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Ref. Deadline Cost-free SNE Comment
AGRI-H-2 25.06.2020
CLIMA-B-3_A 25.06.2020
CLIMA-B-3_B 25.06.2020
CNECT-E-2 25.06.2020 X
COMM-A-1 25.06.2020
DEFIS-A-1 25.06.2020
DEFIS-A-2/DEFIS-A-3 25.06.2020
DEVCO-D-2_Del Tanzanie 25.06.2020 X
DEVCO-E-2_Del Afrique du Sud 25.06.2020 X
ECFIN-A-3 25.06.2020
ECHO-A-2 25.06.2020
EMPL-A-3 25.06.2020
GROW-B-2 25.06.2020
REGIO-C-3 25.06.2020
RTD-TF-3 25.06.2020
SJ-E 25.06.2020
TRADE-E-2_Suisse 25.06.2020 X
SNE vacancies (April 2020)
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) AGRI-H-2
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
C. BERTRAND
+32 2 29 99 524
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
Unit H.2 is responsible for the audit of market expenditure, managed and controlled by the Member States.
The objective is to provide the Commission with reasonable assurance that expenditure declared by paying
agencies on behalf of the European Agricultural Funds has been incurred in compliance with EU rules. To
meet this objective, compliance enquiries are carried out by way of on-the-spot audits and subsequent bilateral
exchanges. The amount of expenditure concerned is around 2.5 billion EUR per year. The Unit's other
important main tasks include promoting effective and efficient control systems, assessment of regulatory
proposals and assistance to Member States to provide correct interpretation and implementation, and inter-
service and inter-institutional exchanges on questions where the unit is competent.
We are looking for an experienced colleague to join our intervention team. Therefore, experience with
managing and/or controlling market intervention measures (ex-post scrutiny, promotion measures, exceptional
measures, school milk, public and private storage), would be particularly appreciated.
The job involves assisting in the performance of audits in Member States in order to evaluate the systems
established by the MS authorities. The work includes preparation and carry out of audit missions in Member
States, drafting audit reports and further follow-up of the file in the context of the clearance of accounts
procedure. The objectives are to gain assurance that Member States have put in place effective control systems
complying with regulatory requirements, to make recommendations for improvement and to provide timely
follow-up under the clearance of accounts procedure.
The number of audit missions to Member States is around 6 per year. Missions are generally of one week
duration and often require leaving on Sunday.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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The job requires sound analytical skills and proven ability to conduct audits and to ensure timely and correct
follow-up. Knowledge of the Common Agricultural Policy and other EU shared management policies or
comparable policies would be a distinct asset.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : economics, law, agronomy, business administration.
Professional experience
The applicants should be able to assist in the performance of audits and ensure timely and correct follow-
up, and also be able to collaborate to defend their positions in meetings with the hierarchy, Member States
and various other boards and Institutions. They will preferably have an audit background or similar
relevant experience. Knowledge of the CAP and rural development policy would also be an advantage.
The job requires sound analytical skills, excellent team spirit but is also capacity to work independently.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Very good communication skills and drafting abilities in English. Knowledge of other EU languages
would be an advantage.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
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Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) CLIMA-B-3_A
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Laurence GRAFF
+32 2 2960.15.18
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
The END posted in CLIMA.B.3 will be involved in aviation activities, focusing primarily on the EU ETS.
The person will be involved in the review process of the EU ETS linked to and following up on the 2016
ICAO Assembly and the implementation of CORSIA. It will also be responsible for implementation and
enforcement activities of the current EU ETS for aviation.
In view of the above, the work could also consist of communication, outreach and implementation-related
activities, mainly Member States Competent Authorities, but also other relevant DGs (e.g MOVE, EEAS) and
third country partners. Dialogue with third countries and participation in conferences and seminars to
communicate about EU's policy objectives on climate change and aviation will be part of the work.
Willingness to travel is required.
This will require close cooperation with the rest of the aviation team more actively involved in discussions
related to the global market based measure in ICAO as well as with the other units of the Directorate
responsible for ETS development and implementation (CLIMA B1 and B2).
He/ she will be expected to contribute to other activities of the unit as and when needed.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : law, economics, engineering.
Professional experience
Preferably 5+ years in related field in public administration. Knowledge of EU climate policy and, more
specifically, about Emission Trading, would be an asset.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Excellent oral and written English, proficiency in French. Knowledge of other EU languages will be
considered an asset.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
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During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) CLIMA-B-3_B
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Laurence GRAFF
+32 2 2960.15.18
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
The SNE posted in CLIMA B.3 will be part of the team responsible for addressing greenhouse gas emissions
from aviation and shipping, as well as in charge of international carbon markets. The main focus of her/his
work will be the development and implementation of EU legislation and initiatives to address greenhouse gas
emissions from shipping, following up in particular on the European Green Deal. This will include work on
extension of EU emissions trading to maritime emissions. This will also involve following other related policy
developments, notably in the field of research and innovation, technology and fuels, taxation and carbon
pricing more broadly. In view of the above, the work involves policy analysis and development, including
economic analysis and impact assessment, involvement in the EU legislative process and implementation of
legislation, communication, as well as outreach and cooperation activities. Dialogue with other EU
institutions, Member States external partners and stakeholders, as well as participation in conferences and
events addressing EU’s policy objective on climate change and maritime transport will be part of the work.
Demonstration of vision, enthusiasm, autonomy and commitment to work in a high profile and strategic EU
policy area with many inter-actions with other policy areas (e.g transport, energy, external relations) is
required, as well as a capacity to deal with highly technical matters. At least two years of experience in EU
institutions is desirable. Familiarity with EU policies and external action would be an asset. A good knowledge
of EU climate policy, including carbon market issues, and the shipping sector would be highly desirable.
The position implies close cooperation with the rest of the maritime team, other units within the Directorate
General for Climate Action, other relevant Directorate Generals (e.g. SecGen, MOVE, ENV, MARE) as well
as other institutions. It also necessitates the development of a close working network with external
stakeholders, EU Member States and third country partners (both at bilateral and multilateral level).
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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Capacity to deal with economic and policy analysis, highly technical matters and willingness to travel are
required.
He/she will be expected to contribute to other activities of the unit if or as required.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : economics, public or climate policy, law, political sciences or engineering.
Professional experience
Preferably 5+ years in public administration and/or policy and /or economic analysis. Knowledge of
climate policy, international relations and/or the shipping sector would be an asset.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Excellent oral and written English. Knowledge of other EU languages will be considered an asset.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
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4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) CNECT-E-2
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Pierre Chastanet
+3222984557
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ……………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
The Cloud & Software Unit is responsible for the development and implementation of European cloud
policies, stemming from the European Data Strategy and the European Digital Strategy, including investment
in a European federation of energy-efficient and trustworthy cloud infrastructures and related services.
It is also in charge of the application of Digital Single Market policies pertaining to cloud and data flows,
notably the implementation of the regulation on Free Flow of non-personal Data and the ongoing
implementation of the European Cloud strategy.
The Unit is responsible for the management of deployment of cloud and data infrastructures and services
through the new Connecting Europe Facility and Digital Europe programmes. It also supervises Research &
Innovation activities in cloud and software under the Horizon 2020 and subsequently Horizon Europe
programmes.
In relation to the new Commission’s priority ‘a European Green Deal’, the unit is responsible for achieving the
2030 objective of having climate neutral, highly energy efficient and sustainable data centres across Europe.
We are a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of legislation, policy, deployment and research/innovation
of digital technologies, working towards building a European data economy through the development of a
cloud computing market and the efficient delivery of cloud services in Europe. The Unit is dynamic,
committed, multi-cultural, team-oriented and has a friendly atmosphere.
We propose an interesting and challenging job as Policy Officer in a fascinating area cutting across multiple
policy domains. The tasks attributed to the successful candidate would be drawn from the following indicative
list:
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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Advise on and contribute to the conception and co-ordination of policy developments, and ensure
coherence in the implementation of Commission's legislation and policy in the area of cloud, data strategy,
free flow of data, software services and related aspects.
Contribute to policy documents, in particular relating to the implementation of key actions under the
responsibility of the Unit put forward in the Data Strategy and the free flow of non-personal data
regulation.
Contribute to the shaping of policies under the European Digital Strategy, specifically in the context of the
Green Deal to achieve climate-neutral, highly energy efficient and sustainable data centres.
Assist in the conception of new activities or extension of existing ones, in the preparation of policy
guidelines and multi-annual programming pertaining to the effective deployment and use of cloud by
European businesses and public administrations, notably through the development of European cloud
marketplace(s) and (self-) regulatory cloud rules.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : of law, political science, business and/or economics with profound understanding of
digital technologies or alternatively background in computer sciences/digital technologies with a
profound understanding of policy issues would be an advantage. Experience in public procurement of
digital technologies would also constitute relevant expertise. A background and/or knowledge of data
protection, cybersecurity and/or environmental laws would be considered as an additional asset.
Professional experience
We look for a dynamic person with an extensive policy expertise including on issues related to digital
technologies, cloud and edge computing, green ICT, data protection, cybersecurity or other matters where
understanding of complex technical issues is required.
The candidate should have a strong interest in working on cutting edge of policy issues related to new
technologies. The candidate should demonstrate a proactive and cooperative approach, while being able to
work autonomously.
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Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
The job requires excellent knowledge of English both drafting skills and verbal communication. Some
command of French can be an advantage both professionally and for daily life in Brussels.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
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- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) COMM-A-1
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Ms Dana MANESCU
+ 32 2 29 54459
2
3rd / 4th quarter 2020 1
1year1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ……………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
As responsible for the definition, implementation and continuously updating of the Commission's social media
strategy, COMM.A.1 Social media and visual communication unit is looking for a national expert to act as content
manager for social media.
We propose a post in a dynamic team and work environment. The team of about 30 members is high performing,
working with strict campaign calendars and having to adapt to external unforeseen events where the efficient co-
operation, team spirit and good communication skills are necessary. We offer a good working atmosphere, space
for initiatives, as well as a modern office: brand-new, tailored-made open space on the 4th floor of the rue de la Loi
56 building, with screen and creativity walls, facilitating the constant flow of information.
The job entails working on social media content strategies (proactive and reactive), editorial planning, strategies for
publication and engagement with the audiences.
The job requires very high political sensitivity, the ability to explain complex topics in simple language, conceive
messaging lines for a variety of platforms (from Facebook and Twitter up to Smarp, for employee advocacy) and
develop narratives and social media lines to counter and prevent disinformation.
The job offers the opportunity to use and/or develop copywriting and visual communication skills by taking on
tasks such as preparing long-term narratives and social media messaging, creating and managing content (from
proactive communication and using trends to draw attention to the Commission’s work, through social media
replies, up until lines to take to fight disinformation and “inoculate” various social media audiences against
disinformation).
You will help coordinate the social media outreach of the Commission; this work requires frequent contacts with
the Spokesperson’s Service and the Cabinet.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : communication and core principle of online communication.
Professional experience
The candidate should have 5+ years of recent experience in communication and 3+ years' experience in
content creation. S/he has planned, coordinated and executed social media work on many different social
media platforms including the following: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Youtube.
The successful candidate knows how to use social media monitoring tools (Brandwatch, Socialbakers, or
similar) or the insights provided directly by the social media platforms to gather data that informs
communication and engagement decisions.
Experience in visual communication, message adaptation and targeting is a pre-requisite.
Experience with social media marketing (paid advertising strategies and techniques), in social media
training/coaching or in using technology to detect and fight disinformation will be seen as a great
advantage.
The candidate should have the following skills /abilities and knowledge:
- Conceptualisation and excellent drafting skills (texts for internal and external use)
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively and manage multiple projects and assignments
- Good coordination skills
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong sense of initiative combined with reliability and responsibility
- Diplomatic communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Given the confidentiality of some files, sensitivity and discretion are essential.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Excellent English and good French, both oral and written.
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3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
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- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) DEFIS-A-1
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Anne FORT
+32 229-58978
10 3rd quarter 2020 1
1 year1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
Contribute to the building of an integrated defence industrial base across the EU as well as contribute to other
related policies such as countering hybrid threats.
This includes notably:
- To contribute to the development of Union initiatives facilitating cross-border cooperation and the access
of SMEs and new entrants to defence supply chains;
- To ensure relations with the European Defence Agency (EDA) and NATO and coherency between the EU
activities in favour of the European defence industry with the EU activities in the field of defence
- To coordinate the implementation of the EU’s joint framework on hybrid threats.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : economics / political sciences / security and defence.
Professional experience
Good knowledge of the defence industrial sector and of the defence cooperation initiatives at EU level
and/or good knowledge of policy on countering hybrid threats at national or EU level.
The post requires candidates to be in possession of a valid Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) at EU
Secret level. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting if (s)he does not already
hold security clearance at the appropriate level, in accordance with the relevant security provisions.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
A good command of English is necessary for the performance of the duties and the efficient
communication with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
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Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) DEFIS-A-2 / DEFIS-A-3
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
ALAIN ALEXIS
+32 229-55303
30 3rd quarter 2020 1
1 year1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
Contribute to the implementation of the EDF, both its research and the development window.
This includes notably:
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual work programme and related calls for proposals, and support
the Commission staff in the evaluation of the proposals.
- Participate in preparation of grant agreements, and the monitoring of projects funded, in particularly to
ensure that individual projects supported by the EDF are implemented in accordance with the provisions
of the grant agreements, and ensure that project milestones are reached, and organise relevant follow-up
of the projects.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : engineer/project management.
Professional experience
Good experience in the preparation and management of defence research or development projects at
national or EU level. Good drafting skills and the capacity to deliver on time are required.
The post requires candidates to be in possession of a valid Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) at EU
Secret level. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting if (s)he does not already
hold security clearance at the appropriate level, in accordance with the relevant security provisions.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
A good command of English is necessary for the performance of the duties and the efficient
communication with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
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Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) DEVCO-D-2 – Del Tanzania
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Hans Stausboll
+32 229-91681
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: Tanzania
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
The senior advisor will be working under the leadership of the Head of Cooperation, with duties linked to both
the operational and the political sections of the EU Delegation. The senior advisor will support the EU
Delegation in political economy analysis, gender-responsive rights-based approach and in taking the Working
Better Together agenda forward with the EU Delegation and Member States. This is a post that entails a
policy-oriented role with a high degree of strategic analysis and liaison with a wide group of stakeholders
internally and externally.
Political economy analysis
- Carry out political economy analyses, taking both a short and more medium to long term perspective.
- Support internal EU Delegation coordination in the area of political economy analysis.
- Support dialogue and coordination with Member States in the area of political economy analysis in order to
Work Better Together.
- Consolidate and edit the six-monthly economic reporting from the Delegation, plus any additional ad-hoc
special economic reporting, bringing together the various expertise available in the delegation and their
input.
Gender-responsive rights-based approach
- Lead on a gender-responsive rights-based approach in the work of the EU Delegation, including acting as
the Delegation's Gender Focal Person. Lead on the Gender Action Plan.
- Carry out gender and rights analysis, taking both a short and a more medium to long term perspective.
- Support internal EU Delegation coordination in the area of gender and rights analysis.
- Support dialogue and coordination with Member States in the area of a gender-responsive rights-based
approach in order to Work Better Together.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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Working Better Together – EU Delegation and MS
- Assist in EU coordination, including meetings with the MS Heads of Cooperation and Heads of Mission.
- Support taking the Working Better Together agenda forward together with the EU Delegation and Member
States, an important step being agreeing on a set of principles to guide the joint efforts.
- Liaise with cooperation partners and other actors for an effective cooperation.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : economics, political sciences, development studies, international relations, or related
fields.
Professional experience
- Broad experience in development cooperation including policy and practice in third countries and
headquarters.
- Excellent analytical skills and experience of analysis and reporting in third countries and headquarters.
- Good at developing networks.
- Knowledgeable about a Gender-Responsive Rights-Based approach.
- Experience of working the region would be an advantage.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Thorough knowledge, both written and oral, of English.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
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Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
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You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) DEVCO-E-2 – Del South Africa
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Isabelle DELATTRE
+32 22955025
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: Pretoria
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
DEVCO.E.2 is offering a seconded national expert position under the responsibility of the Head of
Cooperation of the EU Delegation to South Africa. The SNE will provide development policy advice under
major policy initiatives, eg the EU Green Deal, Working Better Together, and New Financial Instruments (and
other as need may occur).
The advisory post will combine operational and strategic tasks under the direct supervision of the Head of
Cooperation. The SNE will contribute to the further development and implementation of the EU’s aid
development programme with South Africa, notably the achievement of the EU/South African Strategic
Partnership Agreement and the joint EU and Member States contributions to the South African National
Development Plan.
In close collaboration with the DG ENV/CLIMA/AGRI policy advisor posted in the Delegation, the SNE will
place particular emphasis on strategic development and implementation of climate change and green transition
cooperation activities.
Functions and duties `
Contribute to the strategic use of new financial instruments in the forthcoming MFF period in South Africa.
Contribute to the analysis and dialogue on Financing Development in South Africa, and achievements on
the SDG agenda
Mainstream climate change and environmental issues in EU development cooperation projects and
programs in South Africa
Assist with the implementation of projects and programmes that fall within the scope of the cooperation
portfolio, in particular those contributing to SDG 13 and to the Paris Agreement.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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Contribute to overall policy analysis;
Provide political & technical analysis of the country transformation in the areas covered by cooperation.
Work on communication and visibility within the context of development cooperation with South Africa.
Contribute to the process of improved and coordinated policy dialogue, through better coordination and
information sharing and identification of programmes of joint nature between the EU and Member States,
moving towards jointly agreed programs.
Assist with the monthly meeting of EU Cooperation counsellors.
Fulfil other tasks as appropriate in line with the overall objective
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : development policy, programme management, environment, energy, climate change,
political science, economy, or any other related issues.
Professional experience
Experience of at least 10 years in the above topics in an international relations or diplomatic context;
Working experience in third countries (Embassy, international organizations, NGO, etc.)
General knowledge of EU institutions and related decisional processes.
Knowledge of EU-South Africa relations
Proven interpersonal skills and team player.
Good technical analysis and reporting skills.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English required.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
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the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
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- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT)
ECFIN-A-3
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Björn Döhring
+32 2 2998160
1 4th quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ……………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
Composed of around 20 team members, the unit is characterised by a good balance in terms of gender, grade,
geographical background and age. The unit is organised in two sectors: one in charge of macro-economic
forecasts and short-term economic developments, and one in charge of business and consumer surveys and
short-term forecasts.
The seconded national expert will be attached to the sector business and consumer surveys and short-term
forecasts. Her/his main areas of responsibility will be to contribute to the management and analytical
exploitation of the Joint Harmonised EU Programme of Business and Consumer Surveys (BCS) and to the
sector's wider analytical and short-term forecasting work. The function involves a range of tasks related to the
surveys, including the analysis and checking of the BCS data, the preparation of regular press releases and
briefings on the survey results, and contributions to the improvement of the survey methodology. It also
implies a range of tasks related to DG ECFIN's business cycle monitoring and forecasting activities, including
the maintenance and development of survey-data based forecasting tools and the production of analytical notes
on the EU/euro-area business cycle.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : economics or statistics.
Professional experience
Besides a sound level of competence in economic analysis, strong quantitative skills and a good
knowledge of statistical/econometric software are required. Knowledge of business and consumer surveys
would be an asset. The SNE should have good analytical and communication skills combined with a
strong sense of team work, initiative and responsibility and be ready to join in a multicultural environment.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
A strong ability to draft in English is required for the preparation of press releases, briefings and analytical
reports.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
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If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) ECHO-A-2
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Marco Panigalli
+32 2 29 54441
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
1 year1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
The position is in the sector “Civil Protection Pool Capacities”, responsible for the development of quality
and interoperability standards for modules and other response capacities committed to the European Civil
Protection Pool, their registration and certification, including adaptation and repair funding, as defined in the
legislation. The main tasks for this position are:
- Contribute to developing, planning and implementing activities relevant for the achievements of the
objectives of the sector;
- Contribute to further develop and improve the corresponding operational procedures. In particular, develop
quality and interoperability standards for modules and other response capacities committed to the European
Civil Protection Pool, their registration and certification, as defined in the legislation;
- Provide overall support to further develop the European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP);
- Participate in all stages of the EU certification (and re-certification) of capacities under the ECPP: process
applications, conduct consultative visits, take part as certifier in Table Top Exercises (TTXs) and Field
Exercises (FXs);
- Contribute to further developing EU policies for civil protection;
- Contribute to policy documents, briefs and speeches, responses to Inter-service consultation and to EP
questions;
- Participate in the meetings of relevant Committees and Working Groups in the Council and the European
Parliament, where necessary, and report to hierarchy and Cabinet;
- Participate in relevant inter-service meetings and draft replies to inter-service consultations.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : specific expertise in civil protection operations entailing international deployment of
capacities. The candidate should also have a practical experience of the management of civil protection
capacities. A relevant work experience in CBRN-related risks and emergencies is an asset..
Professional experience
Proven work experience in field emergency response to natural and man-made disasters;
Knowledge in the field of disaster management in general, and of civil protection and/or humanitarian
aid in particular;
Experience in managing civil protection capacities;
Experience in national and international deployments as well as international exercises for civil
protection capacities;
Experience in project management;
Good problem-solving and analytical capacities;
Strong commitment and a proven capacity for autonomously delivering high quality outputs, often on
short notice and under tight deadlines;
Strong writing skills (clear and to the point), mainly in English;
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Fluency in English is a must. Other EU languages would be an asset.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
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Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) EMPL-A-3
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Nathalie Darnaut
+32 2 296 05 31
1 4th quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and analytically strong economist to join our team with a
view to contributing to the economic analysis on issues related to labour market and welfare state policies. In
this context, the main areas of responsibility of the seconded national expert would be:
(i) providing expertise with a view to supporting the surveillance work within the European semester;
(ii) drafting notes on specific economic issues for discussion in Council committees and their working
groups;
(iii) provide policy advice and improve the economic rationale of Communications and legislative initiatives
in the area of labour market policies;
(iv) producing analytical papers and reports for publication.
Close collaboration with other Commission services and other international organisations is expected.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : economics and economic analysis. Good knowledge of quantitative methods would be
appreciated..
Professional experience
Past experience on labour market or welfare state policy issues would be an asset. The successful applicant
should be able to produce high quality output, often within short delays and have excellent communication
and drafting skills. She/he should have a strong sense of initiative, intellectual curiosity, be able to adapt
quickly and flexibly to new demands, and be a dedicated team player. DG EMPL applies an equal
opportunity policy.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
The seconded national expert must have knowledge of two Community languages. A strong ability to draft
in English is required, and good working knowledge of French would be appreciated.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
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Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) GROW-B-2
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Giuseppe Casella
+32 229-56396
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ………………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
Unit GROW B2 is a key unit for ensuring the proper functioning of the Single Market. It is in charge of the
implementation of Directive (EU) 2015/1535 ("Single Market Transparency Directive"), which aims to prevent
barriers to the free movement of products and information society services via the notification of draft national
regulations. Moreover, it acts as enquiry point for the needs of the implementation of the WTO Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement.
We offer a position as legal and policy officer that will allow the selected SNE to look at the regulatory
landscape in the fields of goods and information society services. The SNE will form part of a pro-active and
motivated team preparing high quality Commission reactions within strict deadlines, based on the inputs
received from line Commission services. He/she will also be in charge of horizontal tasks for the needs of the
implementation of the Single Market Transparency Directive, in particular by monitoring its application in a
number of EU Member States. Moreover, the SNE will be co-responsible for the implementation of the TBT
Agreement. Based on the contributions provided by the Commission line services, he/she will prepare the EU
reaction to draft legislation notified by WTO members and to the comments submitted from third countries to
EU draft legislation notified within the TBT framework.
We seek a pro-active person, with proven legal and political skills, to join a very competent team in a dynamic
and friendly unit. The successful candidate will be a team player with sound coordination, negotiation and
communication capacities. He/she will have excellent analytical and drafting skills and an ability to work under
pressure and to deliver within strict deadlines. Knowledge about EU legislation on the internal market for
products and/or information society services and/or about WTO/TBT law is needed.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : law, political sciences or another similar discipline.
Professional experience
We look for a dynamic legal and policy officer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar
position.
A profound knowledge in one or more of the following areas is a necessary requirement:
EU legislation on the internal market for products or information society services;
WTO/TBT law.
Moreover, the following expertise is necessary:
Very good drafting and analytical capacities;
Good communication and diplomatic skills.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
A high level of spoken and written English. A good level of spoken and written French. The knowledge
of any other language would be an asset.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
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Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT)
REGIO-C-3
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Rafael LOPEZ SANCHEZ
+32 2 2985461
1 4th quarter 2020 1
1 year1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ……………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
Audit unit REGIO.C3 "Audit II" is a dynamic operational audit unit of 22 staff within the Audit Directorate of
DG Regional and Urban Policy. The unit is responsible for audits of ERDF and the Cohesion Fund
expenditure notably in Italy, Greece, France, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Malta and Luxembourg. We
are also coordinating the audit work for the ETC programmes. Our main task is to provide assurance to the
Director General that the management and control systems in the Member States and beneficiary countries are
functioning satisfactorily and that the expenditure declared is legal and regular as well as managed under the
principles of sound financial management.
We are looking for a motivated auditor (m/f) who will join the unit and participate in the assessment of the
management and control systems and of the legality, regularity and sound financial management of
expenditures regarding primarily the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. The job
involves 4-5 audit missions on the spot per year and is rich in terms of external contacts and concrete content.
The desk work includes the evaluation of audit reports from other EU and national audit services and the
follow-up of audits.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : audit, accountancy, law, business administration, or economics.
Professional experience
The job requires strong analytical skills, good common sense, and ability to work both independently and
as part of an audit team. Previous experience of working as an auditor, or with Structural funds or with
public procurement are important assets. Good communication skills and very good drafting abilities are
requested for this post. Sense of responsibility and initiative as well as a constructive service oriented
approach and firm team spirit are also looked for.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
This post requires excellent drafting abilities in French and English. Very good knowledge of any other
EU official language is an additional asset.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
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During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) RTD-TF-3
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Stéphane Ouaki
+32 22967286
1
4th quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ……………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
To participate to the conception and co-ordination of policy developments aimed at increasing EU
Investment in RDI, focusing on the use of equity and debt financing instruments, on relevant issues and policy
aspects related to Financial instruments under RDI programmes as well as to the creation of the European
Innovation Council.
The SNE will work under the supervision of an administrator. Without prejudice to the principle of loyal
cooperation between the national/regional and European administrations, the SNE will not work on individual
cases with implications with files he/she would have had to deal with in his/her national administration in the
two years preceding its entry into the Commission, or directly adjacent cases.
In no case he/she shall represent the Commission in order to make commitments, financial or otherwise, or to
negotiate on behalf of the Commission.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT - Policy Development - Debt and equity financial instruments, under the
supervision of an administrator.
POLICY COORDINATION - Internal co-ordination and consultation; coordination and Interservice
Consultations, under the supervision of an administrator.
COMMUNICATION and PUBLICATION - external communication – conferences events – drafting and
speeches, under the supervision of an administrator.
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) :
Professional experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience preferably in the banking field, including at least 3 years in
the financial field.
Demonstrated analysis capacities in the field of economy, as well as good demonstrated knowledge of the
EU financing schemes and models. Policy development experience in these areas is preferable.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
English C1.
French B2.
Any additional language will be an asset.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
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4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) SJ-E
Principal Legal Adviser:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
Theofanis CHRISTOFOROU
+32 2 295 01 68
1 3rd quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: ……………..
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
The Legal Service Competition and Mergers Team (SJ.E) provides in-house legal assistance to the
European Commission and to its departments in the field of Competition and Mergers. It also
represents the Commission in cases introduced before the Court of Justice of the European Union in
this area of law.
When appropriate, it also interacts with the Member States in the European Competition Network.
The Seconded National Expert (SNE) will have the opportunity to assist the Competition and
Mergers Team in all these activities.
He/she should therefore possess good drafting and communication skills, as well as a
good knowledge of the role and the working of the Commission and the decision-
making procedures set by the Treaties.
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) :law
Professional experience
To have professional experience in the fields dealt with by the Competition and Mergers Team is essential.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
An excellent knowledge of English is required. A good knowledge of French or another EU language
would be an advantage.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
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The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.
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VACANCY NOTICE
SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Post identification:
(DG-DIR-UNIT) TRADE-E-2 – Switzerland
Head of Unit:
Email address:
Telephone:
Number of available posts:
Suggested taking up duty:
Suggested initial duration:
Place of secondment:
SOURMELIS Petros
+32 22987935
1 4th quarter 2020 1
2 years1
Brussels Luxemburg Other: Bern
With allowances Cost-free
This vacancy notice is also open to
the following EFTA countries :
Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
EFTA-EEA In-Kind agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
the following third countries:
the following intergovernmental organisations:
1. Nature of the tasks
Under the supervision of the Head of Section and the Head of Delegation, monitor and report to the
Headquarters on the trade, investment and economic developments in Switzerland notably in areas covered by
bilateral EU-Swiss agreements; contribute to the work of the Commission on EU-Swiss trade and economic
relations and policy development; and provide a regular liaison between the Commission and relevant
authorities and stakeholders dealing with trade and economic matters in Switzerland.
The SNE will work under the supervision of an administrator. Without prejudice to the principle of loyal
cooperation between the national/regional and European administrations, the SNE will not work on individual
cases with implications with files he/she would have had to deal with in his/her national administration in the
two years preceding its entry into the Commission, or directly adjacent cases. In no case he/she shall represent
the Commission in order to make commitments, financial or otherwise, or to negotiate on behalf of the
Commission.
Main tasks:
Contribute to the analysis and reporting on trade, investment and economic matters and developments in
the host country (Switzerland) in relation to the EU; contribute to the monitoring of bilateral agreements
related to trade; follow developments in areas of participation of Switzerland in the EU internal market;
follow the incidence on trade-related agreements of developments on the overall EU-Swiss institutional
framework.
Monitor the country's main policy stances in areas such as multilateral trade policy, including country's
positions in ongoing or planned multilateral initiatives (WTO and other international economic forums);
Monitor the country’s bilateral trade negotiations and trade relations with its main trading partners and
export promotion schemes;
1 These mentions are given on an indicative basis only (Art.4 of the SNE Decision).
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Monitor the economic and financial situation of Switzerland: economic policy, forecasts, relations with
international financial institutions, etc.
Contribute to the policy development at headquarters on trade, economic and business relations vis-à-vis
Switzerland.
Contribute to improving the business and investment climate in Switzerland, in particular by discussing
trade barriers with stakeholders and addressing them with the relevant authorities, in cooperation with
Headquarters.
Liaise with representatives of EU Member States, business and other civil society stakeholders on trade,
business, investment and other economic and financial matters.
Establish cooperative working relations with the Swiss authorities working on trade and economic matters.
Perform communication and outreach activities to present the EU trade activities and policy to a wider
public (business, students, press, etc.).
2. Main qualifications
a) Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to be seconded to the Commission.
Consequently, the candidate who does not fulfil all of these criteria will be automatically eliminated from the
selection process.
• Professional experience: at least three years of professional experience in administrative, legal, scientific,
technical, advisory or supervisory functions which are equivalent to those of function group AD;
• Seniority: candidates must have at least one year seniority with their employer, that means having worked
for an eligible employer as described in Art. 1 of the SNE decision on a permanent or contract basis for at
least one year before the secondment;
• Linguistic skills: thorough knowledge of one of the EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another
EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties. SNE from a third country must
produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU language necessary for the performance of his
duties.
b) Selection criteria
Diploma
- university degree or
- professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level
in the field(s) : law, political sciences, economics, business administration or another relevant discipline.
Professional experience
Experience of at least 2 years in the above mentioned areas at a public authority.
Experience in third countries (Embassy, EU institution, International organization, NGO, etc.) and
knowledge of EU institutions, EU external action and related EU external policies including trade policy
would be an advantage.
Language(s) necessary for the performance of duties
Proficiency to write and speak in English (C1) as well as French and/or German (C1) is required.
3. Submission of applications and selection procedure
Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae) in English, French or German only to
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the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to
the competent services of the Commission within the deadline fixed by the latter. The CV must mention the
date of birth and the nationality of the candidate. Not respecting this procedure or deadlines will
automatically invalidate the application.
Candidates are asked not to add any other documents (such as copy of passport, copy of degrees or
certificate of professional experience, etc.). If necessary, these will be requested at a later stage.
Candidates will be informed of the follow-up of their application by the unit concerned.
4. Conditions of the secondment
The secondment will be governed by the Commission Decision C(2008)6866 of 12/11/2008 laying down
rules on the secondment to the Commission of national experts and national experts in professional training
(SNE Decision).
The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment. He/she will
equally remain covered by the national social security system.
Unless for cost-free SNE, allowances may be granted by the Commission to SNE fulfilling the conditions
provided for in Art. 17 of the SNE decision.
During the secondment, SNE are subject to confidentiality, loyalty and absence of conflict of interest
obligations, as provided for in Art. 6 and 7 of the SNE Decision.
If any document is inexact, incomplete or missing, the application may be cancelled.
Staff posted in a European Union Delegation are required to have a security clearance (up to SECRET
UE/EU SECRET level according to Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015, OJ L
72, 17.03.2015, p. 53).
The selected candidate has the obligation to launch the vetting procedure before getting the secondment
confirmation.
5. Processing of personal data
The selection, secondment and termination of the secondment of a national expert requires the Commission
(the competent services of DG HR, DG BUDG, PMO and the DG concerned) to process personal data
concerning the person to be seconded, under the responsibility of the Head of Unit of DG HR.DDG.B4. The
data processing is subject to the SNE Decision as well as the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Data is kept by the competent services for 10 years after the secondment (2 years for not selected or not
seconded experts).
You have specific rights as a ‘data subject’ under Chapter III (Articles 14-25) of Regulation (EU)
2018/1725, in particular the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data and the right to restrict the
processing of your personal data. Where applicable, you also have the right to object to the processing or the
right to data portability.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the Data Controller, or in case of conflict the Data Protection
Officer. If necessary, you can also address the European Data Protection Supervisor. Their contact
information is given below.
Contact information
- The Data Controller If you would like to exercise your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, or if you have comments,
questions or concerns, or if you would like to submit a complaint regarding the collection and use of your
personal data, please feel free to contact the Data Controller, HR.DDG.B.4, HR-MAIL-
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Commission You may contact the Data Protection Officer ([email protected]) with
regard to issues related to the processing of your personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
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- The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
You have the right to have recourse (i.e. you can lodge a complaint) to the European Data Protection
Supervisor ([email protected]) if you consider that your rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725
have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data by the Data Controller.
To the attention of candidates from third countries: your personal data can be used for necessary checks.