WE ARE
The European External Action Service (EEAS) supports the High Representative in the exercise of his mandate to conduct and implement an effective and coherent Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), to represent the EU and to chair the Foreign Affairs Council.
The Managing Directorate for Peace, Security and Defence (MD.PSD) is engaged in fostering and strengthening the EU’s role as a global security actor. It seeks to promote peace and security and to deliver on the EU’s ambition in defence. It engages in the entire conflict cycle, from prevention and mediation to counterterrorism and from crisis management to defence, stabilisation and early reconstruction.
WE PROPOSE
The position of the Policy Officer contract agent FGIV as per article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS).
WE LOOK FOR
The Policy Officer is to provide direct communication support to MD for Peace, Security and Defence, in close cooperation with all divisions of MD PSD. This will entail the preparation and execution of communication strategies, plans and activities related to the work, objectives and achievements in the area of peace, security and defence, including in cooperation with relevant EEAS and Commission communication teams. It also involves providing communication support for major events organised by MD PSD.
Further to the conditions set out in Article 82 of the CEOS, candidates must:
* (i) have passed a valid EPSO CAST in FG IV; OR
* (ii) be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV. In that case, while the registration will render the candidate eligible for the selection procedure, the recruitment of a candidate on this vacant post will be subject to their successfully passing the CAST exam that this candidate will be called to attend;
* have completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma;
* have the capacity to work in the languages of the CFSP and external relations (English and French) necessary for the performance of their duties. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an asset;
* be a national of one of the member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.
Selection criteria
* Candidates should have an excellent ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation and communication in a complex, multicultural environment;
* have an excellent capacity to create constructive working relations in the field of external relations with national authorities, international organisations and EU Member States;
* have excellent knowledge of external relations, internal policies and functioning of the Union;
* have proven knowledge and experience of working with CFSP/CSDP policies;
* have knowledge of the relevant internal and external stakeholders of MD PSD;
* have strong drafting and analytical skills combined with sound judgement;
* have excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain a network of contacts both within and outside the EEAS;
* have the ability to communicate clearly on complex issues and the capacity to perform with accuracy and in a flexible manner a diversity of tasks in a complex institutional environment;
* have strong service attitude;
* be fluent in English and in French (both orally and in writing);
* be a flexible team player.
Furthermore, experience of working in a team in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment, experience of working in the field of strategic communication, including conducting outreach and media campaign, and experience in working with/for the think tank and academia on security and defence issues would be considered as strong assets.
CONDITIONS OF RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
The signature of the contract will be subject to prior favourable opinion of the Medical Service. The requested level of security clearance for this post is: SECRET UE/EU SECRET.
Please send your CV and cover letter (with your EPSO CAST number), in English or French via email, with reference to the Vacancy Number in the Subject field.
The selection panel will make a pre-selection on the basis of the qualifications and professional experience described in the CV and motivational letter, and will produce a shortlist of eligible candidates who best meet the selection criteria for the post. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the outcome of the pre-selection phase.
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