14.10.2009   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 246/1

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directing and managing the Foundation and implementing the decisions of the Governing Board,

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developing the strategy and work programme of the Foundation in line with the decisions of the Governing Board,

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exercising overall responsibility for the financial affairs of the Foundation in conformance with Article 142 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities,

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ensuring the effective representation and public relations of the Foundation at the most senior level in its dealings with the European institutions and bodies throughout the European Union, including representation of the Foundation at conferences, seminars, and media events,

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exercising authority over the staff of the Foundation, including their recruitment, stipulation of the qualifications required of them and their dismissal,

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preparing the activities of the Governing Board and accounting to the Governing Board for the running of the Foundation,

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drawing up an annual programme of work, and a four-year programme, for the approval of the Governing Board, taking account of the opinions of the Community institutions and the European Economic and Social Committee,

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ensuring the quality of the Foundation's work and the development of its reputation as an acknowledged leader in its field of expertise.

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have well-developed management and leadership skills, proven in an international environment,

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have the ability to develop a vision of how the Foundation can address the new challenges facing the work environment,

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have relevant professional experience in the field of living and working conditions,

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have a good scientific reputation, documented by publications and/or research work,

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have advanced interpersonal and presentation skills,

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have the ability to interact and negotiate at a senior management level with the European Union institutions, public authorities and a range of social partners, and preferably have experience in this area,

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have a thorough understanding of the EU institutions and how they operate and interact, and of EU policies and international activities of relevance to the activities of the Foundation,

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have a good knowledge of other languages of the European Union in order to be able to work effectively in the Foundation and with its institutional and personal associates.

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be a national of a Member State of the European Union,

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university degree or diploma: have:

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professional experience: have at least 15 years' postgraduate experience acquired after the required qualification referred to above was obtained,

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relevant professional experience: of the 15 years of professional experience, have acquired, at least five years in the domain of the Foundation's activities,

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management experience: have at least five years of professional experience gained in a high-level management function involving responsibility for the management of staff and finance,

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have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Communities and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the Communities. A good command of English is required, as it is the working language of the Foundation,

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be able to produce character references as to suitability for performance of the duties of the post,

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be able to carry out the entire five-year mandate before reaching retirement age, which is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 65 years for temporary agents.

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A Pre-selection Committee, assisted by an external consultant, will examine the applications and draw up a draft list of best-qualified candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria (section IV) and most closely meet the selection criteria (section III) for the post.

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The best-qualified candidates may be invited for interview, possibly by telephone, and testing by external consultants on behalf of the Pre-selection Committee. Based on the results of these interviews and tests, the pre-selection committee will draw up a list of most suitable candidates. These most suitable candidates will be invited to an interview with the Pre-selection Committee which will establish a shortlist of candidates. Candidates will be tested on their oral and written proficiency in some or all of the languages listed in their application. The shortlist from this stage will be submitted to the Foundation's Governing Board for approval. The Governing Board will submit the shortlist to the Commission.

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Candidates shortlisted by the Foundation will then be called for an interview with the Commission's Consultative Committee on Appointments (CCA) and will have to undergo testing by an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants. Candidates who are shortlisted by the CCA will then be interviewed by the relevant Commissioners.

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Following these interviews, the Commission will appoint the Director of the Foundation. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post within three months of nomination by the Commission.

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a letter of motivation;

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a free-format curriculum vitae (CV). The CV should preferably be drafted using the Europass CV format (4). Applicants are explicitly requested to highlight and give a brief account of the experience and expertise relevant to the job as well as details on the size — number of staff — budget and nature of the departments they have previously managed.

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a completed application form. Candidates must use the official application form associated with this vacancy notice on the Foundation's website at www.eurofound.europa.eu. The application form should be completed in English.

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Applicants are asked to report any change of address, phone number or e-mail in writing without delay and quoting their candidate number to the Secretary of the Competition: Mr Raymond Comerford, Head of Human Resources, Eurofound, Wyattville Road, Loughlinstown, Dublin, e-mail: rac@eurofound.europa.eu

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In preparing their applications, candidates may in no event refer to documents, applications or other forms submitted in connection with previous applications.

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Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to produce copies of their diplomas, academic qualifications and employment certificates, with proof of nationality and a recent passport type photo.

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Supporting documents will not be returned to candidates.

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Please ensure that the e-mail address provided on your application is correct (and that your mailbox is not full), as most correspondence will be by e-mail.

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Candidates are reminded that the selection procedures and deliberations are confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with any individuals involved in the selection process or for anybody to do so on their behalf. All enquiries or requests for information or documentation in relation to the competition should be addressed to the Secretary of the competition: Mr Raymond Comerford.

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The Commission reserves the right to extend the closing date of this vacancy by publication in the Official Journal of the European Union only.