31.7.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 194/1

1.

Provide leadership and direction to Europol in fulfilling the objectives set out in the Europol Convention and as given by the Management Board and, ultimately, the Justice and Home Affairs Council.

2.

Ensure the strategic development of Europol as an international multi-agency law enforcement organisation within the European Union.

3.

Establish, maintain and further develop links with the relevant law enforcement agencies of the Member States and EU bodies, as well as with non-EU states and other international organisations.

4.

Prepare and implement the Management Board's decisions and respond to its requests.

5.

Assume responsibility for the overall management of Europol, in particular for the performance of the tasks assigned to the organisation, its day-to-day administration and the drawing up of the preliminary draft budget, draft establishment plan and draft work programme.

6.

Establish and implement, in cooperation with the Management Board, an effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation procedure relating to Europol's performance and report regularly to the Management Board on the results of this monitoring.

7.

Represent Europol vis-à-vis the media and on the occasion of meetings and conferences, as required.

8.

Be responsible for all other tasks assigned to him/her by the Europol Convention or by the Management Board.

9.

Be Europol's legal representative.

1.

be educated to university degree level or equivalent;

2.

be an experienced manager of senior rank (minimum 10 years of managerial experience);

3.

possess proven leadership skills (effectiveness in getting ideas accepted and in guiding a group or an individual to accomplish a task);

4.

demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in identifying and pursuing new areas of activities;

5.

exhibit strategic understanding (display breadth of vision, the ability to grasp critical issues quickly and be able to apply strategic vision to the solution of practical problems);

6.

be able to communicate effectively (fluently, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing) with both internal and external audiences and with the media. A sound knowledge of at least two official languages of the European Union is required;

7.

demonstrate and maintain a high level of honesty and integrity (through personal behaviour and example for others, including transparency in actions and decision-making and encouraging ethical behaviour in others);

8.

exhibit well-developed influencing skills at the most senior levels (influence others towards agreement and commitment);

9.

have good diplomatic skills and ability to deal with sensitive issues at the highest administrative and political levels;

10.

possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities (be flexible and non-defensive in interactions, work cooperatively and supportively in a team);

11.

be resilient (maintain high effectiveness and a positive approach in the face of opposition and adversity);

12.

display innovation (ability to generate fresh solutions to work situations, recognise and accept imaginative solutions);

13.

be an effective planner and organiser (able to establish and monitor an appropriate course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal by using resources appropriately and delegating effectively).

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5 % of the basic salary — household allowance,

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EUR 284,20 per dependant child,

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EUR 1 235,67 — expatriation allowance.

The Chairman of the Europol Management Board

c/o Head of Human Resources

Europol

Raamweg 47

Postbus 908 50

2509 LW

Den Haag

Nederland

Fax (31-70) 318 08 61

www.europol.europa.eu.