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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.3.DEL.Tunisia.004: Operations (2)

TUNISIA, Tunis  

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEProgramme Officer - Secteurs sociaux, éducation, formation professionnelle, inclusion financière
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
259159
(Living-conditions allowance:15%)
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Sous la supervision du Chef de Section :  Gérer la mise en oeuvre des projets et programmes de coopération financière et technique avec la Tunisie dans les domaines de la protection sociale, éducation, formation professionnelle et autonomisation financière des populations vulnérables; Assurer une bonne coordination avec les autorités publiques, les représentants du secteur privé tunisien et les autres bailleurs de fonds actifs dans les domaines de compétence; Contribuer aux analyses et rapports sur la politique de voisinage pour ce qui concerne les domaines d'expertise; Dans l'intérêt du service et à la demande de la hiérarchie, assurer le remplacement de collègues couvant d'autres domaines de responsabilités, en vue de garantir la continuité du service.
CONTACT

Marina [dot] MARCHETTIateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Ms Marina Marchetti), Head of Section 

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: delegation-tunisia-recruteateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (delegation-tunisia-recrute[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to fatma [dot] ayadiateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (fatma[dot]ayadi[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.

DEADLINE02/08/2024, 5 pm (Brussels time)
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ENTITY

NEAR.B.1.DEL.Syria.003 – Team Cooperation

LEBANON, Beirut – Currently under evacuation in Brussels. The evacuation is declared until 15/09/2024 but can be reassessed. Temporarily 'no children' posting.

FUNCTION /
GRADE

FG IV 

Living-conditions allowance: (30% (in case of assignment to Beirut, LEBANON)

TITLEProgramme Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
260154
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Head of Section: The Programme Officer will contribute to the definition and implementation of EU-funded non-humanitarian assistance managed by the Operations Section of the EU Delegation to Syria. The portfolio of the incumbent shall cover in particular the sectors of education, child protection and assistance to Palestine refugees. The main emphasis of the job is therefore to support the strengthening of those sectors, by ensuring more sustainable responses to immediate and protracted needs, inadequate essential services, and collapsing infrastructure across Syria. The incumbent may also be expected to contribute to multi-sectoral early recovery programmes (e.g. in the form of area-based programme).

The sectors covered by the job may however evolve and flexibility is important, in particular with a view to replacing absent colleagues and/or supporting the section and Delegation on emerging priorities.

In the areas of her/his responsibility, s/he will also be asked to provide analytical inputs on a regular basis for the EU to better align its assistance to Syria to the evolution of the conflict in line with EU Strategy for Syria and the EU parameters for engagement.

CONTACT

Xavier [dot] CAMUSatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Mr Xavier Camus )

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: : NEAR-B1atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-B1[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Xavier [dot] CAMUSatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Xavier[dot]CAMUS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) (contact point)

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.

DEADLINE20/09/2024


Contract Agent Vacancies - Headquarters

 

ENTITY

DG.NEAR.D.2 

Montenegro, Serbia

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEPolicy Officer - Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
449070
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of an official, to take forward the implementation of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans for Montenegro and Serbia, including through the coordination of policy dialogue and of monitoring and assessment of progress in the fulfilment of the qualitative and quantitative steps set out in the partner countries’ Reform Agendas, as well as coordination of the related decision making and financial workflows. To contribute towards the definition, promotion and implementation of EU policies concerning Montenegro, in particular related to the internal market
CONTACT

Cindy [dot] Van-Den-Boogertatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Cindy Van den Boogert) (Deputy Head of Unit) 

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-D2atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-D2[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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

DEADLINE29 July 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.A.2 

Thematic Support - Rule of Law, Governance and Security

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEPolicy Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
427278
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Contribute to the work of the Human Rights and Civil Society Team by elaborating strategic guidance documents, providing thematic expertise on civil society and selected human rights issues. Support design and implementation of policy and programmes in the field of civil society and human rights in the Neighbourhood and Enlargement countries. Coordinate the implementation in NEAR of the Thematic Programme on Civil Society under NDICI. Coordinate the NEAR share of the “Knowledge Hub for expertise on Gender equality, Disability and Human Rights Based Approach”. Act as a back¬up to other team members as necessary.
CONTACT

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).

DEADLINE2 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.A.5 

IFIs and Investments: Blended Finance and EU Guarantees

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEProgramme Manager - Risk Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
450197
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Contribute with risk analysis, credit risk modelling and monitoring to the design and implementation of EU budgetary guarantees, in particular the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD) guarantee, the External Lending Mandate (ELM), the External Action Guarantee (EAG) and the Ukraine Guarantee established under the Ukraine Facility regulation, as well as relevant financial instruments under the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus.
CONTACT

Barbara [dot] BANKIatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (BANKI GARDINAL Barbara) (Head of Unit) 

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-A5atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-A5[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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

DEADLINE2 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.C.2

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus & Eastern Partnership Coordination

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG II
TITLEAdministrative Assistant - to the Head of Unit, Deputy Head of Unit and the team
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
192512
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Provide administrative secretarial support and document management services to the Head of Unit, Deputy Head of Unit and the rest of the team.
CONTACT

%20David [dot] cullenatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (CULLEN David) (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).

DEADLINE2 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.C.2

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus & Eastern Partnership Coordination

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEInternational Aid / Cooperation Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
448214
OVERALL
PURPOSE
To advise on and manage, under the supervision of the Head of Sector/Team leader, the implementation of bilateral assistance programmes and projects in areas falling under the responsibility of the Operations' sector managing the assistance to the people of Belarus and Russian civil society. To contribute to the programming, identification and formulation of new assistance programmes in the respective area of responsibility. To ensure close cooperation with relevant geo and regional Eastern Partnership coordinators from other teams of the same unit, other services, other DGs and the EEAS. To liaise with sector stakeholders in the respective area of responsibility. To support the Head of Sector/Team leader in coordinating operations and horizontal files. To ensure timely and good quality contributions to briefs, reports, replies to internal and external requests related to the assigned area of responsibility.
CONTACT

%20David [dot] cullenatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (CULLEN David) (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).

DEADLINE2 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.D.4

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEPolicy Officer - European Integration - Economic and trade desk
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
423511
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of an official or a temporary agent, contribute to the definition, coordination and implementation of EU policies concerning Kosovo, with a particular focus on the economic criteria, strengthening Kosovo’s economic and trade development and alignment with the EU acquis and obligations under the SAA and Economic Reform Programmes. Contribute towards the definition, coordination and implementation of EU policies on Chapter 4 (free movement of capital) for all candidate countries and potential candidates, and across DG NEAR when necessary, in close cooperation with the relevant Commission services. Coordination, for NEAR D4, of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and contact point for digital transition under the Economic and Investment Plan. Responsibility for chapters 4 (free movement of capital), 9 (financial services), 16 (taxation), 17 (economic and monetary policy), 18 (statistics), 20 (enterprise and industrial policy), 29 (customs union), 30 (external relations) for Kosovo and back up for Bosnia and Herzegovina and for internal market.
CONTACT

Barbara [dot] JESUS-GIMENOatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Ms JESUS-GIMENO Barbara) (Head of Unit) 

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-D4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-D4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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

DEADLINE2 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.D.4

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG III
TITLEPolicy Assistant - Rule of Law – Chapter 23 - Kosovo
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
339537
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of an official, contribute to the definition, coordination and implementation of EU policies concerning Kosovo, with a particular focus on rule of law, especially human rights and fundamental freedoms and judiciary (chapter 23 judiciary and fundamental rights) and alignment with the EU acquis and obligations under the SAA, and other chapters as required by the Head of Unit. Backup for Chapter 24 (home affairs) 
CONTACT

Barbara [dot] JESUS-GIMENOatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Ms JESUS-GIMENO Barbara) (Head of Unit) 

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-D4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-D4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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

DEADLINE2 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.R.4

Contracts and Finance Neighbourhood

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG III
TITLEFinance and Contracts Assistant - Financial Initiating Agent (FIA)
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
337499
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of an official, to assist in the implementation and control of financial transactions and contractual aspects of programmes and projects related within the portfolio managed by DG NEAR's Directorate R, Unit R.4 “Contracts and Finance Neighbourhood”.
CONTACT

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

DEADLINE5 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.R.1

Resource Planning and IT

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG II
TITLEDocument Management Agent - Records Management
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
420477
OVERALL
PURPOSE
To manage the receipt, assignment, registration, distribution, filing and archiving of DG NEAR document workflow.
CONTACT

Laura-Francisca [dot] URENA-BOSCH1atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Laura Urena Bosch), Eric [dot] TROTEMANNatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Eric Trotemann)

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-R1atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-R1[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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

DEADLINE5 August 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.A.3 

Thematic Support – An economy that works for people, green, digital and connected

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG II
TITLEAdministrative Agent
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
448268
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Provide administrative secretarial support, document management services and human resources support to the Unit and to the Directorate as needed.
CONTACT

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to NEAR-Aatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (NEAR-A[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Mathieu [dot] Bousquetatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Mathieu[dot]Bousquet[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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

DEADLINE3 September 2024
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ENTITY

DG.NEAR.A.2 

Thematic Support - Rule of Law, Governance and Security

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEPolicy Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
375562
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of an official and the team leader, contribute to the work of the unit on security issues including organised crime, counter-terrorism and law enforcement cooperation (including EMPACT), and ensure coherence of anti-money laundering / anti-corruption / integrity policy linked to increased investments / assistance in the neighbourhood and enlargement countries.
CONTACT

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).

DEADLINE9 September 2024


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