EEAS Vacancy Notice: Contract Agent FGIII - Human Resources Mana
We are:Within the Directorate for Human Resources, the Career and Learning Development Division (BA.HR.4) aims to find the best match between the staffing needs of the EEAS and the professional development of its staff. To this purpose, the Division is committed to supporting EEAS staff in fulfilling their full potential and their career aspirations. The division is notably in charge ofensuring the smooth implementation of the statutory career development policies (e.g. appraisal, promotion/ reclassification, certification)developing overall career policies and guidanceoffering modern and effective learning and development opportunities for staffmanage the annual training budgets for Delegations and Headquarters. The European External Action Service (EEAS) supports the work of the High Representative in defining and implementing an effective and coherent EU foreign policy.
We are:
- Within the Directorate for Human Resources, the Career and Learning Development Division (BA.HR.4) aims to find the best match between the staffing needs of the EEAS and the professional development of its staff. To this purpose, the Division is committed to supporting EEAS staff in fulfilling their full potential and their career aspirations. The division is notably in charge of
- ensuring the smooth implementation of the statutory career development policies (e.g. appraisal, promotion/ reclassification, certification)
- developing overall career policies and guidance
- offering modern and effective learning and development opportunities for staff
- manage the annual training budgets for Delegations and Headquarters.
- The European External Action Service (EEAS) supports the work of the High Representative in defining and implementing an effective and coherent EU foreign policy.
- The EEAS supports his tasks of conducting the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy and chairing the Foreign Affairs Council.
- The EEAS works in close cooperation with Member States, the Council and relevant services of the European Commission.
We propose
The position of the Human Resources Management Assistant – Course Manager, contract agent FGIII as per article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). This position is situated in the Learning and Develoment sector and encompasses the tasks of coordination and course management of training offers for colleagues in HQ and Delegations, under the direct supervision of the Head of Sector.
We look for
- He/she will be entrusted with the following main tasks, along other course managers:
- Course management of classroom and online trainings, including planning, communication, management of registrations, handling the learning management system, logistical arrangements, evaluation and archiving. These courses cover amongst others:
- Training courses in the newly established EEAS Training Maps for Newly Appointed Managers,
- Political Officers, Assistants to Heads of Delegations and Budget, Finance and Contract Assistants.
- Communication of learning and development offers.
- Specific skills and competence courses at HQ and Delegation.
- Support to other activities such as mentoring and team-building.
An enthusiastic and service-oriented team player who takes pleasure in contributing to learning and development of colleagues. Given the dynamic working environment and the diverse nature of activities organized in the division, we look for a versatile and flexible colleague who enjoys a variety of tasks and who values collaboration and mutual support.
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
- Candidates should:
- have knowledge and/or proven experience in the key areas related to course management of learning and development formats
- display strong organisational skills
- be familiar with new technologies and their usage in learning and development
- have a basic knowledge of applicable financial rules and procedures
- have an outgoing personality, good communication skills and a service-oriented attitude
- be a team-player
- be flexible and stress resistant in the light of changing demands and have a problem solving attitude
- Furthermore:
- experience of working in an EU Delegation;
- experience of working in a team in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
- experience in working with or within other EU institutions.
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
- 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.
- Place of employment: EEAS Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium Post available: 1/12/2020 1 Staff Regulations of Officials (SR) and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS).