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| 30.6.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 159/1 |
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30.6.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 159/1

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NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITION: ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITOR

NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITION: ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITOR

Reference: EF 05/01

(2005/C 159 A/01)

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in Dublin is an autonomous body established by a Regulation of the Council of Ministers of the European Communities. The European Foundation is organising an open competition to fill a vacancy and to form a reserve list for the recruitment of an:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITOR (M/F)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITOR (M/F)

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are asked to give careful attention to this notice of competition and to use only the official application form:

I.   DUTIES

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the principal duties of the Editor will be editing and (re)writing for the Foundation's English print and web publications.

The post holder will be responsible for:

| — | editing of Foundation publications including annual report, information and promotional products, |
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editing of Foundation publications including annual report, information and promotional products,

| — | editing research reports and initiating short texts where required, |
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editing research reports and initiating short texts where required,

| — | editing, updating and creating content for the Foundation's corporate website and portals, |
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editing, updating and creating content for the Foundation's corporate website and portals,

| — | assisting in contract management, |
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assisting in contract management,

| — | sourcing, (re-)writing and drafting short articles for the Foundation's publications including the monthly newsletter and biannual journal, |
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sourcing, (re-)writing and drafting short articles for the Foundation's publications including the monthly newsletter and biannual journal,

| — | liaising with external editors, |
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liaising with external editors,

| — | monitoring the editorial/production process when required, |
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monitoring the editorial/production process when required,

| — | any other information and communication tasks as required. |
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any other information and communication tasks as required.

II.   CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION

The competition is open to candidates who, by the closing date for applications, fulfil the following conditions:

A.   GENERAL CONDITIONS

| — | You must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union, |
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You must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union,

| — | you must be entitled to your full rights as a citizen, |
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you must be entitled to your full rights as a citizen,

| — | you must have fulfilled any obligations imposed on you by the laws concerning military service, |
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you must have fulfilled any obligations imposed on you by the laws concerning military service,

| — | you must be able to produce character references as to suitability for performance of the duties specified. |
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you must be able to produce character references as to suitability for performance of the duties specified.

B.   SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.   Qualifications and professional experience required

| — | A certificate of advanced secondary education is a basic requirement, |
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A certificate of advanced secondary education is a basic requirement,

| — | relevant professional qualification (preferably in journalism or communications), |
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relevant professional qualification (preferably in journalism or communications),

| — | at least five years relevant professional experience, |
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at least five years relevant professional experience,

| — | an excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken, |
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an excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken,

| — | experience in editing, copy-editing and proofreading, |
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experience in editing, copy-editing and proofreading,

| — | experience in writing or journalism, |
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experience in writing or journalism,

| — | knowledge about conditions of research, research processes and the utilisation of research results, |
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knowledge about conditions of research, research processes and the utilisation of research results,

| — | good knowledge of EU affairs, |
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good knowledge of EU affairs,

| — | documented skills in the use of information technology (MS Office, web user tools). |
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documented skills in the use of information technology (MS Office, web user tools).

2.   Knowledge of languages

You must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official working languages of the EU (Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish), and a satisfactory knowledge of one other official working language of the EU, including an excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of additional official languages of the European Union is desirable.

3.   As the successful candidate, in addition to meeting the above requirements, you will be expected to have good knowledge of relevant EU and national policy developments. You will demonstrate skills in working with others, gaining their trust and collaboration. You will have a strong customer service and quality orientation. You will demonstrate an ability to manage work and projects in a planned and structured way. You will demonstrate an ability for being innovative in your approach to work. You will be highly skilled in communicating ideas, thoughts and concepts clearly and with ease. You will demonstrate professionalism, good teamworking skills and flexibility in your approach to work.

| — | Ability to communicate effectively, to a range of different audiences, |
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Ability to communicate effectively, to a range of different audiences,

| — | organisational skills: ability to deal with multiple projects at the same time, |
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organisational skills: ability to deal with multiple projects at the same time,

| — | excellent interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation skills and ability to work well and liaise assertively with people at all levels of the organisation and externally, |
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excellent interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation skills and ability to work well and liaise assertively with people at all levels of the organisation and externally,

| — | proven ability to meet tight deadlines, |
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proven ability to meet tight deadlines,

| — | ability to work in an international environment. |
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ability to work in an international environment.

You must be able to prove that you meet the conditions for admission by means of appropriate documents (copies of diplomas, certificates from university authorities and employers, etc.).

III.   ORGANISATION OF THE COMPETITION

The competition will be based on examination of application forms followed by testing and interviewing of shortlisted candidates.

A.   EXAMINATION OF APPLICATIONS

| 1. | A list of candidates who have submitted their applications (using the official application form and by the closing date required — see Section V) and who fulfil the general conditions set out in Section II A, will be drawn up. The list and the application forms will be forwarded to the Selection Committee. To assist in the administration of applications, candidates are requested to submit a curriculum vitae in English, together with their application. |
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A list of candidates who have submitted their applications (using the official application form and by the closing date required — see Section V) and who fulfil the general conditions set out in Section II A, will be drawn up. The list and the application forms will be forwarded to the Selection Committee. To assist in the administration of applications, candidates are requested to submit a curriculum vitae in English, together with their application.

curriculum vitae

| 2. | The Selection Committee will examine the applications and draw up a list of candidates who fulfil the special conditions set out in Section II B.
  It will base its decision exclusively on the information given on the application form and backed up by supporting documents. Candidates who do not fulfil the requisite conditions for admission under Section II or who have not provided relevant documentary evidence in support of their claims by the closing date will be eliminated at this stage. A curriculum vitae will not be regarded as a supporting document.
  The most suitable candidates will be invited to tests and interview(s) with the Selection Committee. |
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The Selection Committee will examine the applications and draw up a list of candidates who fulfil the special conditions set out in Section II B.

It will base its decision exclusively on the information given on the application form and backed up by supporting documents. Candidates who do not fulfil the requisite conditions for admission under Section II or who have not provided relevant documentary evidence in support of their claims by the closing date will be eliminated at this stage. A curriculum vitae will not be regarded as a supporting document.

exclusively

curriculum vitae

The most suitable candidates will be invited to tests and interview(s) with the Selection Committee.

| 3. | Information to candidates:
  At the end of each stage candidates will receive a personal letter informing them of the decisions taken in their case. |
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Information to candidates:

At the end of each stage candidates will receive a personal letter informing them of the decisions taken in their case.

B.   RESERVE LIST

A reserve list of suitable candidates will be drawn up by the Foundation.

The list can be used as a reserve for recruitment should additional vacancies arise. It will be valid for up to two years from the closing date for this competition and may be extended. Successful candidates will be duly informed of any extension.

IV.   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Category and grade:

Category and grade:

The successful candidate will be recruited to grade B5 (B*3).

Place of employment:

Place of employment:

Dublin, Ireland. Residence within reasonable distance of the Foundation's offices will be required.

Remuneration:

Remuneration:

The initial basic monthly salary will be according to Grade B5, step 1, to B5, step 3 of the salary table under Article 66 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the EU, depending on the candidate's training and professional experience, or to Grade B*3 in accordance with the revised provisions set out in the amended Communities' Staff Regulations, as appropriate (1). It will, where appropriate, be increased by the allowances set out in the relevant Staff Regulations.

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Remuneration is subject to Community tax and other deductions laid down in the Staff Regulations. It is, however, exempt from any national taxation.

The salary is subject to the Irish weighting factor which is currently 122,3 %.

V.   APPLICATIONS

Candidates must use the official application form contained in this issue of the Official Journal or as downloaded from the Foundation's website: www.eurofound.eu.int. It must be completed, signed and posted, together with the curriculum vitae in English and photocopies of any supporting documents (diplomas, employment certificates or any other documents to support claims made on the application form), preferably by registered post not later than 11 August 2005, as attested by the postmark, to:

must

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curriculum vitae

11 August 2005

| Ms Aoife Caomhánach |
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| Secretary to Selection Committee |
| (Reference EF 05/01) |
| European Foundation for the Improvement of Living |
| and Working Conditions |
| Wyattville Road |
| Loughlinstown |
| Dublin 18 |
| Ireland |
| E-mail: recruit@eurofound.eu.int |

Ms Aoife Caomhánach

Secretary to Selection Committee

(Reference EF 05/01)

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living

and Working Conditions

Wyattville Road

Loughlinstown

Dublin 18

Ireland

E-mail: recruit@eurofound.eu.int

VI.   IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

| — | Candidates must use the official application form as mentioned in this notice. |
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Candidates must use the official application form as mentioned in this notice.

| — | The application form should be completed in English. |
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The application form should be completed in English.

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

| — | Successful candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to produce the originals of their diplomas, academic qualifications or employment certificates. |
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Successful candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to produce the originals of their diplomas, academic qualifications or employment certificates.

| — | Supporting documents will not be returned to candidates. |
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Supporting documents will not be returned to candidates.

| — | Candidates are asked to report any change of address in writing without delay, mentioning the competition number. |
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Candidates are asked to report any change of address in writing without delay, mentioning the competition number.

| — | Candidates are reminded that the Selection Committee's work and deliberations are confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with the Selection Committee 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 to the Selection Committee, Aoife Caomhánach (e-mail: recruit@eurofound.eu.int). |
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Candidates are reminded that the Selection Committee's work and deliberations are confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with the Selection Committee 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 to the Selection Committee, Aoife Caomhánach (e-mail: recruit@eurofound.eu.int).

| — | Electronic applications will not be accepted. |
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Electronic applications will not be accepted.

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(1)  The Council of Ministers is considering a proposal to change the staff status of the European Foundation. It is likely that this proposal will be approved, in which case, this post will be filled at grade B*3, if the appointment takes place after the transition to the Communities' Staff Regulation.

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