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European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)

Career opportunities

Job opportunities at the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is the single point of contact for all EU citizens who wish to work for the European Institutions.

Contract agents

There are two types of contract agents:

  • contract agents on a contract of limited duration (up to a maximum of six years) work at Commission headquarters;
  • contract agents on longer-term contracts can work in satellite offices, agencies and eventually in EU delegations.

To work in Commission (Headquarters and Delegations) candidates need to have successfully passed a full CAST competition.

For more information regarding "Who may apply ?" and the generic notice about vacancies, please visit the dedicated section.

Trainees

The European Commission has an official traineeship scheme mainly aimed at young university graduates. For further information, please consult the traineeship web pages.

Seconded national experts (SNE)

SNEs are typically seconded from the civil services of EU Member States. They are usually recruited via their Permanent Representations to the EU.

Please read carefully the eligibility criteria.

Temporary agents

In exceptional circumstances, NEAR may consider engaging temporary agents.

 

Contract Agent Vacancies - Delegations

ENTITY

NEAR.B.1.DEL.Jordan.002: Cooperation

AMMAN, Jordan

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV

TITLE

Programme Officer

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
349049
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Contribute, under the authority of the EU Delegation to Jordan and supervision of the Manager of the EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian crisis, the ‘Madad Fund’ (EUTF) in Brussels, to the local management of the EUTF and its projects, in compliance with its articles of incorporation and the procedures established by the Board of the Fund. Provide monitoring, coordination, analysis and reporting on EUTF actions as well as other resilience and stabilisation efforts in Jordan. The jobholder will also contribute to tasks related to communication and visibility of EUTF funded programmes. In country, the jobholder, under supervision of the Head of Cooperation/Head of Section Operations 2, will work in close collaboration with the Trust Fund other programme managers in the Delegation.

CONTACT

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to DELEGATION-JORDAN-VACANCYateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (DELEGATION-JORDAN-VACANCY[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to Patrick [dot] Lambrechtsatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Patrick[dot]Lambrechts[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)Head of Cooperation.

Please indicate your CAST Application ID in your application and mention the post number in subject line.

Security Clearance is compulsory for all EU Staff in delegations and has to be requested by the selected candidate before departure.

Please note that this post is financed under the Madad EU Trust Fund and is limited in time (no indefinite contract can be granted).

The end date of the post is expected to be 30 November 2025 (one contract). No renewal will be possible on this post.

DEADLINE

19 December 2023

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ENTITY

NEAR.R.5.DEL.Turkiye.006 – Finance, contracts and audit

ANKARA, Türkiye

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV

TITLE

Finance and Contracts Officer - Verification - [Chargé de mission dans la section Finances, contrats et audit]

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
87440
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Under the responsibility of the Head of Section ensure legality and regularity of all transactions in line with the Regulation, Commission procedures and prevailing instructions. In the context of decentralised management mode, the ex-ante checks of the quality, the legality, regularity and sound financial management of the tender procedures and contracts documents related to external assistance. Assisting to the Head of Section in coordinating the sector activities, including staff, when and where required, more specifically for Direct Management. Within the framework of the Staff Regulation, to carry out tasks linked to the job description as instructed by his/her superior(s).
Within the framework of the Staff Regulation, to carry out tasks linked to the job description as instructed by his/her superior(s).

CONTACT

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: DELEGATION-TURKIYE-CONTRACT-AGENTS-APPLICATIONSateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (DELEGATION-TURKIYE-CONTRACT-AGENTS-APPLICATIONS[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to Alain [dot] JOARISateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Alain[dot]JOARIS[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu)

Please indicate your CAST Application ID in your application and mention the post number in subject line.

Security Clearance is compulsory for all EU Staff in delegations and has to be requested by the selected candidate before departure.

DEADLINE

21 December 2023

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ENTITY

NEAR.R.5.DEL.Turkiye.006, Finance, contracts and audit

ANKARA, Türkiye

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG III

Living-conditions allowance: 15%

TITLE

Finance and Contracts Assistant - Initiation

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
255594
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Under the responsibility of the Head of Section ensure legality and regularity of all transactions in line with the Financial Regulation, Commission procedures and prevailing instructions. In the context of decentralised management mode, the ex-ante checks of the quality, the legality, regularity and sound financial management of the tender procedures and contracts documents related to external assistance. Within the framework of the Staff Regulation, to carry out tasks linked to the job description as instructed by his/her superior(s).

CONTACT

Alain [dot] JOARISateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Mr Alain Joaris), Head of Finance, Contracts & Audit Section

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: DELEGATION-TURKIYE-APPLICATION-FRIT-CAateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (DELEGATION-TURKIYE-APPLICATION-FRIT-CA[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to Alain [dot] JOARISateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Alain[dot]JOARIS[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu)

Please indicate your CAST Application ID in your application and mention the post number in the subject line.

Security Clearance is compulsory for all EU Staff in delegations and has to be requested by the selected candidate before departure.

Please note that this post is financed under the FRIT II Trust Fund and is limited in time (no indefinite contract can be granted).

The initial contract will be for 2 years with a possible renewal for an additional 2 (or more) years subject to budget availability.

DEADLINE

05 January 2024

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ENTITY

NEAR.D.3.DEL.Albania.003 – Operations section               

TIRANA, Albania

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV

Living-conditions allowance: 15%

TITLE

Policy Officer – Social and Economic Development

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
432134
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Ensure effective and efficient policy dialogue, programming and implementation of financial assistance in the area of the socio-economic reforms, ensuring maximum impact to support the EU membership preparation of the beneficiary countries, with a particular reference to reforms aimed at boosting economic integration within the Western Balkans through the Common Regional Market, economic integration with the European Union’s Single Market and accelerating accession, improving economic growth and strengthening regional stability. Ensure fulfilment of sector/chapter reporting obligations based on communicated cross-sections responsibilities.

CONTACT

 

hubert [dot] perrateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Mr Hubert PERR)

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent sent to: Delegation-Albania-Jobsateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Delegation-Albania-Jobs[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu) and copy to: hubert [dot] perrateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (hubert[dot]perr[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu)

Please indicate your CAST Application ID in your application and mention the post number in subject line.

Security Clearance is compulsory for all EU Staff in delegations and has to be requested by selected candidate before departure.

DEADLINE

05 January 2024

 

Contract Agent Vacancies - Headquarters

ENTITY

DG.NEAR.B2

Regional Cooperation Neighbourhood South, Economic Investment Plan

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV

TITLE

Programme Manager - EU policies / Social and Political Development

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
337329
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Programme Manager in the Sector of Good Governance and Security, in charge of democracy, human rights, civil society, independent media and youth.

CONTACT

Ms Katarina DVORSKA

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-B2atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-B2[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE

08 December 2023

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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.R4

Contracts and Finance Neighbourhood

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG III

TITLE

Finance and Contracts Assistant - Initiating Agent for Neighbourhood East (Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia)

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
171915
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Assist in the implementation and control of financial transactions and contractual aspects of programmes and projects, under the supervision of an official.

CONTACT

Bernard [dot] SAN-EMETERIO-CORDEROatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Mr Bernard SAN EMETERIO CORDERO )

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-R4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-R4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE

12 December 2023

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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.R4

Contracts and Finance Neighbourhood

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG III

TITLE

Finance and Contracts Assistant - Initiating Agent for Neighbourhood East

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
78317
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Assist in the implementation and control of financial transactions and contractual aspects of programmes and projects, under the supervision of an official.

CONTACT

Bernard [dot] SAN-EMETERIO-CORDEROatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Mr Bernard SAN EMETERIO CORDERO )

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-R4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-R4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE

12 December 2023

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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.C2

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus & Eastern Partnership Coordination

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV

TITLE

International Aid / Cooperation Officer

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
249935
OVERALL
PURPOSE

To support the implementation of reforms in the area of good governance, rule of law, democratisation and security in the Eastern Neighbourhood. In particular, design, formulate and ensure the implementation of regional, bilateral or thematic projects in the areas of good governance, rule of law, democratization and civil society. Contribute to the horizontal coordination and sectoral policy analysis related to the Eastern Partnership.

CONTACT

Mr. David CULLEN , Head of Unit

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-C2atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-C2[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE

13 December 2023

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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.B4

Türkiye

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV

TITLE

Policy Officer - Policy, Analysis, Advice and Statistics

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
239257
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Under the supervision of officials, management of EU Türkiye relations in the area of social policies (employment, social development and protection, youth, education) as well as financial services and trade related matters (competition, taxation, freedom of movement of workers and capital).

CONTACT

Katarzyna [dot] MARZECatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Katarzyna MARZEC)

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-B4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-B4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE

13 December 2023

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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.A2

Thematic Support - Rule of Law, Governance and Security

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV

TITLE

Policy Officer

VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
375965
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Contribute to the work of the Rule of Law and Democracy Team by elaborating strategic guidance documents, providing thematic expertise on justice, home affairs issues and the functioning of democratic institutions.

Support the accession negotiations, acting in particular as a back-up to the Chapter Desks 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) and 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security).

Support design and implementation of policy and programmes in the related fields in the Neighbourhood and Enlargement countries.

CONTACT

Mr. Allan Jones (Head of Unit)

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to Allan [dot] Jonesatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Allan[dot]Jones[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE

21 December 2023


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