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| 31.10.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 262/1 |
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31.10.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 262/1

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DIRECTORATE GENERAL ENVIRONMENT (DG ENV)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL ENVIRONMENT (DG ENV)

Publication of a notice of vacancy for the post of Principal Adviser (grade AD 14)

COM/2006/10033

(2006/C 262 A/01)

We propose:

The position of Principal Adviser, who will need to work on the various policy areas covered by the DG and bring together analysis and conclusions on a wide range of inter-related issues and questions. In particular, the tasks of the Principal Adviser will focus on cross-cutting issues to contribute to the internal coordination of the DG and to enhance the integration of environmental priorities in other Community policies, for example: Environment and transport, sustainable mobility, the links to climate change, etc.; Environment and energy, including renewable energy, more efficient use of fossil fuels, etc.; Environment and competitiveness, for example looking at eco-efficiency, costs of environmental damage, trade-off between environment and economic benefits, the link with the Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs etc.; Impacts of environmental damage on human health.

We look for:

Candidates who must have a sound and extensive knowledge and experience in coordination of a wide range of public policy issues, preferably both at Community and Member State levels. Experience in integration of the environment into other policies would be an advantage. The candidate must be able to demonstrate: — Proven negotiating skills; — Excellent written and oral communication skills; — A sound understanding of economics and the business world. Experience in developing policy is necessary. Applicants should demonstrate a good knowledge of the EU Institutions.

Applicants should demonstrate a good knowledge of the EU Institutions

Applicants must:

| 1. | Be a citizen of one of the EU Member States; |
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Be a citizen of one of the EU Member States;

| 2. | Hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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Hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | Have at least 15 years post graduate 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 in a management or advisory function at high level; |
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Have at least 15 years post graduate 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 in a management or advisory function at high level;

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| 4. | Have a thorough knowledge of one of the EU official languages and an adequate knowledge of another of these languages. |
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Have a thorough knowledge of one of the EU official languages and an adequate knowledge of another of these languages.

The Principal Adviser will be selected and appointed by the Commission according to its selection and recruitment procedures. Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for AD 14 grade officials of the European Communities. The Commission applies an equal opportunities policy.

Full job description, selection criteria and application details can be found at

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/personnel_administration/working_senior_mgt_en.htm.

The link to the on-line application is:

The link to the on-line application is:

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/personnel_administration/seniormanagementvacancies/index_en.html.

If you encounter technical problems, please send an e-mail to:

ADMIN-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu.

The closing date for registration is 4 December 2006. On-line registration will not be possible after 12 noon Brussels time.

The closing date for registration is 4 December 2006.

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