The EU has launched an open competitions to recruit administrators. The profiles sought are three: archival science, information technology, and cooperation and management of aid to non Member States.
It’s obviously the latter that interests us, even though it’s definitely not an entry-level position. The complete notice of competition details all the requirements. I summarize the main points below:
a) EU citizens.
b) Having a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (Main language) and a satisfactory knowledge of English, French or German (Second language, must be different from Main language).
c) Having either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma in one or more of the following fields OR a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma in one or more of the following fieldsfollowed by at least 1 year's professional experience relevant to the nature of the duties. (NB: The minimum of 1 year's professional experience required is deemed to be an integral part of the diploma and cannot be counted towards the professional experience required below).
- Eligible disciplines for the diploma:
- engineering
- rural development
- agricultural science
- fisheries
- forest management
- environment
- natural resources
- climate change
- energy
- education
- health
- economics
- law
- social science
- business administration
- development.
d) Minimum 6 years' professional experience in the field of development cooperation in one or more of the following sectors. At least 4 of the 6 years' experience must have been gained by working on a project or programme in a developing country, including 2 years as team leader. Such professional experience is relevant only if acquired after the diploma giving access to the competition was obtained.
- Eligible sectors:
- macroeconomics
- public finance management
- public sector reform
- private sector
- trade
- regional integration
- environment and natural resources
- climate change
- energy
- infrastructure
- transport
- water
- rural development
- food security
- disaster risk reduction
- agriculture
- forestry
- fisheries
- governance
- human rights
- elections
- parliament
- judiciary
- health
- education
- social cohesion
- gender
- children
- indigenous peoples
- decentralisation and local authorities
Be aware that these positions will mainly be based in an EU Delegation in developing countries.
Here is an overview of how to apply; read carefully the explanations provided and also how the selection process works. Deadline: 18 October 2011 at 12.00 (midday), Brussels
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