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Document C2004/169A/04

Publication of a vacancy for Director (Article 29(1a) and 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/157/04

OJ C 169A, 29.6.2004, p. 10–12 (ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, NL, PL, PT, SK, SL, FI, SV)

29.6.2004   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 169/10

Publication of a vacancy for Director

(Article 29(1a) and 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/157/04

(2004/C 169A/04)

The European Commission Is recruiting a (m/f):

Director for the Directorate-General for Economics and Financial Affairs

in charge of directing the secretariat of the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC) and the Economic Policy Committee (EPC) in Brussels.

The Economic and Financial Committee was set up by the EC Treaty (Article 114(2)). It shall, among other tasks, keep under review the economic and financial situation of the Member States and of the Communities, give advice to the Council of Ministers and to the Commission, and contribute to the preparation of the work of the Council on Economic and Monetary Union matters.

The Director is responsible for defining the secretariat strategy within the framework of the EFC/EPC mandates, managing efficiently the human and financial resources of the secretariat, and assuring the quality of its contributions. He represents the secretariat at EFC/EPC, Council and Eurogroup meetings.

The main working language of the DG is English. Excellent knowledge of English will be considered an advantage.

Qualifications required

Candidates must have:

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a university degree in economics; a Ph.D would be considered an advantage;

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excellent knowledge and competence in the macro- and micro-economic fields; in-depth knowledge of the Community mechanisms for economic policy coordination; a proven management ability, and the capacity to head discussions effectively;

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solid management, and excellent negotiation and representation skills.

Applicants must:

1.

be a citizen of one of the EU Member States;

2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

3.

have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least five years of that professional experience must have been gained at high management level;

4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the EU official languages, and an adequate knowledge of another of these languages.

Independence and declaration of interests

Candidates are required to confirm their willingness to make a declaration of their commitment to act independently in the public interest and a declaration of any interests which might be considered prejudicial to their independence.

 Appointment and conditions of employment

The Director will be selected and appointed by the Commission according to its selection and recruitment procedures. A shortlist of candidates will be called for an interview by the Commission's Consultative Committee on Appointments.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down for officials occupying a function corresponding to the basic post of Director of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the new Staff Regulations for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.

This appointment will be made in Brussels.

Equal opportunities

The European Union applies an equal opportunities policy.

Application procedure

Applications should comprise the following documents only: supporting documents (e.g. certified copies of degrees/diplomas, references, proof of experience etc.) should not be sent at this point but must be submitted at a later stage of the procedure, if requested:

1.

a curriculum vitae not exceeding four pages which must be submitted in either English, French or German.  The following information must be included on the first page of the curriculum vitae:

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Full name (title, first name, surname),

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Full postal address,

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Email address,

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Telephone numbers (home, office and mobile telephone),

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Date of birth,

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Sex,

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Nationality,

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Knowledge of languages (indicate mother tongue, thorough knowledge or satisfactory knowledge),

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Title of degree giving access to this selection procedure and awarding institution,

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Date of award of degree giving access to this selection procedure (day, month and year);

2.

a letter of motivation in English, French or German.

Applications will be rejected if incomplete (i.e. absence of a letter of motivation or curriculum vitae or both).

Applications should be sent by e-mail to ADMIN-JOB-VACANCIES-MANAGEMENT@cec.eu.int. Applicants should clearly mention the vacancy number COM/157/04 in the subject field of their email.

Only applicants who are not able to send their application by e-mail may send it by registered post or express courier service to:

European Commission

Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’

‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit

COM/157/04

MO-34 5/105

B-1049 Brussels.

Closing date

Applications must be sent on or before 30 July 2004 (date of e-mail or date as postmark for registered mail).

Applications sent by express courier service must be delivered to the address above before 17.00 on 30 July 2004.

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