality printing (using offset, xerographic, digital or letterpress-printing processes)

• Pre-press (photocomposition, photoengraving, assembly and copy)

• Finishing (gathering, folding, stitching, trimming and binding)

• Make-ready, checking and routine maintenance of machinery and equipment

• Contacts with departments requesting printed matter



• A basic experience in informatics tools, in relation to the technical fields above would be an asset.

4. Professional experience As above

5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg.


Profile: Conference Operator


2. Nature of duties

• Applying sound and image technology in audiovisual installations

• Operating this equipment during meetings and conferences,

• Setting up and dismantling the necessary electronic equipment

• Managing equipment

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• Maintaining, repairing and regulating simultaneous interpreting equipment in meeting rooms



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg, in particular the European Parliament.


Profile: Mover of furnitures and documents


2. Nature of duties

• Removals within and between buildings

• Receiving, delivering and storing goods

• Registering equipment

• Assembling and installing furniture

• Loading and unloading vehicles

• Driving lorries, vans or shuttles

• Manual transport of heavy equipment and furniture

• Minor repairs



• For this profile, a valid driving licence is required.




Function Group II

Profile: BUILDING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

1. Denomination of post Member of contract staff in Function Group II

2. Nature of duties

• Monitoring and supervising servicing and maintenance work

• Monitoring energy consumption

• Monitoring and coordinating construction, renovation and refitting work

• Sorting, filing and managing technical data relating to the above work, especially using computing tools

• Assisting with drafting tender specifications, drawing up plans, site meetings with contractors, calls for tender and checking invoices

• Preparing, producing, printing and updating technical and architectural plans using IT tools (AutoCAD)


• a level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or

• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years, or

• successful completion of intermediate education plus two years relevant supplementary specialised training plus five years appropriate professional experience.

4. Other professional experience Not required

5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts available in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Cologne (EASA) and Alicante (OHIM).

6. Estimated number of posts available

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42 posts.

Profile: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT


2. Nature of duties

• Gathering Community, national and regional information and news; preparing media reviews

• Updating press and thematic dossiers; providing documentation to assist with the writing of reports and articles

• Managing information, documentation and publications, photo archives, slides and audiovisual material

• Organising press conferences, meetings and videoconferences

• Updating and monitoring webpages; providing text and photos




• successful completion of intermediate education plus two years relevant supplementary specialised training plus five years appropriate professional experience..


5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts available in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF) and Alicante (OHIM).

6. Estimated number of posts available 47 posts.

Profile: CATERING SUPERVISOR


2. Nature of duties

• Preparing meals

• Coordinating the kitchen team with a view to the timely serving of meals, according to the menus, and in compliance with hygiene and quality standards

• Supervising serving and organising the distribution of tasks among serving staff

• Planning for leave and replacing absent staff

• Preparing monthly and daily work plans






5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, in particular the Commission, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts available in Regulatory Agency in Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: HUMAN RESOURCES/CLERICAL ASSISTANT


2. Nature of duties

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• Management and handling of files in compliance with the rules in force

• Monitoring deadlines and organising files in the light of deadlines and workflow

• Establishing and maintaining appropriate information channels on the progress/development of dossiers

• Liaising with staff, scheduling and arranging individual interviews

• Handling sensitive/confidential human resources information






5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels, Strasbourg and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts available in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: ICT (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY) ASSISTANT


2. Nature of duties

• Informing users about action taken at infrastructure level

• Handling requests for access and allocating access rights

• Helping users, including presenting application functions and recording incidents to be reported to the developers Organisating and following up projects and/or operational services in one of the following areas:

• User environment administration. Configuration, administration and support of operating systems (Windows NT/XP/2000, Unix), office automation tools (MS Office, Exchange/Outlook), printers and other shared resources in a network environment

• Web development and administration. Creation, organisation and administration of websites and HTML, XML and UML pages. Web programming (languages such as JAVA, Asp. NET, PHP, ColdFusion). Administration of web servers (such as Planet Web Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server, ColdFusion Server, BEA weblogic applications, Apache Server Enterprise, etc.)






5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, in particular the Commission, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts available in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: Financial Assistant


2. Nature of duties

• Assisting with accounting and financial systems operations

• Organising and managing accounts and accounting systems

• Preparing standard payments

• Setting up third-party files

• Complying with the rules set out in documents on financial procedures (commitments, verification and payment of invoices)


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5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts available in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Crete (ENISA), Turin (ETF), and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: LABORATORY ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN

1. Denomination of post Contract agent in Function Group II

2. Nature of duties

• Wide range of fields required including, among others, radioprotection and electronics

• Maintain, test, calibrate and operate measurement equipment

• Set-up of experiments under specific conditions, including the preparation of samples and cleaning of lab-ware

• Ensure respect with occupational health and safety guidelines, emergency procedures as stated in the emergency plan and local regulations

• Ensure that measurements and instrumentation required for laboratory accreditation are carried kept up to date






5. Place of employment Most opportunities will be with the the Joint Research Centres situated in Italy (Ispra), in Germany (Karlsruhe), in Belgium (Geel), in the Netherlands (Petten) and in Spain (Seville).


Profile: LABORATORY ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN

1. Denomination of post Contract agent in Function Group II

2. Nature of duties

• Wide range of fields required including, among others, radioprotection and electronics

• Maintain, test, calibrate and operate measurement equipment

• Set-up of experiments under specific conditions, including the preparation of samples and cleaning of lab-ware

• Ensure respect with occupational health and safety guidelines, emergency procedures as stated in the emergency plan and local regulations

• Ensure that measurements and instrumentation required for laboratory accreditation are carried kept up to date








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50 posts.

Profile: SECRETARY


2. Nature of duties

• Secretarial tasks in connection with organising meetings, preparing missions, etc.

• A range of other standard secretarial tasks: filing documents and mail, sorting post, keeping appointments diaries, etc.

• Word processing in your main language and possibly in other official languages of the European Union

• On-screen presentation of documents (e.g. page layout, formatting, tables)

• Various administrative tasks associated with file management using office software packages






5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels, Strasbourg and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Copenhagen (EEA), Parma (EFSA), London (EMEA), Turin (ETF), Cologne (EASA) and Alicante (OHIM). Commission Representation Offices around the European Union. Also, a number of posts will be offered in Delegations of the European Commission outside of the European Union.


Profile: CONFERENCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT


2. Nature of duties

• Applying sound and image technology in audiovisual installations and operating this technology during meetings and conferences

• Setting up and dismantling the necessary electronic equipment, managing equipment, and maintaining, repairing and regulating simultaneous interpreting equipment in meeting rooms.





Not required



Profile: SECURITY ASSISTANT


2. Nature of duties

• Surveillance and protection duties

• Checking the organisation of rounds and other tasks carried out by private security staff

• Implementing internal protection measures

• Assisting with the operational management of administrative files relating to internal and external investigations

• Assisting with any task relating to crisis management

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• Assisting with events, symposiums and other occasions

• Centralising and reporting any irregularities or any information provided by the security guards








Profile: FIRE PREVENTION ASSISTANT


2. Nature of duties In the field of fire prevention and anti-panic measures

• Preparing files resulting from works projects

• Monitoring fire prevention measures in connection with occasional events on EU premises

• Assisting with fire safety training

• Monitoring compliance with safety measures during and on acceptance of the works following completion in liaison with the supervisory bodies and the public fire services

In the field of fire precautions and anti-panic measures:

• Assisting with the drafting of safety notices and contingency plans

• Checking that fire safety equipment is properly maintained and working In the operational field:

• Assisting with personnel management of fire safety security guards


• Centralising and reporting any information provided by the security guards








Nursing/Childcare Assistant with subprofiles:

Profile: Nursing/Childcare Assistant - Nursery Nurse/Childcare Worker

1. Denomination of post Contract Agent in Function Group II

2. Nature of duties

• Ensure that children are looked after in accordance with the educational programme developed for the crèche, so that they can develop physically, socially, intellectually and linguistically.

• Ensure that a calm and safe environment is created in the crèche to allow the children to develop.

• Establish and maintain good relations with parents to facilitate the integration and development of their children in the crèche.

• Participate in different ongoing training activities to increase professional competences and ensure that the educational programme for the crèche remains coherent.

• Organise the bottle-feeding service to ensure that each child's specific nutritional needs are met.

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• A level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education.

• Appropriate professional experience of at least 3 years (essential)


5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels Note: French-speaking working environment.


Profile: Nursing/Childcare Assistant - Nursery Educator


2. Nature of duties

• Work with the children in the crèche in accordance with its educational programmes.

• Provide educational assistance with after-school activities / extra work given to children with difficulties.


• Participate actively in meetings on educational programmes in the kindergarten and in the after-school centre.

• Where necessary, give advice and assistance to external staff (students and trainees).


• a level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma of Educator, or

• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate job-related professional experience of at least three years, or

• successful completion of intermediate education plus two years relevant supplementary specialised training plus five years appropriate professional experience


5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg Note: French-speaking working environment.

6. Estimated number of posts available 40 posts. Important note: Contracts for part-time job only (60-70%)

Profile: Nursing/Childcare Assistant - Kindergarten Teacher


2. Nature of duties

• Establish and deliver a variety of activities for children in order to facilitate their psychological, physical and intellectual development in accordance with the educational programme developed for the crèche.

• Ensure that a calm and safe environment is created in the crèche to allow the children to develop.


• Participate in different ongoing training activities to increase professional competences and ensure that the educational programme for the crèche remains coherent.

• Work in a flexible team to ensure continuity of service.


• a level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma of Kindergarten Teacher

• appropriate professional experience of at least one year (desirable)


5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg Note: French-speaking working environment.


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Function Group III

Profile: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Member of contract staff in Function Group III

2. Nature of duties

• Managing and following up files relating to personnel management, especially in the areas of recruitment, career development, staff training, equal opportunities and individual and financial rights

• Drafting memoranda and/or correspondence, administrative reports in the fields described above and minutes

• Managing and following up the work of institutional bodies and working parties

• Preparing, organising and following up meetings

• Coordinating and planning work within the department



• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years


5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels, Strasbourg and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Representatives of the European Commission in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Luxemburg (CDT), Parma (EFSA), Cologne (EASA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: ASSISTANT AUDITOR/INSPECTOR

1. Denomination of post Member of contract staff in Function Group III

2. Nature of duties

• Analysing (under the direct supervision of a lead auditor or designated auditor) reports and statements submitted by beneficiaries on the use of resources

• Contributing to assessment of the effectiveness of control systems, preventing irregularities and ensuring respect of the Community rules

• Helping to prepare summary and full audit reports within deadlines

• Recording audit findings, communicating and following up their implementation

• Preparing, or as appropriate, attending on-the-spot checks, controls and follow-up procedures with financial and management consequences.





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Executive Agencies of the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: BUILDING PROJECTS OFFICER

1. Denomination of post Contract Agent in Function Group III

2. Nature of duties

• Special technical installations, such as water and sanitation, hvac (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), lifts, electricity, fire detection systems, etc.

• Structural work and finishings: facades, roofing, external and internal woodwork, floor and wall coverings;

• Internal and external fittings: reorganisation of office areas, service areas and meeting room

• Taking an active part in tendering procedures

• Taking an active part in negotiations with owners, developers and their agents

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• Tasks connected with building maintenance and fitting-out

• Monitoring of complete fitting-out projects

• Assisting with the management of buildings stock.

• Tasks linked to Graphic Design





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, mostly located in Brussels and Luxembourg and a limited number of opportunities in other sites such as Ispra (Italy). A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: GRAPHIC DESIGNER


2. Nature of duties

• Create illustrations for publications, publicity campaigns and covers of various printed products.

• Produce logos and posters using a variety of techniques (computer tools in particular).

• Design page-layout templates for publications.

• Conception of a wide variety of document presentations based upon general theme provided by clients.

• Advise clients on most appropriate presentation of an idea and on most cost-effective method of document production







Profile: ARCHIVIST / DOCUMENTALIST


2. Nature of duties

• Assisting with the drawing up of procedures for managing medium- and long-term filing/archiving

• Ensuring the uniform application of rules and concepts for the archiving and retention of documents (in paper and electronic format)

• Collating, cataloguing, describing and filing documents, physically and/or in electronic format

• Keeping historical archives on a variety of media

• Producing search tools on paper and in electronic format to facilitate research and improve access to archived documents

• Organising reading rooms and ensuring that documents are available





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg. A number of posts in Regulatory Agency located in Alicante (OHIM).


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Profile: FINANCE/ACCOUNTS OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Managing and following up technical and administrative files; this may include drafting technical reports, managing contracts signed with outside firms, writing tender specifications, following up contract performance and approving the works, and following up administrative and management projects linked to product purchase (equipment, material and goods)

• Assisting with the operation of accounting and financial systems

• Organising and keeping accounts and accounting systems

• Monitoring financial procedures (commitment, verification of invoices and payments)





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels, Strasbourg and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union Representation Offices of the European Commission in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Luxembourg (CDT), Copenhagen (EEA), Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF), Cologne (EASA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: PROJECT OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Assist in launching, managing and monitoring calls for proposals, tenders, evaluation and selection of projects

• Support monitoring and evaluation of programmes / projects in line with the objectives set

• Analyse and assess the results and impacts of the programme and the projects, provide feedback and suggestions for improvement

• Inform and reply to questions from European Institutions, Member States or the general public

• Extract and disseminate best practices and facilitate exchange of experience





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Executive Agencies. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF) and Alicante (OHIM).

6. Estimated number of posts available 104 posts..

Profile: HUMAN RESSOURCES OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Managing and following up personnel management files, especially in the areas of recruitment, career development, staff training, equal opportunities and individual and financial rights

• Providing technical and logistical assistance to colleagues in dealing with tools, procedures and deadlines related to their people management activities

• Providing information on human resources issues, including the production of manuals on internal procedures and the establishment of help-desk services

• Ensuring that information about personnel is kept up to date and readily accessible in conformity with the rules on personal data protection

• Coordinating training needs assessment, implementation of training and development plan, and organisation of all training actions within the service

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5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, in particular the Commission, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Executive Agencies. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Luxembourg (CDT), Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF), and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: ICT (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY) OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Developing information systems. Business process analysis. Object-oriented development methodology. Database design and implementation (management systems such as Oracle, Informix, SQL server). Programming (languages such as Java, Visual Basic, Visual c#, Powerbuilder, Asp. NET, c++, ColdFusion, etc.). Web-based applications interfaces

• User environment administration. Configuration, administration and support of operating systems (Windows NT/XP/2000, Unix), office automation tools (MS Office, Exchange/Outlook), printers and other shared resources in a network environment

• Web development and administration. Creation, organisation and administration of websites and HTML, XML & UML pages. Web programming (languages such as Java, Asp. NET, PHP and ColdFusion). Administration of web servers (such as Planet Web Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server, ColdFusion Server, BEA weblogic applications, Apache Server, etc.)

• Network and telecommunications management. Use of LAN/WAN protocols and services (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, active directory, etc.). Use of internet technologies for implementing internal networks or interconnecting networks. Network security. Ongoing developments in the areas of VPN (Virtual Private Network) technologies. Telephony/fax systems. Integration of voice and data. Mobile, satellite and wireless communications (wireless).

• Local Information and Communications Technology Systems Manager’s duties (procurement and supply of IT equipment, installation and configuration of equipment, user training, solving specific problems)

• GIS database management and landcover cartographic applications, and GIS applications in climate change





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Commission Representation Offices in the European Union Commission Delegations outside of the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Turin (ETF), Cologne (EASA), and Alicante (OHIM). .


Profile: Laboratory Technician


2. Nature of duties

• The setting-up of experiments under specific conditions, including preparation of samples

• Ensure respect with the occupational health and safety guidelines, emergency procedures as stated in the emergency plan and local regulations

• Ensure that measurements are carried out and instrumentation required for laboratory accreditation is correctly calibrated

• Collaborate with the project officers in the organisation of workshops, prepare seminars and conferences

• Contribute to the tutoring / coaching of new colleagues

• Below is the list of specialisations sought: - Accelerator technician - Biochemical Technician - Biological Technician - Chemical Technician - Clean room technician - Climate and air pollution modelling technician - Electrical or electronics technician - Electronics Technician - Environmental protection technician - Mechanical Technician - Medical Technician

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- Nuclear Technician - Optical Spectroscopy Technician - Opto-mechanical Technician - Power generation plant technician - Quality assurance technician - Vacuum Technician







Profile: Paralegal


2. Nature of duties

• Provide support to answer legal questions from other services/institutions or members of the public

• Ensure follow-up and respect of deadlines in answering legal enquiries

• Undertake legal research in order to provide input or elements of a legal opinion

• Verify documents to ensure that they comply with legal regulations / texts in force

• Report to and brief colleagues on developments and outcomes of discussions and negotiations on legal issues





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Crete (ENISA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Assisting with the organisation of contacts with the press, meetings with journalists, interviews, briefings

• Assisting with the organisation of events, conferences, seminars, exhibitions and fairs

• Participating in the drafting of briefings and speeches

• Participating in document and publication management

• Assisting in drafting replies to and/or handling written inquiries





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Representations of the European Commission in the European Union. For posts in the European Commission Representations, Directorate General Communication is particularly interested in candidates with one of the following main languages : BG, CS, DA, ET, FI, EL, HU, LV, LT, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, SV. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), London (EMEA), Crete (ENISA) and Alicante (OHIM).


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27 posts.

Profile: STATISTICAL OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Validate, format and analyse statistical data

• Test, validate and monitor quality of statistical methods

• Develop statistical indicators

• Create and use statistical databases

• Contribute to the development and/or implementation of classification systems and nomenclatures





5. Place of employment The Statistical Office of the European Communities (EUROSTAT), located in Luxembourg. European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA) and Alicante (OHIM)..


Profile: PROOFREADER


2. Nature of duties

• Prepare and carry out grooming of manuscripts from the point of view of language (orthography and syntax) and consistency with the language of the source version

• Subedit (rewriting, revision) text written by non-native speakers

• Verify that rules for drafting legal texts and the “Code de rédaction” are respected

• Finalise manuscripts from the point of view of typography and page-layout taking into account the format of publication or dissemination (e.g. XML editions)

• Check the internal consistency of the author manuscript (contents, references and title of the quoted acts, titles of the text in relation to index)

• Deliver "passed for press" order





5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, in particular The Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (OPOCE), located in Luxembourg. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: DEVELOPMENT/COOPERATION OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Programme coordination/management

• Finance/contracts officer

• Planning and coordination of development activities

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• Identification, preparation, formulation and (after implementation) evaluation of project/programme activities in geographical areas and sectors

• Ensuring conformity of activities with agreed strategies and established multi-annual programming

• Delivery of (institutional, operational, thematic) advisory services to Commission Delegations adapted to their level of expertise and degree of autonomy

• Definition and monitoring of indicators to determine impact of cooperation programmes





5. Place of employment European Commission, notably for the EuropAid Office and DG Development located in Brussels. Some posts in the Community Agency located in Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: ASSISTANT INFORMATION SPECIALIST (LIBRARY/ DOCUMENTATION)


2. Nature of duties

• Dealing with inquiries and developing information resources for users within the institution, at the quality level required by library standards

• Inputting, developing and updating the web pages of the library intranet site

• Providing training in the field of documentary research for library users

• Playing an active part in the advice programme for library users

• Establishing relations with library users and providing them with all the help they need to find the information they are looking for

• Running projects or helping to manage specific projects in the fields of customer service, documentation management and management of online resources

• Assisting with tendering procedures and contract management

• Playing a part in the management of the service and representing it in interdepartmental working parties

• Keeping professional knowledge up to date and developing skills in a wide range of areas.


• a level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma, in the field of information sciences, documentation, library science, or

• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma, giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years




Profile: SECURITY OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• Surveillance and protection duties

• Checking the organisation of the rounds and other tasks carried out by the staff of the private security firm


• Assisting with the operational management of administrative files relating to internal and external inquiries

• Assisting with any task relating to crisis management

• Assisting with events, symposiums and other occasions

• Centralising and reporting any irregularities or any information provided by the security guards




4. Other professional experience

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Not required



Profile: FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER


2. Nature of duties

• In the field of fire prevention and anti-panic measures: - Preparing files resulting from works projects - Monitoring fire prevention measures in connection with occasional events on EU premises - Assisting with fire safety training for EU staff - Monitoring compliance with safety measures during and on acceptance of the works following completion in liaison with the supervisory bodies and the public fire services

• In the field of fire precautions and anti-panic measures: - Assisting with the drafting of safety notices and contingency plans - Checking that fire safety equipment is properly maintained and working

• In the operational field: - Assisting with personnel management of fire safety security guards - Implementing internal protection measures - Centralising and reporting any information provided by the security guards







Profile: MEDICAL NURSE


2. Nature of duties

• First aid treatment for staff

• General health care (injections, dressings, medication)

• Assisting the medical officer (medical records)

• Carrying out technical and laboratory tests







External Service/Delegations profiles

Profile: Officer - Operational Section


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2. Nature of duties To monitor and follow up projects and programmes relating to development aid and financial and technical cooperation with third countries, in particular:

• management of the delegation’s project cycle

• preparation and follow up of invitations to tender

• representation, negotiation and interaction with local operators on the ground, national institutions and authorities and representatives of the Member States' diplomatic missions





5. Place of employment EC Delegations


Profile: FINANCES/CONTRACTS/AUDIT OFFICER


2. Nature of duties To ensure compliance with financial and contractual procedures and guidelines issued by Commission Headquarters for the management of contracts (creation and management of legal commitments) and financing (budgetary commitments and decommitments, payments and recoveries) for development aid and financial and technical cooperation projects and programmes with third countries. To contribute to financial reports, with particular reference to:

• financial and contractual coordination

• financial verification

• financial reporting

• management of financial and contractual documents

• support and follow-up (audit).



• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years, preferably in the following fields: business management, finance, accounting, law


5. Place of employment EC delegations


Profile: REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER


2. Nature of duties To draft and implement measures for the protection of staff, buildings and property at the place of employment and other places in the region under the responsibility of the delegation, in accordance with instructions and mission orders received from Commission Headquarters:

• assistance with security assessments and security recommendations

• monitoring of the implementation of existing security measures

• assistance with contract management in the field of security

• external coordination - maintaining close contacts with security staff at the diplomatic missions of the Member States and third countries, security staff of international or regional organisations and national security authorities.



• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years, preferably specialised in one of the following fields: physical security, crisis management, devices and systems linked to security infrastructure



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Profile: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER


2. Nature of duties To assist in the administrative and financial management of the delegation in accordance with existing rules and regulations, in particular as regards the management of local staff, infrastructure services, goods and equipment, notably:

• financial and accounting assistance

• contract management

• general administration

• assistance in the field of human resource management.



• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years, preferably in the following fields: accountany and/or financial and administrative management




Profile: ICT (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY) OFFICER


2. Nature of duties To ensure the proper working of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) systems and provide support to end-users of these systems, in particular:

• operational IT management

• IT support in the field of service management, assistance with the management of subcontracted IT activities

• supervision of networks and telecommunications, computer security

• database management

• IT training and coaching.



• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years, preferably in the following fields: administration of servers, administration of networks, management of informatics security, information systems




Function Group IV

Profile: Economics/Finance/Contracts Adviser

1. Denomination of post Contract agent in Function Group IV

2. Nature of duties

• Conduct research activities, for instance in the fields of environment, energy, transport, labour, modelling and impact of technology

• Apply economic theories and tools to monitor and analyse economic and financial trends, developments and data

• Make economic forecasts and identify emerging trends in order to stimulate and support policy discussion at an early stage

• Draft and update comprehensive reports, annual reports, synthesis reports and briefings

• Contribute to the development, management, monitoring and evaluation of policies and legislation of the institution

• Explain, elaborate and defend analysis and synthesis reports to the hierarchy and other stakeholders

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• Contractual management of programmes and projects (Call for Tender procedures)

• Analysis and advice (audits and controls), legal analysis

3. Eligibility criteria A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.


5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Some posts in the Community Agency located in Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: Public Administration/Human Resources Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Analyse and assess relevant data and information in order to develop, support and monitor policy-making or management and planning decisions

• Draft and update comprehensive analysis reports, annual reports, synthesis reports and briefings

• Draft replies to oral and written questions or petitions from citizens and Members of the European Parliament or other institutions

• Draft briefings, speeches and speaking notes on the specific policy domain and issues relating to this area

• Co-ordinate with associated services to guarantee that the position of all interested parties is transmitted before a decision is taken

• Human resources management, including planning, professional training and personnel managemernt.



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: Press/Communications/Policy Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Prepare and issue press releases, letters and background notes, write and place press articles with a view to promoting EU interests, values and policies

• Establish and maintain contacts with the media, handle replies to their enquiries and organise press-conferences.

• Ensure proper monitoring and follow-up of EU-related coverage in the media by reviewing media and attending relevant information and communication events

• Monitor and analyse the political and socio-economic developments, including the regional level and political relations with the EU and Member States



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Crete (ENISA) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: Social Sciences Adviser

1. Denomination of post Contract Agent in Function Group IV

2. Nature of duties

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• Make forecasts and identify emerging trends in the assigned policy area in order to stimulate and support policy discussion at an early stage

• Draft and update comprehensive reports, annual reports, synthesis reports, briefings, speeches and speaking notes in a policy domain

• Provide advice, assistance and support on matters relating to the area of activity in order to anticipate developments and to raise issues

• Define objectives, methods and means of communicating and consulting with stakeholders

• Perform research in the field of social science

• Study results of stakeholder consultations and prepare them for possible integration into EU policies

• Psychopedagogical tasks





Profile: Psychopedagogy Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Supervise the work of nursery nurses and educators within a crèche/kindergarten

• Regularly inform parents about the running of the crèche and the activities performed by their children.

• Ensure that the educational programme is kept up to date and applied correctly.

• Where necessary, take part in coordination activities between crèches and kindergartens.

• Contribute to ongoing training activities linked to the educational programmes in order to maintain high professional standards amongst staff





Profile: Statistical Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Design, validate, monitor and assess quality of statistical methods

• Design, create and use statistical databases

• Develop and implement classification systems and nomenclatures

• Apply numerical and pattern recognition methods to multivariate optical datasets

• Reconcile national, international and EU approaches and processes in the field of statistics

• Carry out interpretive analyses of statistics



5. Place of employment The Statistical Office of the European Communities (EUROSTAT), Luxembourg. European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: Auditor

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2. Nature of duties

• Prepare audit missions, execute and follow-up audits on the use of EU resources in Member States and by other beneficiaries

• Communicate audit findings and follow up, where appropriate, their implementation

• Ascertain the nature of a process, identify risks and evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance processes

• Identify key control points and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness against standards

• Promote the development of guidelines in relation to specific control objectives and the implementation of effective control systems



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma (EFSA), Turin (ETF) and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: Graduate Engineer


2. Nature of duties

• Tasks mostly linked to a Research Environment.

• Below are the list of specialisations sought: - Civil Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Software Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Plant Engineering - Nuclear Engineering



5. Place of employment Most opportunities will be with the the Joint Research Centres situated in Italy (Ispra), in Germany (Karlsruhe), in Belgium (Geel), in the Netherlands (Petten) and in Spain (Seville). European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg Some posts in the Community Agency located in Alicante (OHIM) .


Profile: Architect


2. Nature of duties

• Contribute to the definition and updating of the architectural policy of the institutions

• Analysis of buildings projects from an architectural and environmental perspective

• Analysis of the impact of buildings of the institutions on the urban environment

• Responsibility for architectural conception of new projects: advice and assistance for study groups and checking conformity of projects

• Proposing projects for improving aesthetic and functional aspects of buildings (contact with services, carrying out studies, cost estimations)





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5 posts.

Profile: Fisheries Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Analyse and assess relevant data and information in order to develop, support and monitor fisheries and maritime affairs policy-making decisions

• Draft and update comprehensive analysis reports, annual reports, synthesis reports and briefings in the fields of fisheries and maritime affairs

• Draft briefings, speeches and speaking notes in the domains of fisheries and maritime affairs and issues relating to these areas

• Co-ordinate with associated services to guarantee that the position of all interested parties is transmitted to the institution before a decision is taken

• Perform tasks as a Fisheries Inspector including preparing and undertaking missions in the Member States





Profile: Health Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Analyse and assess relevant data and information in order to develop, support and monitor policy-making decisions in the field of public health

• Draft and update comprehensive analysis reports, annual reports, synthesis reports and briefings in the field of public health

• Draft briefings, speeches and speaking notes in the field of public health and issues relating to this area

• Co-ordinate with associated services to guarantee that the position of all interested parties is transmitted to the institution before a decision is taken

• Maintain contacts with national and regional authorities dealing with public health issues in the European Union



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg Some posts in the Community Agency located in Parma (EFSA)


Profile: Scientific Adviser


2. Nature of duties A wide variety of scientific profiles are sought by the European Institutions. Typical tasks include the following:

• Design and carry out scientific and technical research, experiments and developments

• Ensure availability of scientific state-of-the-art information and data in support of European research programmes

• Contribute with a sound scientific basis to decision making processes

• Give presentations on key aspects of project activity and results and contribute to dissemination actions

• Write, publish and present scientific reports, articles and conference papers

• Below is the list of specialisations sought: - Accelerator applications - Agri Economist - Agri-environment - Air Quality Modelling - Analysis and modelling of interactions between natural resources management and poverty - reduction in developing countries - Analysis of time-series of surface radiation fluxes - Analytical chemistry - Aquatic ecology

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- Assimilation of FAPAR and surface albedo products in global climate models - Atmospheric Emissions Inventories - Biochemistry - Biodiversity and landscape ecology - Bioengineering - Biogeochemistry - Biomedical imaging - Biophotonics - Biophysics - Biosensors - Biotechnology - Chemical Toxicology - Chemistry - Earth system sciences - Ecological risk assessment - Economic & Policy Analysis - Economist - I/O Modelling - Ecophysiology - Electrochemistry - Energy Economist - Environmental Economist - Environmental indicators - Environmental system analysis - Food / Feed Chemistry - Food safety and security - Food science - Forestry modelling - Geographical information systems - Global change integrated assessment - ICT Policy - Image processing and pattern recognition for remote sensing - In service inspection - Inversion of 3-D radiation transfer models - Isotope Measurement - Labour Economist - Land cover mapping and monitoring - Land use modelling - Life cycle thinking and assessment - Mapping and monitoring forest cover at continental and global scales - Materials for Photovoltaic's - Medical Physics - Microbiology - Modelling - Modelling of climate change and its impacts - Modelling of meteorology, air quality, climate change - Modelling of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems - Molecular biology - Monitoring and modelling activities related to forest growth and phenology - Nanobiotechnology - Nanotechnology - Neutron Physics - Non destructive testing - Nuclear Chemistry - Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Physics - Nuclear safety engineering - Nuclear technology - Optical lithography - Organic chemistry - Organic chemistry - Photonics - Photovoltaic Solar power - Plasma physics - Plasma processing - Polymer chemistry - Prediction and forecast related to extreme weather events (flood, drought) - Processing and analysis of marine optical satellite datasets - Processing and analysis of oceanographic bio-optical data - Processing and analysis of time series of optical satellite datasets - Socio-economic analysis related to natural hazards - Soil modelling - Spatial analysis of bio-physical data in the marine and coastal environment - Spatial analysis of terrestrial environmental indicators in tropical countries - Surface analysis - Transport Economist - Vehicle emissions - Water Management (GIS Expertise) - Water resource management and modelling - Weather driven natural hazards



5. Place of employment Most opportunities will be with the the Joint Research Centres situated in Italy (Ispra), in Germany (Karlsruhe), in Belgium (Geel), in the Netherlands (Petten) and in Spain (Seville). DG Research, which is based in Brussels, also has opportunities for scientific staff Other European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg. Some opportunities in the Community Agency located in Parma (EFSA)


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Profile: Adviser in Authorisation of Medicinal Products


2. Nature of duties

• Supporting all activities relating to the management and follow-up of marketing authorisation applications

• Assistance with scientific advice and protocol assistance

• Preparing technical documentation

• Provision of technical and administrative support to Committees

• Using specialised IT systems

3. Eligibility criteria You must have a level of education corresponding to a full university course of at least three years' duration attested by a degree in medicine or pharmacy. At least one year’s professional experience of medicines development as well as regulatory work and procedures for medicines development and specialised training and/or clinical/professional experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:

- Paediatric medicines - Neonatology - Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology - Methodology of Clinical Trials - Paediatric PharmacoVigilance - Clinical Pharmacology - Pharmacogenomics - Statistics of Clinical Trials - Oncology - Central Nervous System - Endocrinology and Metabolism Products - Anti-Infectives - Biotechnologies Emerging Technologies (e.g. Cells, Nanotechnologies) - Chemical Entities Bioequivalent - PharmacoVigilance in Regulatory Environment - Pharmacoepidemiology - Bioscience - Epidemiology - Knowledge of European Pharmaceutical Legislation and Procedures for Authorisation of Medicinal Products for Human Use in the EU - Scientific Evaluation of Clinical Trials - EU Risk Management EudraVigilance - Medical Writing for the general public - Writing of Technical Documentation, Work Procedures and Guidance Documentation - Electronic Transmission of PharmacoVigilance Data - Statistical and Scientific Evaluation of PharmacoVigilance Data - ICH E2BM/M2 Standards - Professional Coding Practice of Medical Product Terminology - Internal Medicines - Diabetics - Metabolic Diseases - Cardiovascular Disease - Pulmonary Diseases - Biotechnology & Chemical Entities

4. Knowledge of languages: You must have a thorough knowledge of English and a satisfactory knowledge of another Community language.

5. Place of employment London (EMEA), the United Kingdom

6. Estimated number of posts available 2 posts. The European medicines agency (EMEA) places particular importance on the ability of candidates to grasp problems of all kinds, often complex in nature, to react rapidly to changing circumstances and to communicate effectively. You will have to show initiative and imagination and be highly motivated. You should be able to work frequently under pressure, both on your own and in a team, and to adjust to a multi-cultural working environment

Profile: Adviser in Veterinary Medicines and Inspections


2. Nature of duties

• Supporting all activities relating to the management, acceptance and processing of registration dossiers for veterinary medicinal products

• Supporting all activities relating to the surveillance of good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices and good clinical practices

• Preparing technical documentation

• Provision of technical and administrative support to Committees

• Using specialised IT systems

3. Eligibility criteria You must have a level of education corresponding to a full university course of at least three years' duration attested by a degree in veterinary medicine or pharmacy.At least one year’s professional experience of medicines development as well as regulatory work and procedures for medicines development and specialised training and/or clinical/professional experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:

• EudraVigilance Adverse Reaction Reports, including Electronic Tools

• Maximum Residue Limit procedures

• Knowledge of European Pharmaceutical Legislation and Procedures for Authorisation of Veterinary Medicinal Products in the EU

• Benefit/Risk Analyses in Animal Health Regulatory Affairs

• Pharmaceutical and Immunology Marketing Authorisation

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• PharmacoVigilance

• Collating and Analysis of Risk Reports

• Safety Signal Detection

• Clinical experience in Veterinary Medicines, Academic

• Clinical experience in Veterinary Medicines, R & D

• Clinical experience in Veterinary Medicines, Commercial Environment

• Toxicology and Residue Metabolism

• Manufacturing and Clinical Research

• Technical Harmonisation of Marketing Authorisation of Veterinary Medicines

4. Knowledge of languages You must have a thorough knowledge of English and a satisfactory knowledge of another Community language.

5. Place of employment London (EMEA), the United Kingdom

6. Estimated number of posts available 1 post

THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY (EMEA) PLACES PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE ON THE ABILITY OF CANDIDATES TO GRASP PROBLEMS OF ALL KINDS, OFTEN COMPLEX IN NATURE, TO REACT RAPIDLY TO CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY. YOU WILL HAVE TO

SHOW INITIATIVE AND IMAGINATION AND BE HIGHLY MOTIVATED. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK FREQUENTLY UNDER PRESSURE, BOTH ON YOUR OWN AND IN A TEAM, AND TO ADJUST TO A MULTI-CULTURAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Profile: Translator

1. Denomination of post Member of contract staff in Function Group IV

2. Nature of duties

• Translation into mother tongue or main language from at least two other official languages of the European Union (source languages) of texts of a mainly political, legal, economic, financial, scientific or technical nature encompassing all the European Union activity

• For practical reasons, one (and more often than not both) of these source languages will be English, French or German



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg Community Agency (CdT) in Luxembourg


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Profile: Project Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Manage, monitor and evaluate the implementation of projects in line with the conditions set out in the project decision and its objectives

• Analyse annual and final implementation reports

• Provide assistance to national, regional or local authorities or project partners

• Launch, and monitor calls for proposals, evaluation and selection of projects

• Ensure the follow-up of the implementation of the projects and the performance of project managers and partners, monitor contractual obligations (via periodic reviews, audits, reporting and assistance)



5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. Many opportunities are expected to arise in Executive Agencies, and in particular in the fields of Education, Audiovisual and Culture. Some posts in the Community Agency located in Alicante (OHIM)


Development/Cooperation Adviser with subprofiles:

Subprofile: Development/cooperation Adviser - Infrastructures


2. Nature of duties Within the thematic sector "infrastructure" (buildings, water, energy, transport, telecommunications, urban development, etc.) the individual assignments entail one or more of the following typical tasks:

• Providing expert knowledge to programming and implementation activities.

• Providing appropriate advice on thematic sectors to Commission delegations

• Checking conformity with country strategies, multi-annual programming and principles laid down in the project cycle

• Defining and monitoring indicators to determine impact of cooperation programmes

• Participation in planning and coordination of development activities

3. Eligibility criteria A level of education within the domain of civil engineering corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level

4. Other professional experience Not required.

5. Place of employment Most opportunities will be with European Commission, notably for EuropeAid Office and DG Development, both located in Brussels.

6. Estimated number of posts available There are a total of 100 posts available for the six Development/Cooperation sub-profiles

Subprofile: Development/cooperation Adviser - Rural Development, Food Security and Environment


2. Nature of duties Within the thematic sector rural development, food security and environment, the individual assignments entail one or more of the following typical tasks:

• Providing expert knowledge to programming and implementation activities





3. Eligibility criteria A level of education corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.


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Subprofile: Development/cooperation Adviser - Economic, Private Sector and Trade Develoment


2. Nature of duties Within the thematic sector Economic, private sector and trade development, the individual assignments entail one or more of the following typical tasks:






3. Eligibility criteria A level of education within the domain of business administration, macroeconomics, public finance, international economics, corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.


5. Place of employment Most opportunities will be with European Commission, notably for EuropeAid Office and DG Development, both located in Brussels. Some posts in the Community Agency in Alicante (OHIM)


Subprofile: Development/cooperation Adviser - Economic, Private Sector and Trade Develoment


2. Nature of duties Within the thematic sector Economic, private sector and trade development, the individual assignments entail one or more of the following typical tasks:






3. Eligibility criteria A level of education within the domain of business administration, macroeconomics, public finance, international economics, corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.


5. Place of employment Most opportunities will be with European Commission, notably for EuropeAid Office and DG Development, both located in Brussels. Some posts in the Community Agency in Alicante (OHIM)


Subprofile: Development/cooperation Adviser - Social and Cultural Issues


2. Nature of duties Within the thematic sector social –including health and education- and cultural issues, the individual assignments entail one or more of the following typical tasks:







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A level of education within the domain of economics, medical sciences, public administration, sociology, education, corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.




Subprofile: Development/cooperation Adviser - Good Governance and Security


2. Nature of duties Within the thematic sector good governance and security, the individual assignments entail one or more of the following typical tasks:






3. Eligibility criteria A level of education within the domain of law, political sciences, economics, international relations corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.



6. Estimated number of posts available There are a total of 100 posts available for the six Development/Cooperation sub-profiles.

Subrofile: Development/cooperation Adviser - Geographical coordination and programme management


2. Nature of duties Within the area of geographical coordination and/or programme management, the individual assignments entail one or more of the following typical tasks:

• Planning and coordination of development activities

• Multi-annual programming and coordinating the implementation of cooperation related activities

• Identification, preparation, formulation and (after implementation) assuring evaluation of project/programme activities in certain geographical areas and sector

• Checking conformity with country strategies and multi-annual programming


3. Eligibility criteria A level of education corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by diploma, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.




Profile: ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Designing, implementing and supervising ICT projects

• Managing IT systems and services and data security

• Managing contracts and relations with client departments and suppliers

• Strategic studies and assessing products on the market

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5. Place of employment European Union Institutions, located in Luxembourg, Brussels and Italy (Ispra) with limited possibilities elsewhere in the European Union. A number of posts in Regulatory Agencies located in Parma and Alicante (OHIM).


Profile: Energy Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Contribute to the publication and promotion of calls for proposals in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy, participate in the evaluation and negotiation of projects

• Follow up the implementation of projects in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy, analyse progress, interim and final implementation reports, provide assistance to project partners, monitor contractual obligations, attend project meetings

• Disseminate project results and intervene at energy efficiency and renewable energy events

• Provide expert advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy matters

• Gather, analyse and pass on relevant information to guide policy-making in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy



5. Place of employment Executive Agencies, in particular the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg.


Profile: Transport Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Contribute to the publication and promotion of calls for proposals in the field of sustainable transport, participate in the evaluation and negotiation of projects

• Follow up the implementation of projects in the field of sustainable transport, analyse progress, interim and final implementation reports, provide assistance to project partners, monitor contractual obligations, attend project meetings

• Disseminate project results and intervene at sustainable transport events

• Provide expert advice on sustainable transport matters

• Gather, analyse and pass on relevant information to guide policy-making in the field of sustainable transport



5. Place of employment Executive Agencies, in particular the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxembourg.


Profile: Public Relations Adviser


2. Nature of duties

• Drafting press releases, press briefings and explanatory texts for the general public

• Preparing, drafting, publishing and circulating information on the institution’s activities to the media and the general public

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• Assisting in the organisation of meetings and seminars on European questions, organising visits and welcoming groups of visitors

• Handling requests for information from the public to the institution

• Assisting and briefing representatives of the media





Profile: Audio Visual Project Manager


2. Nature of duties Carrying out tasks including:

• Design and production (news reports, current affairs programmes, documentaries, etc.)

• Creation of projects in the light of current affairs and information policy

• Consulting journalists, editors, the creative sector and broadcasters to identify topics for consideration

• Monitoring the requirements of TV companies as regards coproductions Production management:

• Project selection

• Handling calls for tender

• Administration: order forms, verifying invoices, music rights declarations

• Preparing the various stages of production (in conjunction with TV planning)

• Organising production meetings

• Supervising the various stages of programme-making

• Monitoring productions (internal and outsourced)

• Validation (of scripts, editing and final versions)

• Assessment and evaluation

• Distribution management


4. Other professional experience .Not required.



Profile: Medical Doctor


2. Nature of duties

• Medical consultations and emergency treatment

• Applying the statutory provisions on industrial medicine (recruitment medical examinations, annual medicals, medical part-time, invalidity committees, administration of medical checks, etc.)

• Advice on health matters, screening, psychology, treatment, layout of workstations, conflict resolution, etc.

• Vaccinations

• Contacts with outside doctors and/or hospitals, if required.

3. Eligibility criteria A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma in medicine, followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level.



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Profile: Information Specialist (Library/Documentation)


2. Nature of duties Carrying out tasks which may include:

• Helping to run the Library, taking charge of some routine operations if required

• Taking on a key role in one of the Library’s activities, for example customer service, online services, resource management, staff training, etc.

• Taking responsibility for a Library sector linked to resources or to systems (e.g. collections management, periodicals, databases, library management system, intranet site, etc.)

• Analysing information needs arising from parliamentary motions and working procedures, and finding solutions

• Leading teams of professionals and/or para-professionals, safeguarding the application of professional standards, guiding and training staff

• Running projects

• Preparing abstracts and information notes

• Assisting with calls for tender and contract management, either as the official in charge or as an assistant

• Representing the Library in interdepartmental working parties

• Replying to inquiries, selecting the information, cataloguing and indexing documents, giving presentations, providing training session for clients, and performing any other professional duties which may be required

3. Eligibility criteria A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma in a related field, followed by at least one year of appropriate professional experience.

4. Other professional experience Not required..

5. Place of employment European Union Institutions located in Brussels and Luxemburg, in particular the European Parliament.


External Service/Delegations profiles

Adviser - Operational Section with subprofiles

Subprofile: Adviser - Operational Section -Infrastructures


2. Nature of duties Support for analysis, management and supervision of implementation of projects and programmes of development aid and of financial and technical cooperation with countries outside the European Union, in one or more of the following fields:

• Construction of buildings

• Urban development

• Roads, railways, other means of transport

• waste management

• Hydraulic work, water conveyance, purification

• Health

• Energy or telecommunication network

• Improvement of the environment (engineering stage) Functions cover in particular:

• Support for preparation and for implementation of investment plans for the infrastructures of the host country

• Launching and monitoring feasibility studies and technical studies

• Checking of the tender documents and technical analysis of offers

• Follow-up and checking of programme/project delivery

• Contact with companies selected

• Drafting of periodic reports

• Cooperation with the national authorities to monitor work



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6. Estimated number of posts available There are a total of 600 posts available for the six sub-profiles in the Relex Operational Section.

Subprofile: Adviser - Operational Section - Rural Development, Food Security and Environment



• Rural development, including agro-economy, land management and reforms, crop protection, livestock and animal health, rural institutions, soil and water management (apart from infrastructures), agricultural commodities and diversification, marketing and agro-processing, research, development and extension, agricultural inputs

• Development of fisheries and aquaculture

• protection of natural resources, including fight against desertification, pollution, natural disasters, climate change

• Wildlife management, protected areas, biodiversity

• Coastal management

• Waters and forests, forestry, tropical forests

• Food security, including food aid, needs assessments Functions cover in particular:

• Support for preparation and implementation of investment plans for infrastructures of the host country

• Analysis and drafting of periodic reports and briefings

• Launching and monitoring technical studies

• Checking tender documents and technical analysis of offers


• Contact with representatives of the diplomatic missions of the Member States, principal international donors, and international or regional organizations, with local economic operators, national authorities and institutions, NGOs, civil society and non official local actors





Subprofile: Adviser - Operational Section - Economic, Private Sector and Trade Develoment



• Economic development: macroeconomics, aid for the balance of payments, budgetary aid, management of public finances, economy of development at the regional or national level, statistics, competition, privatisation, investment, industry, craft industry, services (including tourism)

• Private sector: business environment, legal and institutional framework; financial sector, banking sector, insurance, access to finance including micro-finance, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, business support services and institutions, including professional and co-operative associations, investment and export promotion

• Trade-related assistance: trade mainstreaming in development plans, trade policy and regulations, implementation of trade agreements (national, regional, WTO), regional integration, trade facilitation/ customs, technical and sanitary standards, intellectual property rights

Functions cover in particular:

• Support for the preparation and implementation of programmes and projects; support may be provided for national or regional programmes in the fields mentioned above

• Analysis of the policies of the host country and drafting of periodic reports and briefings, production of summary reports

• Launching and monitoring of technical studies

• Checking tender documents and technical analysis of offers




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Subprofile: Adviser - Operational Section - Social and Cultural Issues



• Protection of vulnerable groups (children, minorities)

• Social exclusion (in relation to employment policies)

• Education and training: p lanning and financing of education, preparatory and primary, secondary and university education; non formal teaching for adults; professional training and employment; title and diploma recognition; literacy; training and development of the local capacities; teacher training; remote education and technology of training; educational research; administration of the establishments; equipment and school equipment

• Communication and information: communication strategies; information and media, journalism

• Culture and management of heritage

• Health: coordination of the h ealth sector, coordination of the donors and partners, policy and planning of health, social questions and health, gender question and health, health care (primary, secondary and tertiary sector), public health (environment, water and hygiene), mixed public/private system, population (family planning), policy of medicine/pharmaceutical, maternal health, children’s health, MST /SIDA /VIH, epidemiology, nutrition coordination, drugs (prevention, reintegration), blood transfusion programmes, health equipment, psychosocial, rehabilitation of the health system (post crisis)


• Support for the preparation and implementation of programmes and projects,



• Checking of tender documents technical analysis of offers






Subprofile: Adviser - Operational Section - Good Governance and Security



• Institutional development: reform of the public service, decentralization and local governance, public services, Court of Auditors, processes of development of law, management of transition

• Rule of law, human rights and democratisation: b asic rights, electoral processes, parliaments, access to information, media

• Conflict prevention and national reconciliation, crisis management, disarmament, demobilisation, reintegration

• Justice, freedom and security: asylum and migration; visa policy; border management; trafficking in human beings, drug trafficking; organized crime including money laundering; economic and financial crime; judicial system, commercial, administrative and criminal/judicial cooperation business; terrorism; fundamental rights; data protection; penitentiary system; fraud and corruption; security system reform, in particular police reform

• Civil society: strengthening of the capacities of Non State Actors, gender issues, protection of vulnerable groups Functions cover in particular:


• Launching and monitoring of identification and feasibility studies

• Checking of tender documents and technical analysis of offers



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• Support for preparation and implementation of programmes and projects




6. Estimated number of posts available There are a total of 600 posts available for the six sub-profiles in the Relex Operational Section

Subprofile: (RELEX) Adviser - Operational Section - Pre-Accession


2. Nature of duties Support for the analysis, management and supervision of the implementation of projects and programmes of pre-accession aid and of financial and technical cooperation with candidate countries and potential candidate countries for EU membership, in one or more of the following fields:

• Internal market, free movement of services, industrial policy; Human rights/rule of law, Civil society/minority issues and programmes; Competition Policy/Law (intellectual property rights, state aid, public procurement); Information society, telecommunications; Agriculture, common market organisations, paying agencies, fisheries; Animal and plant health/veterinary issues; Transport (policy, safety, market access, regulation, operation); Energy, Nuclear safety; Free movement of capital, taxation, economic and monetary policy; Social policy (incl. occupational safety, employment), European Social Fund, free movement of workers; Structural Funds, regional policy, economic and social cohesion; Cohesion Funds; Agricultural and rural development programmes; Cross-Border Cooperation programmes, Neighbourhood Policy; Freedom, security and justice (external border, Schengen, asylum, police, judicial and customs cooperation); Research, education, culture; Environment (incl. waste and water management, pollution, chemicals), Forestry, Consumers and Health protection; Customs Union and free movement of goods, trade and external relations

• Institution building, including Twinning and Technical Assistance, and investment project supervision, reform of the public administration, financial control (ex-ante and a posteriori), audit issues, Court of Auditors, decentralisation of programmes


• Support for programming/preparation, contracting, implementation, monitoring and implementation of programmes and projects



• Checking of tender documents and technical analysis of offers







Profile: Finances/Contracts/Audit Adviser


2. Nature of duties To ensure compliance with financial and contractual procedures and guidelines issued by Commission Headquarters for the management of contracts (creation and management of legal commitments) and financing (budgetary commitments and decommitments, payments and recoveries) for development aid and financial and technical cooperation projects and programmes with third countries. To assist the head of section in coordinating subsections' activities, where required, notably in the areas of:

• financial management

• contract management

• monitoring and reporting on audits

• external coordination (liaison with beneficiary country on cooperation programmes/projects, including the closure of contracts and commitments; maintain contacts with the representatives of the diplomatic missions of the Member States and with representatives of the principal international donors).

3. Eligibility criteria A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma (preferably in one of the following fields: management, finance, accounting or law), followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level


5. Place of employment

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EC Delegations


Profile: Economics/Commercial Adviser


2. Nature of duties To monitor, report on and contribute to policy development in trade, economic and business affairs. To assist the line manager in coordinating the subsections' activities, where required, and in particular in the following areas:

• policy development in the field of economics and trade

• policy analysis in the field of economics and trade

• trade policy coordination

• technical assistance in implementing trade-related or economic cooperation projects

• reporting on economic and trade issues

• representation in the area of economic and trade issues.





Profile: Political Matters Adviser


2. Nature of duties To monitor and report on the political and socio-economic situation in the host country. To coordinate subsections' activities, in particular:

• policy development

• sectoral reporting to Headquarters

• representation and participation

• programme management.





Profile: Press/Information Adviser


2. Nature of duties To plan and carry out the press and information activities of the delegation. To coordinate subsections' activities, in particular:

• external communication

• sectoral reporting to Headquarters

• financial management of the annual information budget.


4. Other professional experience

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Not required.



Profile:: Regional Security Adviser


2. Nature of duties To design and implement measures for the protection of staff, buildings and property at the place of employment and other places in the region under the responsibility of the delegation, in accordance with instructions and mission orders received from Commission Headquarters.

• security assessments and security recommendations

• monitoring of the implementation of existing security measures;

• management of contracts in the field of security;

• external coordination;

• maintenance of close contacts with security representatives of the diplomatic missions of the Member States and third countries, security staff of international or regional organisations and national security authorities.

3. Eligibility criteria A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma (preferably in one of the following fields: physical security, crisis management, devices and systems linked to security infrastructure), followed by at least one year of appropriate work experience at graduate level




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