Foreign relations of the European Union

• It is no coincidence that in 2003, when the EU deployed its first civilian and military operation, a Joint Declaration on EU-UN-Cooperation in Crisis Management was issued.
• Since then, many steps have been taken to reinforce the strategic partnership.
• Most recently in September 2018, the EU and UN agreed on a new set of forward-looking priorities for cooperation on peace operations and crisis management in 2019-2021.
• Click on the image below to download the factsheet on Reinforcing the EU-UN Strategic Partnership on Crisis Management.

• On 16 September, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, Fuad Hussein, in Brussels.
• High Representative Borrell reiterated the EUs firm intention to further strengthen bilateral engagement and intensify dialogue and cooperation with Iraq, mainly through the full implementation of the EU-Iraq Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
• High Representative Borrell and Foreign Minister Hussein also discussed the ongoing cooperation between the EU and Iraq.
• High Representative Borrell and Foreign Minister Hussein agreed on the importance of continuing on the path of reforms in Iraq, including in the security sector.

We are:

• It also supports the High Representative in his capacity as Vice President of the Commission with responsibility for the co-ordination of all aspects of the external action of the European Union.
• The EEAS works in close cooperation with Member States, the Council and relevant services of the European Commission.
• The Operations sector provides the link between HQ and field operations including the Regional Security Officers (RSO) network.
• The Strategy Sector is responsible for the drafting of security policies, instructions, security trainings, preparing, and publishing the Country Threat Assessments.

We propose

A challenging position of Finance and Contract Assistant in the Resources and Logistics Sector in the Field Security Division – contract agent FGIII as per article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). The successful candidate will be part of a motivated team with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.

We look for

• We are seeking a highly motivated colleague who will
  • Ensure the initiation of financial transactions in accordance with legality, regularity, internal procedures and sound financial management;
  • Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget including reserving the budget appropriations according to the evolution of the existing and envisaged contracts;
  • Prepare and contribute to procurement procedures and contract management of supplies and services contracts for Security Services, Radio installations and maintenance, purchasing and maintenance of Armoured Vehicles and other security equipment;
  • Contribute to the  reporting and monitoring on budgetary commitments, expenditures and recoveries;
  • Ensure liaison with EU counterparts in EU Delegations, inter alia Heads of Administration, Delegation Security Coordinators and Regional Security Officers – on the situation and advancement of security equipment purchasing and deployments;
  • Coordinate with horizontal HQ functions, i.e. Procurement, Finance and Contracts, Budget and Legal Affairs Divisions, on budgetary, procurement and legal matters;
  • Prepare periodic budgetary and financial reporting;
  • Contribute to responses to and follow-up of observations and recommendations following audits performed by ex-post control, Internal Audit Division, Internal Audit Service and/or the European Court of Auditors.

Legal basis

The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). 1 The successful candidate will be offered a contract agent position (Function group III); renewable contract for a maximum duration of 6 years (with a valid CAST exam).

Eligibility criteria

• Candidates for this contract agent III post should:
  • (i) have passed a valid EPSO CAST in a valid FG for this post
• or
  • (ii) be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST in a valid FG for this post https://epso.europa.eu/apply/job-offers_en?keyword=&contract=37&grade=Al...
  • have a level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma or a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education and appropriate professional experience of three year;

Selection criteria

• Furthermore: 
  • experience of working in a team in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
  • have a good command of the EU specialised IT tools (ABAC, ABAC assets, Ares,);

  
  would be considered as strong assets.

Specific conditions of employment

The signature of the contract will be subject to prior favourable opinion of the Medical Service.  The successful candidate might be required to undergo security vetting if she or he does not hold already a Personal Security Clearance to an appropriate level, in accordance with relevant security provisions.

Equal opportunities

The External Action Service applies an equal opportunities policy.

Application and selection procedure2

• Please send your CV and cover letter (with your EPSO CAST number) via email to [email protected] Deadline for sending applications: 27 September 2020at 18.00 (CET).
• Candidates shall draft their CV following the European CV form which can be found at the following internet address:http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae.
• 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.
• The candidates who have been preselected will be invited for an interview by a selection panel.
• The panel will recommend a shortlist of candidates for a final decision by the Authority Empowered to Conclude Contracts of Employment.
• The Authority may decide to interview the candidates on the final shortlist before taking this decision.

• The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.
• This follows a similar decision taken by Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month.
• The EU recalls its Declaration of 15 August 2020 and its longstanding position that a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict requires a regional inclusive approach and engagement with both parties.
• In this regard, the EU remains firm in its commitment to a negotiated and viable two-state solution built upon the internationally agreed parameters.