ANNEX

1.   EUROPEAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1.   Duties

The general role of administrators in the field of European Public Administration is to support decision-makers in fulfilling the mission of their institution or body.

The main duties involved, which may vary from one institution to another, include:

—	design, implementation, follow-up and control of programmes and action plans,

—	management of resources including staff, finances and equipment,

—	assisting decision-makers by means of written or oral contributions,

—	drafting policy analysis briefings,

—	external communication as well as internal reporting and communication,

—	interservice and interinstitutional coordination and consultation, as well as relations with external stakeholders,

—	drafting contracts, preparing calls for proposals and tender procedures, and participating in evaluation committees for monitoring selection procedures and the allocation of proposals.

2.   Diplomas/Qualifications

Grade AD 5

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma.

Students in their final year at university may take part in the competition provided that their diploma is awarded by 31 July 2012 at the latest.

Grade AD 7

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma.

Or

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma, followed by professional experience of at least 1 year relevant to the duties involved.

NB: The minimum of 1 year's professional experience cannot be counted towards the professional experience required under 3 below.

3.   Professional experience

Grade AD 5

No professional experience is required.

Grade AD 7

At least 6 years' graduate-level professional experience relevant to the duties involved. Such professional experience is relevant only if acquired after the diploma giving access to the competition was obtained.

2.   LAW

1.   Duties

The general role of administrators in the field of law is to support decision-makers in fulfilling the mission of their institution or body, provide legal counsel and advice to management and/or operational units within their department, and ensuring compliance with EU and national law.

The main duties involved, which may vary from one institution to another, include:

—	assisting decision-makers by means of written or oral contributions,

—	legal analysis, research, advice and assistance as well as supervision of legal matters,

—	drafting legal documents,

—	internal reporting and communication on legal matters,

—	coordination with and consultation of other services on legal issues,

—	management of resources including staff, finances and equipment,

—	design, implementation, monitoring and control of programmes and action plans.

2.   Diplomas/Qualifications

Grade AD 5

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma in law.

Students in their final year at university may take part in the competition provided that their diploma is awarded by 31 July 2012 at the latest.

Grade AD 7

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma in law.

Or

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma in law, followed by professional experience of at least 1 year relevant to the duties involved.

NB: The minimum of 1 year's professional experience cannot be counted towards the professional experience required under 3 below.

3.   Professional experience

Grade AD 5

No professional experience is required.

Grade AD 7

At least 6 years' graduate-level professional experience relevant to the duties involved. Such professional experience is relevant only if acquired after the diploma giving access to the competition was obtained.

3.   AUDIT

1.   Duties

The general role of administrators in the field of audit is to support decision-makers in fulfilling the mission of their institution or body.

They also work in areas such as financial, performance and internal audit. Auditors provide assurance and advisory services in all operational fields of the European Union with the aim of improving governance and management. This might involve operations in the 27 Member States and also in third countries.

The main duties involved, which may vary from one institution to another, include:

—	external audit, and both financial audits and scrutiny of sound financial management, including implementation and reporting,

—	external control and inspections, and improvement of control systems,

—	internal audit, methodological support, advice and training,

—	interservice coordination and consultation on audit issues,

—	information and advice on audit issues.

2.   Diplomas/Qualifications

Grade AD 5

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma relevant to the duties involved, or professional training/a professional qualification of an equivalent level relevant to those duties.

Students in their final year at university may take part in the competition provided that their diploma is awarded by 31 July 2012 at the latest.

Grade AD 7

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma relevant to the duties involved, or professional training/a professional qualification of an equivalent level relevant to those duties.

Or

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma relevant to the duties involved, or professional training/a professional qualification of an equivalent level relevant to those duties, followed by professional experience of at least 1 year relevant to those duties.

NB: The minimum of 1 year's professional experience cannot be counted towards the professional experience required under 3 below.

Please note that you may be required to provide formal proof of the subjects studied so as to make it easier for the selection board to assess whether your qualifications are relevant.

3.   Professional experience

Grade AD 5

No professional experience is required.

Grade AD 7

At least 6 years' graduate-level professional experience relevant to the duties involved. Such professional experience is relevant only if acquired after the diploma giving access to the competition was obtained.

4.   COMMUNICATION

1.   Duties

The officials sought will work in one or more of the following areas:

—	as a spokesperson and/or speech writer,

—	internal and/or external communication,

—	communication, press and broadcast information,

—	communication and web-based information,

—	strategic and crisis communication,

—	relations with the press, broadcasting media, political circles, and the public at large,

—	organising events related to the promotion of European Union policies and priorities,

—	designing websites, blogs and other discussion sites.

Your duties will involve performing analyses and administrative, advisory and drafting work, including:

—	implementing various aspects of communication and information policy,

—	organising press conferences and audiovisual broadcasts,

—	creating graphic elements/logos, posters, brochures, and documents in general,

—	designing and producing graphics for the web,

—	providing media support for top-level management,

—	devising, implementing, and evaluating information and communication strategies, plans, campaigns, and activities through various media, depending on the target audience,

—	drafting press releases, reports, and texts for various media (web, audiovisual, radio, publications, etc.),

—	writing speeches and compiling reviews,

—	analysing public opinion, the media, and the situation in the Member States,

—	monitoring/issuing alerts and media impact analysis.

2.   Diplomas/Qualifications

Grade AD 5

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma in one of the following fields: communication, media studies, journalism, public relations or political science.

Students in their final year at university may take part in the competition provided that their diploma is awarded by 31 July 2012 at the latest.

Grade AD 7

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma in one of the following fields: communication, media studies, journalism, public relations or political science.

Or

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma in one of the following fields: communication, media studies, journalism, public relations or political science; followed by professional experience of at least 1 year relevant to the duties involved.

NB: The minimum of 1 year's professional experience cannot be counted towards the professional experience required under 3 below.

3.   Professional experience

Grade AD 5

No professional experience is required.

Grade AD 7

At least 6 years' graduate-level professional experience relevant to the duties involved. Such professional experience is relevant only if acquired after the diploma giving access to the competition was obtained.

5.   EXTERNAL RELATIONS

1.   Duties

The general role of administrators in the field of External Relations is to implement and to take part in the definition of the foreign policy of the European Union (EU), which derives from the bilateral and multilateral agreements signed by the EU, the external aspect of EU internal policies, and from the EU's common foreign and security policy and the common defence policy. The career of external relations officials can include postings to EU delegations.

The main duties involved include:

—	implementing bilateral, regional, and multilateral agreements between the EU and third countries and international organisations,

—	contributing towards the coordination of the common foreign and security policy with the external aspect of EU internal policies,

—	coordinating the external action of the EU in liaison with Member States and various EU institutions,

—	sustaining diplomatic relations with EU partner countries and promoting EU interests,

—	external and internal communication, and relations with outside bodies, in particular embassies, international and regional organisations, and civil society,

—	political reporting, drafting political analysis notes and briefings for decision-makers,

—	organising and taking part in high-level meetings subject to official protocol,

—	working closely with EU delegations around the world.

2.   Diplomas/Qualifications

Grade AD 5

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma.

Students in their final year at university may take part in the competition provided that their diploma is awarded by 31 July 2012 at the latest.

Grade AD 7

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma.

Or

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma, followed by professional experience of at least 1 year relevant to the duties involved.

NB: The minimum of 1 year's professional experience cannot be counted towards the professional experience required under 3 below.

3.   Professional experience

Grade AD 5

No professional experience is required.

Grade AD 7

At least 6 years' graduate-level professional experience relevant to the duties involved. Such professional experience is relevant only if acquired after the diploma giving access to the competition was obtained.