# Official Journal C 221A/7 Ju

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 657 June 2022 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 221A

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 657 June 2022

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| 2022/C 221 A/01 | European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20080 | 1 |
| 2022/C 221 A/02 | KDT Joint Undertaking – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20081 | 7 |
| 2022/C 221 A/03 | Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director of the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20082 | 14 |
| 2022/C 221 A/04 | The European Environment Agency (EEA) – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20083 | 20 |
| 2022/C 221 A/05 | Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) – Angers (France) – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Vice-President (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 12) – COM/2022/20084 | 26 |

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V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2022/C 221 A/01

European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20080

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2022/C 221 A/02

KDT Joint Undertaking – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20081

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2022/C 221 A/03

Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director of the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20082

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2022/C 221 A/04

The European Environment Agency (EEA) – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14) – COM/2022/20083

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2022/C 221 A/05

Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) – Angers (France) – Publication of a vacancy for the function of Vice-President (Temporary Agent – Grade AD 12) – COM/2022/20084

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European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre

Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director

(Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14)

COM/2022/20080

(2022/C 221 A/01)

We are

The European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre (hereafter ‘the Centre’) was established by Regulation (EU) 2021/887 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) (hereafter ‘the Regulation establishing the Centre’). In accordance with the Article 3 of that Regulation, the mission of the Centre, and the related Network of National Coordination Centres, is to:

| — | strengthen leadership and strategic autonomy of the European Union (‘EU’ or ‘the Union’) in the area of cybersecurity by retaining and developing the EU’s research, academic, societal, technological and industrial cybersecurity capacities and capabilities necessary to enhance trust and security in the Digital Single Market, including by retaining and developing the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of data; |
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strengthen leadership and strategic autonomy of the European Union (‘EU’ or ‘the Union’) in the area of cybersecurity by retaining and developing the EU’s research, academic, societal, technological and industrial cybersecurity capacities and capabilities necessary to enhance trust and security in the Digital Single Market, including by retaining and developing the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of data;

| — | support EU technological capacities, capabilities and skills in relation to the resilience and reliability of the infrastructure of network and information systems, including critical infrastructure and commonly used hardware and software in the Union; |
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support EU technological capacities, capabilities and skills in relation to the resilience and reliability of the infrastructure of network and information systems, including critical infrastructure and commonly used hardware and software in the Union;

| — | increase the global competitiveness of the Union’s cybersecurity industry, ensure high cybersecurity standards throughout the Union and turn cybersecurity into a competitive advantage for other Union industries; |
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increase the global competitiveness of the Union’s cybersecurity industry, ensure high cybersecurity standards throughout the Union and turn cybersecurity into a competitive advantage for other Union industries;

| — | undertake these tasks in collaboration with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the Cybersecurity Competence Community, as appropriate. |
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undertake these tasks in collaboration with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the Cybersecurity Competence Community, as appropriate.

| — | in accordance with the legislative acts establishing the relevant programmes, in particular Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme, use relevant Union financial resources in such a way as to contribute to the mission mentioned above. |
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in accordance with the legislative acts establishing the relevant programmes, in particular Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme, use relevant Union financial resources in such a way as to contribute to the mission mentioned above.

This mission is translated into objectives and tasks of the Centre, which are specified respectively in Articles 4 and 5 of the referred Regulation.

The Centre will be made up of 53 staff and will manage a budget of about EUR 200 000 000 (2).

We propose

We offer a senior manager position to lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals called to support a key priority area for the future of the EU.

The Executive Director shall be responsible for operations and for the day-to-day management of the Centre and shall be its legal representative. The Executive Director shall be accountable to the Governing Board of the Centre and perform her or his duties with complete independence within the powers assigned to her or him. The Executive Director shall be supported by the staff of the Centre.

In particular, the Executive Director shall carry out the following tasks in an independent manner:

| — | implement the decisions adopted by the Governing Board; |
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implement the decisions adopted by the Governing Board;

| — | support the Governing Board in its work, provide the secretariat for its meetings and supply all information necessary for the performance of its duties; |
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support the Governing Board in its work, provide the secretariat for its meetings and supply all information necessary for the performance of its duties;

| — | after consultation with the Governing Board and the Commission, and taking into account the input of the National Coordination Centres and the Cybersecurity Competence Community, prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the Agenda of the Centre; in accordance with the Agenda, adopt the draft multiannual work programme and the draft annual work programme of the Centre, including the calls for proposals, calls for expressions of interest and calls for tenders needed to implement the annual work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates as proposed by the Member States and the Commission; |
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after consultation with the Governing Board and the Commission, and taking into account the input of the National Coordination Centres and the Cybersecurity Competence Community, prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the Agenda of the Centre; in accordance with the Agenda, adopt the draft multiannual work programme and the draft annual work programme of the Centre, including the calls for proposals, calls for expressions of interest and calls for tenders needed to implement the annual work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates as proposed by the Member States and the Commission;

| — | prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the draft annual budget, including the corresponding establishment plan referred to in point (l) of Article 13(3) of the Regulation establishing the Centre, indicating the number of temporary posts in each grade and function group and the number of contract staff and seconded national experts expressed in full-time equivalents; |
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prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the draft annual budget, including the corresponding establishment plan referred to in point (l) of Article 13(3) of the Regulation establishing the Centre, indicating the number of temporary posts in each grade and function group and the number of contract staff and seconded national experts expressed in full-time equivalents;

| — | implement the annual work programme and the multiannual work programme and report to the Governing Board thereon; |
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implement the annual work programme and the multiannual work programme and report to the Governing Board thereon;

| — | be responsible for administrative, financial and staff matters, including the implementation of the Centre budget, taking due account of advice received from the Internal Auditing Function, within the limits of the decisions referred to in points (e), (l), (t), (u), (v) and (w) of Article 13(3) of the Regulation establishing the Centre; |
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be responsible for administrative, financial and staff matters, including the implementation of the Centre budget, taking due account of advice received from the Internal Auditing Function, within the limits of the decisions referred to in points (e), (l), (t), (u), (v) and (w) of Article 13(3) of the Regulation establishing the Centre;

| — | approve and manage the launch of calls for proposals, in accordance with the annual work programme and administer the grant agreements and decisions; |
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approve and manage the launch of calls for proposals, in accordance with the annual work programme and administer the grant agreements and decisions;

| — | approve the list of actions selected for funding on the basis of a ranking list established by a panel of independent experts; |
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approve the list of actions selected for funding on the basis of a ranking list established by a panel of independent experts;

| — | submit the draft annual accounts and balance sheet to the internal auditing function, and subsequently to the Governing Board; |
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submit the draft annual accounts and balance sheet to the internal auditing function, and subsequently to the Governing Board;

| — | establish and ensure the functioning of an effective and efficient internal control system and report any significant change to it to the Governing Board; |
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establish and ensure the functioning of an effective and efficient internal control system and report any significant change to it to the Governing Board;

| — | ensure effective communication with the Union’s institutions and report, upon invitation, to the European Parliament and to the Council; |
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ensure effective communication with the Union’s institutions and report, upon invitation, to the European Parliament and to the Council;

| — | perform any other tasks entrusted or delegated to her or him by the Governing Board. |
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perform any other tasks entrusted or delegated to her or him by the Governing Board.

The full list of tasks is laid down in Article 17 of the Regulation establishing the Centre.

We look for (selection criteria)

In accordance with Article 16 of the Regulation establishing the Centre, the Executive Director shall be a person with expertise and a strong reputation in the areas where the Centre operates. Accordingly, the selected candidate shall fulfil the following criteria:

Management skills:

| — | Experience in successfully setting up and managing teams, programmes and projects, notably in an international and multidisciplinary environment. |
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Experience in successfully setting up and managing teams, programmes and projects, notably in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

| — | Experience in the management of financial resources, notably in a European and/or international environment. Experience in the management of financial resources in the fields of research and innovation, information and communication technology and/or cybersecurity, and in relation to open calls for proposals, would be an asset. |
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Experience in the management of financial resources, notably in a European and/or international environment. Experience in the management of financial resources in the fields of research and innovation, information and communication technology and/or cybersecurity, and in relation to open calls for proposals, would be an asset.

| — | Ability to design and implement strategic vision in the domains relevant for the Centre, in view to deliver on the priorities as defined by the Governing Board, and to mobilise the support of stakeholders. |
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Ability to design and implement strategic vision in the domains relevant for the Centre, in view to deliver on the priorities as defined by the Governing Board, and to mobilise the support of stakeholders.

Specialist skills and experience:

| — | A good understanding of key cybersecurity issues, such as strategic, regulatory, policy, operational, technical, research, innovation and industrial matters, at national, European and international level. Knowledge of cybersecurity links to relevant information and communication domains (such as future networks, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, etc.) would be an asset. |
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A good understanding of key cybersecurity issues, such as strategic, regulatory, policy, operational, technical, research, innovation and industrial matters, at national, European and international level. Knowledge of cybersecurity links to relevant information and communication domains (such as future networks, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, etc.) would be an asset.

| — | A good understanding of roles, responsibilities and cooperation mechanisms in the field of cybersecurity in the EU. |
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A good understanding of roles, responsibilities and cooperation mechanisms in the field of cybersecurity in the EU.

| — | Experience in research, development, innovation and uptake in relation to information and security technologies. In this regard, specific experience on cybersecurity would be an asset. |
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Experience in research, development, innovation and uptake in relation to information and security technologies. In this regard, specific experience on cybersecurity would be an asset.

| — | Experience in cybersecurity communication contexts including crisis communications. Experience in cybersecurity awareness raising and in cybersecurity community support activities would be an asset. |
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Experience in cybersecurity communication contexts including crisis communications. Experience in cybersecurity awareness raising and in cybersecurity community support activities would be an asset.

| — | A good understanding of the EU Institutions, Bodies and Agencies, as well as the ability to efficiently interact with them and with Member States’ competent authorities. |
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A good understanding of the EU Institutions, Bodies and Agencies, as well as the ability to efficiently interact with them and with Member States’ competent authorities.

Personal qualities:

| — | Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability and experience to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing, with both specialised and non-specialised interlocutors and audiences, and to cooperate with relevant stakeholders as well as to represent the Centre in external fora. |
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability and experience to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing, with both specialised and non-specialised interlocutors and audiences, and to cooperate with relevant stakeholders as well as to represent the Centre in external fora.

| — | Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, organisational and negotiation skills as well as the ability to build trusted working relationships with stakeholders relevant to the Centre. |
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Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, organisational and negotiation skills as well as the ability to build trusted working relationships with stakeholders relevant to the Centre.

Candidates must (eligibility requirements)

Candidates will only be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following formal requirements to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:

| — | Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union. |
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Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union.

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  — | either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more; |
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University degree or diploma: candidates must have:

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either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more;

| — | or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this 1 year’s professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below). |
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or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this 1 year’s professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below).

| — | Professional experience (3): candidates must have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Centre. |
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Professional experience (3): candidates must have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Centre.

| — | Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high-level management function (4) relevant for this position. |
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Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high-level management function (4) relevant for this position.

| — | Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the EU (5) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language. |
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Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the EU (5) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language.

| — | Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of 4 years (see also the first footnote in the section on conditions of employment) before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the EU (6)). |
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Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of 4 years (see also the first footnote in the section on conditions of employment) before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the EU (6)).

Selection and appointment

In accordance with Article 16 of the Regulation establishing the Centre, the Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open, transparent and non-discriminatory selection procedure

To establish this shortlist, the European Commission organises a selection in accordance with its selection and recruitment procedures (see the Document on Senior Officials Policy (7)).

As part of this selection procedure, the European Commission sets up a pre-selection panel. This panel analyses all applications, proceeds with a first eligibility verification and identifies candidates having the best profile in view of the selection criteria mentioned above, and who may be invited for an interview with the pre-selection panel.

Following these interviews, the pre-selection panel draws up its conclusions and proposes a list of candidates for further interviews with the European Commission’s Consultative Committee on Appointments (CCA). The CCA, taking into consideration the conclusions of the pre-selection panel, will decide on the candidates to be invited for an interview.

Candidates who are called for an interview with the CCA participate in a full-day management assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants. Taking account of the results of the interview and the report of the assessment centre, the CCA establishes a shortlist of candidates it considers suitable to exercise the function of Executive Director of the Centre.

Candidates on the CCA shortlist will be interviewed by the Member(s) of the Commission responsible for the Directorate-General in charge of the relations with the Centre (8).

Following these interviews, the European Commission adopts a shortlist of the most suitable candidates, which will be communicated to the Governing Board of the Centre. The latter may decide to interview the candidates before appointing the Director from among the candidates on the Commission shortlist. Inclusion on this shortlist does not guarantee appointment.

Candidates may be required to undergo further interviews and/or tests in addition to those indicated above. They could also be required to deliver a statement before the relevant committee(s) of the European Parliament.

The selected candidate should hold, or be in the position to obtain, a valid security clearance certificate from his/her national security authority. A personal security clearance is an administrative decision following completion of a security screening conducted by the individual’s competent national security authority in accordance with applicable national security laws and regulations, and certifying that an individual may be allowed to access classified information up to a specified level. (Note that the necessary procedure for obtaining a security clearance can be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate).

Until the personal security clearance has been granted by the Member State concerned and the clearance procedure completed with the legally required briefing from the European Commission’s Security Directorate, the candidate will not be able to access EU Classified Information (EUCI) at the level of CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or above, nor attend any meetings at which such EUCI is discussed.

Equal opportunities

The European Commission and the Centre apply a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations (9). Applications that could contribute towards more diversity, gender equality and overall geographical balance are welcome. The Regulation establishing the Centre specifically sets out that in the implementation of the Regulation, shortlists should comprise several candidates, with the aim of ensuring gender balance. Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.

Conditions of employment

The salaries and conditions of employment are laid down in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

The successful candidate will be engaged by the Governing Board of the Centre as a Temporary Agent at grade AD 14 (10). She/ he will be classified depending on the length of her/his previous professional experience in step 1 or step 2 within that grade.

She/he will be appointed for an initial mandate of 4 years, with a possible prolongation for a maximum another 4 years.

Applicants should note the requirement under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.

The place of employment is Bucharest. The Director is expected to regularly travel to Brussels, especially during an initial period after her/his appointment.

Independence and declaration of interests

Before taking up his/her duties, the Director will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to declare any interests, which might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence.

Application procedure

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all eligibility requirements (‘Candidates must’), particularly concerning the types of diploma, high-level professional experience as well as linguistic capacity required. Failure to meet any of the eligibility requirements means an automatic exclusion from the selection procedure.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet on the following website and follow the instructions concerning the various stages of the procedure:

https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/

You must have a valid email address. This will be used to confirm your registration as well as to remain in contact with you during the different stages of the procedure. Therefore, please keep the European Commission informed about any change in your email address.

To complete your application, you need to upload a CV in PDF format, preferably using the Europass CV format (11) and to fill out, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Your CV and your letter of motivation may be submitted in any of the official languages of the European Union.

Once you have finished your online registration, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been registered. If you do not receive a confirmation mail, your application has not been registered!

Please note that it is not possible to monitor the progress of your application online. You will be contacted directly by the European Commission regarding the status of your application.

If you require more information and/or encounter technical problems, please send an email to: HR-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 6 September 2022, 12.00 noon Brussels time, following which registration is no longer possible.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time. We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy internet traffic or a fault with your internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will no longer be able to introduce any data. Late registrations are not accepted.

Important information for candidates

Candidates are reminded that the work of the different selection panels is confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with their individual members or for anybody to do so on their behalf. All queries must be addressed to the secretariat of the relevant panel.

Protection of personal data

The Commission will ensure that candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (12). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  Regulation (EU) 2021/887 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 establishing the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres (OJ L 202, 8.6.2021, p. 1).

(2)  Staff and budget numbers based on projections for 2023.

(3)  Professional experience is only taken into consideration if it represents an actual work relationship defined as real, genuine work, on a paid basis and as employee (any type of contract) or provider of a service. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the certified percentage of full-time hours worked. Maternity leave / parental leave / leave for adoption is taken into consideration if it is in the framework of a work contract. PhDs are assimilated to professional experience, even when unpaid, but for a duration of 3 years maximum, provided that the PhD has been successfully completed. A given period may be counted only once.

(4)  In their curriculum vitae, candidates should clearly indicate for all years during which management experience has been acquired: (1) title and role of management positions held; (2) numbers of staff overseen in these positions; (3) the size of budgets managed; (4) numbers of hierarchical layers above and below; and (5) number of peers.

(5)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01958R0001-20130701

(6)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(7)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/compilation-of-the-senior-official-policy-at-the-european-commission_en.pdf (only exists in English).

(8)  Unless the Member of the Commission concerned, in line with the Commission Decision of 5 December 2007 (PV(2007) 1811) and 30 September 2020 (PV(2020) 2351), has delegated this task.

(9)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(10)  The correction coefficient applicable to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union for Romania is set at 68,5 % as from 1 July 2021. This coefficient is subject to an annual revision.

(11)  You can find information on how to create your Europass CV online at: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv .

(12)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).

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KDT Joint Undertaking

Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director

(Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14)

COM/2022/20081

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We are

Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking (KDT Joint Undertaking) is a public-private European Partnership aimed at leveraging investments in the electronics sector in Europe to research and develop innovative key digital technologies. The KDT Joint Undertaking fosters research and innovation collaboration between stakeholders such as industry, public authorities, academia, and research and technology organisations, pulling together and focusing efforts. The KDT Joint Undertaking’s strategy is aligned with the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and the programmes of Participating States to attract private investments and contribute to the effectiveness of public support by avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts, thus contributing to the development of a strong and globally competitive industry in the European Union. The KDT Joint Undertaking is based in Brussels, Belgium.

As part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027 and in line with the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, the KDT Joint Undertaking is one of the nine Joint Undertakings established under the Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 (1). The KDT Joint Undertaking is the successor to the former ECSEL Joint Undertaking (2) and supports the latter’s ongoing projects, being the legal and universal successor in respect of all contracts, including employment contracts and grant agreements, liabilities and acquired property of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

The KDT Joint Undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that will reinforce the Union’s technological autonomy in electronic components and systems, establishes the Union’s scientific excellence and innovation leadership in emerging components and systems technologies, and ensures that components and systems will address Europe’s societal and environmental challenges.

During the lifetime of the KDT Joint Undertaking, from 2021 to 2031, the maximum financial contribution from the European Union to the KDT Joint Undertaking, will be EUR 1,8 billion. At the same time, the KDT Participating States will make a total contribution that is commensurate with the amount of the Union contribution. The private members of the KDT Joint Undertaking, which are the same as in the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (the industrial associations ‘AENEAS’, ‘INSIDE’ (former ARTEMISIA) and ‘EPoSS’ or their constituent and affiliated entities), will make a contribution of at least EUR 2,5 billion. The administrative costs of the KDT Joint Undertaking’s Office during its lifetime will be in the range of EUR 50 million. These administrative costs will be divided equally between the Union and the private members.

The KDT Joint Undertaking is currently composed of 30 staff. For further information, please consult the website of the KDT JU, available at https://www.kdt-ju.europa.eu/

On 8 February 2022, the Commission proposed the ‘European Chips Act’, a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU’s security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications (3). As part of the Chips Act, the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 is proposed to be amended (4) so as to increase the scope of the activities of the current KDT Joint Undertaking, proposed to be renamed ‘Chips Joint Undertaking’. The renamed Chips Joint Undertaking would start its additional activities once the Chips Act regulation has entered into force. It would continue to implement the activities of the KDT Joint Undertaking as well as the largest part of the ‘Chips for Europe Initiative’ established under the Chips Act. This would include investments into innovation and capacity building activities, such as pilot lines, design infrastructures, and competence centres.

The proposed maximum financial contribution from the European Union to the Chips Joint Undertaking, would be in total EUR 4,175 billion (during its lifetime until 2031), with a commensurate contribution from the Participating States. The administrative costs of the Chips Joint Undertaking’s Office during its lifetime are proposed to be in the range of EUR 80 million.

Consequently, the personnel of the renamed Chips Joint Undertaking is proposed to be increased to 50 staff by 2026.

We propose

The Executive Director is the legal representative of the Joint Undertaking. S/he represents the Joint Undertaking towards the KDT community. S/he shall perform her/his tasks with independence and shall be accountable to the Governing Board.

The Executive Director will lead and manage the Joint Undertaking and take overall responsibility for its operations including budget implementation, as well as ensure the achievement of its objectives.

Based on Article 19 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085, the Executive Director's responsibilities and tasks will include:

| — | Act as the chief executive responsible for the day-to-day management of the Joint Undertaking in accordance with the decisions of the Governing Board. S/he shall provide the Governing Board with all information necessary for the performance of its functions. Without prejudice to the respective competencies of the Union institutions and the Governing Board, the Executive Director shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government or from any other body. |
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Act as the chief executive responsible for the day-to-day management of the Joint Undertaking in accordance with the decisions of the Governing Board. S/he shall provide the Governing Board with all information necessary for the performance of its functions. Without prejudice to the respective competencies of the Union institutions and the Governing Board, the Executive Director shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government or from any other body.

| — | Act as the legal representative of the Joint Undertaking. S/he shall be accountable to the Governing Board of the Joint Undertaking. |
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Act as the legal representative of the Joint Undertaking. S/he shall be accountable to the Governing Board of the Joint Undertaking.

| — | Implement the budget of the Joint Undertaking. |
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Implement the budget of the Joint Undertaking.

| — | Carry out the following tasks for the Joint Undertaking:






  — | ensure sustainable and efficient management of the Joint Undertaking; |
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Carry out the following tasks for the Joint Undertaking:

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ensure sustainable and efficient management of the Joint Undertaking;

| — | prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the draft annual budget and the staff establishment plan; |
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prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the draft annual budget and the staff establishment plan;

| — | prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates for the Joint Undertaking, to implement the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda; |
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prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board the work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates for the Joint Undertaking, to implement the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda;

| — | submit for opinion to the Governing Board the annual accounts for the Joint Undertaking; |
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submit for opinion to the Governing Board the annual accounts for the Joint Undertaking;

| — | prepare and submit for assessment and approval to the Governing Board the consolidated annual activity report; |
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prepare and submit for assessment and approval to the Governing Board the consolidated annual activity report;

| — | monitor the contributions referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 11(1) of the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 report to the Governing Board regularly on the progress in achieving the targets and propose remedial or corrective measures, where necessary; |
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monitor the contributions referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 11(1) of the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 report to the Governing Board regularly on the progress in achieving the targets and propose remedial or corrective measures, where necessary;

| — | establish a formal and regular collaboration with the European partnerships identified in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and in accordance with the strategic orientation provided by the Governing Board; |
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establish a formal and regular collaboration with the European partnerships identified in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and in accordance with the strategic orientation provided by the Governing Board;

| — | represent the Joint Undertaking in meetings within the scope of the Horizon Europe governance; |
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represent the Joint Undertaking in meetings within the scope of the Horizon Europe governance;

| — | submit for approval to the Public Authorities Board the list of actions to be selected for funding by the Joint Undertaking; |
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submit for approval to the Public Authorities Board the list of actions to be selected for funding by the Joint Undertaking;

| — | assess applications for associated members to the Joint Undertaking following an open call for expression of interest and submitting proposals for associated members to the Governing Board; |
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assess applications for associated members to the Joint Undertaking following an open call for expression of interest and submitting proposals for associated members to the Governing Board;

| — | inform regularly the other bodies of the Joint Undertaking on all matters relevant to their role; |
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inform regularly the other bodies of the Joint Undertaking on all matters relevant to their role;

| — | sign individual grant agreements and decisions in her or his remit on behalf of the Joint Undertaking; |
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sign individual grant agreements and decisions in her or his remit on behalf of the Joint Undertaking;

| — | sign procurement contracts on behalf of the Joint Undertaking; |
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sign procurement contracts on behalf of the Joint Undertaking;

| — | implement the communications policy of the Joint Undertaking; |
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implement the communications policy of the Joint Undertaking;

| — | organise, direct and supervise the operations and the staff of the Joint Undertaking within the limits of the delegations by the Governing Board; |
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organise, direct and supervise the operations and the staff of the Joint Undertaking within the limits of the delegations by the Governing Board;

| — | establish and ensure the functioning of an effective and efficient internal control system and report any significant change to it to the Governing Board; |
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establish and ensure the functioning of an effective and efficient internal control system and report any significant change to it to the Governing Board;

| — | protect the financial interests of the Union by applying preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities by means of effective checks and, if irregularities are detected, by recovering amounts that were wrongly paid and, where appropriate, imposing effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative and financial penalties; |
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protect the financial interests of the Union by applying preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities by means of effective checks and, if irregularities are detected, by recovering amounts that were wrongly paid and, where appropriate, imposing effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative and financial penalties;

| — | ensure the carrying out of risk assessments and risk management for the Joint Undertaking; |
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ensure the carrying out of risk assessments and risk management for the Joint Undertaking;

| — | take any other measures necessary for assessing the progress of the Joint Undertaking towards achieving its objectives; |
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take any other measures necessary for assessing the progress of the Joint Undertaking towards achieving its objectives;

| — | prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board a plan for the phasing out of the Joint Undertaking from Horizon Europe funding; |
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prepare and submit for adoption to the Governing Board a plan for the phasing out of the Joint Undertaking from Horizon Europe funding;

| — | perform any other tasks entrusted or delegated to her or him by the Governing Board or as may be required by the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085; |
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perform any other tasks entrusted or delegated to her or him by the Governing Board or as may be required by the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085;

| — | have the power to delegate her or his powers to other staff members subject to rules to be adopted in accordance with the last paragraph of Article 17(4) of the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085. |
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have the power to delegate her or his powers to other staff members subject to rules to be adopted in accordance with the last paragraph of Article 17(4) of the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085.

| — | Set up a programme office for the execution under her or his responsibility, of all support tasks of the Joint Undertaking deriving from the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085. The programme office shall be composed of the staff of the Joint Undertaking and shall in particular carry out the following tasks:






  — | provide support in establishing and managing an appropriate accounting system in accordance with the financial rules for the Joint Undertaking; |
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Set up a programme office for the execution under her or his responsibility, of all support tasks of the Joint Undertaking deriving from the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085. The programme office shall be composed of the staff of the Joint Undertaking and shall in particular carry out the following tasks:

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provide support in establishing and managing an appropriate accounting system in accordance with the financial rules for the Joint Undertaking;

| — | manage the implementation of the work programme of the Joint Undertaking throughout the implementation cycle; |
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manage the implementation of the work programme of the Joint Undertaking throughout the implementation cycle;

| — | provide to the members and the bodies of the Joint Undertaking all relevant information and support necessary for them to perform their duties; |
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provide to the members and the bodies of the Joint Undertaking all relevant information and support necessary for them to perform their duties;

| — | act as the secretariat of the bodies of the Joint Undertaking and providing support to advisory groups set up by the Governing Board. |
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act as the secretariat of the bodies of the Joint Undertaking and providing support to advisory groups set up by the Governing Board.

The Executive Director will also be subject to the specific rules set out in Articles 126-141 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 concerning the KDT Joint Undertaking.

We look for (selection criteria)

The ideal candidate should fulfil the following selection criteria:

(a)   
  Management skills
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| — | Ability to lead and motivate a team including administrative, financial and technical staff, in a European, multicultural and multilingual environment. |
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Ability to lead and motivate a team including administrative, financial and technical staff, in a European, multicultural and multilingual environment.

| — | Sound experience in the management of significant financial resources in a national, European and/or international environment and involving funding from public sources. |
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Sound experience in the management of significant financial resources in a national, European and/or international environment and involving funding from public sources.

| — | Sound experience in the implementation and management of Quality Assurance and Control procedures as well as risk management methodologies. |
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Sound experience in the implementation and management of Quality Assurance and Control procedures as well as risk management methodologies.

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  Specialist skills and experience
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| — | Very good knowledge of the European Union political priorities and policies. |
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Very good knowledge of the European Union political priorities and policies.

| — | Thorough understanding of the EU institutions, their functioning and interaction as well as international activities of relevance to the activities of the Joint Undertaking. |
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Thorough understanding of the EU institutions, their functioning and interaction as well as international activities of relevance to the activities of the Joint Undertaking.

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  Personal qualities
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| — | Excellent communication skills in order to liaise, communicate and collaborate effectively, efficiently and fluently in writing and orally with internal and external international stakeholders and to represent the Joint Undertaking in external fora. |
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Excellent communication skills in order to liaise, communicate and collaborate effectively, efficiently and fluently in writing and orally with internal and external international stakeholders and to represent the Joint Undertaking in external fora.

| — | Ability to build effective working relations with all relevant stakeholders, to ensure that the activities of the Joint Undertaking form a coherent part of the industrial strategy for electronics components and systems. |
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Ability to build effective working relations with all relevant stakeholders, to ensure that the activities of the Joint Undertaking form a coherent part of the industrial strategy for electronics components and systems.

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Team player.

Candidates must (eligibility requirements)

Candidates will only be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following formal requirements to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:

| — | Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union. |
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Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union.

| — | University degree or diploma: candidates must have:






  — | either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more; |
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University degree or diploma: candidates must have:

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either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more;

| — | or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this one year’s professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below). |
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or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this one year’s professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below).

| — | Professional experience: candidates must have at least 15 years’ postgraduate professional experience (5) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Joint Undertaking. |
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Professional experience: candidates must have at least 15 years’ postgraduate professional experience (5) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Joint Undertaking.

| — | Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high–level management function (6) in a field relevant for this position. |
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Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high–level management function (6) in a field relevant for this position.

| — | Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (7) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language. |
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Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (7) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language.

| — | Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of four years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (8)). |
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Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of four years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (8)).

Selection and appointment

The Executive Director will be appointed by the Governing Board of the KDT Joint Undertaking on the basis of a shortlist provided by the European Commission. To establish this shortlist, the European Commission organises a selection in accordance with its selection and recruitment procedures (see the Document on Senior Officials Policy (9)).

As part of this selection procedure, the European Commission sets up a pre-selection panel. This panel analyses all applications, proceeds with a first eligibility verification and identifies candidates having the best profile in view of the selection criteria mentioned above, and who may be invited for an interview with the pre-selection panel. In accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2021/2085, this pre-selection panel will include a representative appointed by each type of members other than the Union (10) of the Joint Undertaking and an observer appointed by the Governing Board.

Following these interviews, the pre-selection panel draws up its conclusions and proposes a list of candidates for further interviews with the European Commission's Consultative Committee on Appointments (CCA). The CCA, taking into consideration the conclusions of the pre-selection panel, will decide on the candidates to be invited for an interview.

Candidates who are called for an interview with the CCA participate in a full-day management assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants. Taking account of the results of the interview and the report of the assessment centre, the CCA establishes a shortlist of candidates it considers suitable to exercise the function of Executive Director of the Joint Undertaking.

Candidates on the CCA shortlist will be interviewed by the Member(s) of the Commission responsible for the Directorate-General in charge of the relations with the Joint Undertaking (11).

Following these interviews, the European Commission adopts a shortlist of the most suitable candidates, which will be communicated to the Governing Board of the Joint Undertaking. The latter may decide to interview the candidates before appointing the Executive Director from among the candidates on the Commission shortlist. Inclusion on this shortlist does not guarantee appointment.

Candidates may be required to undergo further interviews and/or tests in addition to those indicated above. They could also be required to deliver a statement before the relevant committee(s) of the European Parliament.

The selected candidate should hold, or be in the position to obtain, a valid security clearance certificate from his/her national security authority. A personal security clearance is an administrative decision following completion of a security screening conducted by the individual's competent national security authority in accordance with applicable national security laws and regulations, and certifying that an individual may be allowed to access classified information up to a specified level. (Note that the necessary procedure for obtaining a security clearance can be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate).

Until the personal security clearance has been granted by the Member State concerned and the clearance procedure completed with the legally required briefing from the European Commission’s Security Directorate, the candidate will not be able to access EU Classified Information (EUCI) at the level of CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or above, nor attend any meetings at which such EUCI is discussed.

Equal opportunities

The European Commission and the Joint Undertaking apply a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations (12).

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 highlights that the selection procedure shall respect the principle of gender balance. In this line, the Commission and the KDT Joint Undertaking recognise that a healthy work-life balance is an important motivational factor for many people and that flexible working is increasingly expected to be part of a modern working environment. Therefore, the Commission and the KDT Joint Undertaking commit to welcoming and managing diversity, gender equality and inclusion, and welcome applications from all candidates independently of their gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, language, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation, including from candidates with disabilities. The Commission and the KDT Joint Undertaking actively welcome applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities and from the broadest possible geographical basis amongst the EU Member States. To promote gender equality, the Commission and the KDT Joint Undertaking encourage applications in particular from women. Assistance can be provided to persons with disabilities during the recruitment procedure.

Conditions of employment

The salaries and conditions of employment are laid down in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

The successful candidate will be engaged by the Joint Undertaking as a Temporary Agent at grade AD 14. S/he will be classified depending on the length of her/his previous professional experience in step 1 or step 2 within that grade.

The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial mandate of four years. The Governing Board of the Joint Undertaking may extend the term of office once, for a period of not more than three years.

Applicants should note the requirement under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.

The place of employment is Brussels, Belgium.

The post is available from 1 November 2022.

Independence and declaration of interests

Before taking up her/his duties, the Executive Director will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to declare any interests, which might be considered prejudicial to her/his independence.

Application procedure

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all eligibility requirements (‘Candidates must’), particularly concerning the types of diploma, high-level professional experience as well as linguistic capacity required. Failure to meet any of the eligibility requirements means an automatic exclusion from the selection procedure.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet on the following website and follow the instructions concerning the various stages of the procedure:

https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/

You must have a valid email address. This will be used to confirm your registration as well as to remain in contact with you during the different stages of the procedure. Therefore, please keep the European Commission informed about any change in your email address.

To complete your application, you need to upload a CV in PDF format, preferably using the Europass CV format (13), and to fill out, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Your CV and your letter of motivation may be submitted in any of the official languages of the European Union.

Once you have finished your online registration, you will receive an electronic mail confirming that your application has been registered. If you do not receive a confirmation mail, your application has not been registered!

Please note that it is not possible to monitor the progress of your application online. You will be contacted directly by the European Commission regarding the status of your application.

If you require more information and/or encounter technical problems, please send an email to: HR-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 6 September 2022, 12.00 noon Brussels time, following which registration is no longer possible.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time. We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy internet traffic or a fault with your internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will no longer be able to introduce any data. Late registrations are not accepted.

Important information for candidates

Candidates are reminded that the work of the different selection panels is confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with their individual members or for anybody to do so on their behalf. All queries must be addressed to the secretariat of the relevant panel.

Protection of personal data

The Commission will ensure that candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (14). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 of 19 November 2021 establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe and repealing Regulations (EC) No 219/2007, (EU) No 557/2014, (EU) No 558/2014, (EU) No 559/2014, (EU) No 560/2014, (EU) No 561/2014 and (EU) No 642/2014 (OJ L 427, 30.11.2021, p. 17).

(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 561/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 152) (ECSEL Council Regulation).

(3)  https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_22_729

(4)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52022PC0047

(5)  Professional experience is only taken into consideration if it represents an actual work relationship defined as real, genuine work, on a paid basis and as employee (any type of contract) or provider of a service. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the certified percentage of full-time hours worked. Maternity leave / parental leave / leave for adoption is taken into consideration if it is in the framework of a work contract. PhDs are assimilated to professional experience, even when unpaid, but for a duration of three years maximum, provided that the PhD has been successfully completed. A given period may be counted only once.

(6)  In their curriculum vitae, candidates should clearly indicate for all years during which management experience has been acquired: (1) title and role of management positions held; (2) numbers of staff overseen in these positions; (3) the size of budgets managed; (4) numbers of hierarchical layers above and below; and (5) number of peers.

(7)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01958R0001-20130701

(8)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(9)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/compilation-of-the-senior-official-policy-at-the-european-commission_en.pdf (only exists in English)

(10)  ‘Members other than the Union’ means any participating state, private member or international organisation that is a member of a joint undertaking.

(11)  Unless the Member of the Commission concerned, in line with the Commission Decision of 5 December 2007 (PV(2007) 1811) and 30 September 2020 (PV(2020) 2351), has delegated this task.

(12)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(13)  You can find information on how to create your Europass CV online at: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv

(14)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).

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| 7.6.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 221/14 |
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7.6.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 221/14

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Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking

Publication of a vacancy for the function of

Executive Director of the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking

(Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14)

COM/2022/20082

(2022/C 221 A/03)

We are

The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking (GH EDCTP3 JU) is a partnership between the European Union and the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Association whose members are several EU Member States and Associated countries and several African countries. The GH EDCTP3 JU is established by the Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 of 19 November 2021 establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe (1). It aims at supporting clinical research to deliver solutions to reduce the burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and strengthen research capacities to prepare and respond to emerging infectious diseases.

The first and second European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) programmes (2), (3) represent since 2003 a flagship for conducting sound multi-country clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa, building a true partnership between Europe and Africa, and fostering African leadership in scientific research. These programmes have also contributed to improving linkages between African researchers and African research organisations, which resulted in the launch of four African Regional Networks of Excellence for clinical trials. Moreover, they have strengthened the ethics review capacity and national regulatory authorities in many African countries and contributed to establish relevant organisations in the region.

Building on the positive experience of the previous EDCTP programmes, the GH EDCTP3 JU intends to:

| — | reduce the socio-economic burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa by promoting the development and uptake of new or improved health technologies; |
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reduce the socio-economic burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa by promoting the development and uptake of new or improved health technologies;

| — | increase health security in sub-Saharan Africa and globally by strengthening the research and innovation-based capacities for preparedness and response to control infectious diseases. |
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increase health security in sub-Saharan Africa and globally by strengthening the research and innovation-based capacities for preparedness and response to control infectious diseases.

GH EDCTP3 JU will implement a budget of approximately EUR 1 600 000 000 for the period 2021-2027 and will have a programme office of around 34 highly qualified scientific, clinical and administrative professionals from multi-cultural backgrounds from Europe and Africa, operating in a multilingual context. The budget comes from the European Union Horizon Europe Framework Programme of Research and Innovation, the EDCTP Association member countries and additional contributing partners, such as philanthropic organisations and industry, which will contribute on an ad-hoc basis. More information can be found in the Regulation establishing the JU, notably in its Articles 99-114.

GH EDCTP3 JU is established until 31 December 2031.

We propose

The Executive Director will manage the Joint Undertaking, as well as be its legal representative and public face. The successful candidate shall be independent in the performance of her/his duties and shall be accountable for her/his activities to the Governing Board, composed of six representatives from the EDCTP Association and six representatives of the European Commission.

The Executive Director will have a central role in running the Joint Undertaking. She/he will be responsible for establishing and managing the administrative, operational and financial measures necessary for its proper operation.

Without prejudice to the respective competencies of the European Commission and the Governing Board, the Executive Director shall assume full responsibility for the tasks entrusted to the Joint Undertaking and shall be subject to the annual discharge procedure to be carried out in accordance with the financial rules of the Joint Undertaking.

The Executive Director is the chief executive responsible for the day-to-day management of the Joint Undertaking in accordance with the decisions of the Governing Board. She/he shall provide the Governing Board with all information necessary for the performance of its functions. Without prejudice to the respective competencies of the Union institutions and the Governing Board, the Executive Director shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government or from any other body.

The Executive Director shall implement the budget of the Joint Undertaking, ensure the coordination between the different bodies and services of the Joint Undertaking and carry out the tasks for the Joint Undertaking, in accordance with Article 19 of the Regulation establishing the JU.

The Executive Director shall build up and manage the programme office for the execution under her/his responsibility, of all support tasks of the Joint Undertaking deriving from the Regulation establishing the JU as well as managing, motivating and contributing to develop staff (or making sure this is done). The programme office shall be composed of the staff of the Joint Undertaking and shall in particular carry out the following tasks:

| — | provide support in establishing and managing an appropriate accounting system in accordance with the financial rules for the Joint Undertaking; |
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provide support in establishing and managing an appropriate accounting system in accordance with the financial rules for the Joint Undertaking;

| — | manage the implementation of the work programme of the Joint Undertaking throughout the implementation cycle; |
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manage the implementation of the work programme of the Joint Undertaking throughout the implementation cycle;

| — | provide to the members and the bodies of the Joint Undertaking all relevant information and support necessary for them to perform their duties; |
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provide to the members and the bodies of the Joint Undertaking all relevant information and support necessary for them to perform their duties;

| — | act as the secretariat of the bodies of the Joint Undertaking and provide support to advisory groups set up by the Governing Board. |
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act as the secretariat of the bodies of the Joint Undertaking and provide support to advisory groups set up by the Governing Board.

We look for (selection criteria):

The ideal candidate should fulfil the following selection criteria:

a)   
  Management skills:

| — | experience in budgetary, financial and human resources management in a national, European or international context commensurate with the nature of the JU; |
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experience in budgetary, financial and human resources management in a national, European or international context commensurate with the nature of the JU;

| — | ability to care for, lead and motivate a multidisciplinary and multicultural team; |
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ability to care for, lead and motivate a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;

| — | capacity to develop a forward-looking vision, identify strategies, set priorities and implement a newly created structure; |
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capacity to develop a forward-looking vision, identify strategies, set priorities and implement a newly created structure;

| — | very good decision making skills, including the capacity to deliver impact within fixed budget and timing. |
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very good decision making skills, including the capacity to deliver impact within fixed budget and timing.

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  Specialist knowledge and experience:

| — | good understanding of research and innovation in the health sector, in particular as regards infectious diseases and/or global health, including the challenges of clinical research; |
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good understanding of research and innovation in the health sector, in particular as regards infectious diseases and/or global health, including the challenges of clinical research;

| — | experience in building international research partnerships and collaborations. |
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experience in building international research partnerships and collaborations.

The following qualities would be considered as an asset:

| — | a university degree in medical or life sciences; |
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a university degree in medical or life sciences;

| — | a good understanding of the European Institutions and how they operate and interact; |
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a good understanding of the European Institutions and how they operate and interact;

| — | experience in clinical research including risk management; |
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experience in clinical research including risk management;

| — | experience in project management and research funding processes. |
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experience in project management and research funding processes.

c)   
  Personal qualities:

| — | aptitude to build and maintain good working relations with EU institutions, competent national and international authorities and other stakeholders; |
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aptitude to build and maintain good working relations with EU institutions, competent national and international authorities and other stakeholders;

| — | capacity to act with tact, political sensitivity and diplomacy in international fora, and to represent the Joint Undertaking at high level; |
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capacity to act with tact, political sensitivity and diplomacy in international fora, and to represent the Joint Undertaking at high level;

| — | ability to communicate fluently and efficiently; |
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ability to communicate fluently and efficiently;

| — | in view of interaction in the sub-Saharan African region, knowledge of European languages used in the region would be an asset. |
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in view of interaction in the sub-Saharan African region, knowledge of European languages used in the region would be an asset.

Candidates must (eligibility requirements)

Candidates will only be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following formal requirements to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:

| — | Nationality:
  Candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member State of the European Union.
  Subject to a decision of the GH EDCTP3 JU Governing Board to authorise an exception in accordance with Article 12.2(a) of the conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union, if necessary, for the appointment of the Executive Director, applications can also be submitted by citizens of:






  — | one of the following sub-Saharan African countries that are members of the EDCTP Association and participating in the Global Health EDCTP3 programme at the closing date of the application: Congo (Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. |
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Nationality:

Candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member State of the European Union.

Subject to a decision of the GH EDCTP3 JU Governing Board to authorise an exception in accordance with Article 12.2(a) of the conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union, if necessary, for the appointment of the Executive Director, applications can also be submitted by citizens of:

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one of the following sub-Saharan African countries that are members of the EDCTP Association and participating in the Global Health EDCTP3 programme at the closing date of the application: Congo (Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

| — | Associated countries to Horizon Europe that are members of the EDCTP Association and participating in the Global Health EDCTP3 programme at the closing date of the application: Norway. |
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Associated countries to Horizon Europe that are members of the EDCTP Association and participating in the Global Health EDCTP3 programme at the closing date of the application: Norway.

| — | University degree or diploma: Candidates must have either:






  — | a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more; |
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University degree or diploma: Candidates must have either:

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a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more;

| — | or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this 1 year professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below). |
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or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this 1 year professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below).

| — | Professional experience: Candidates must have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience (4) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Joint Undertaking. |
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Professional experience: Candidates must have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience (4) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Joint Undertaking.

| — | Management experience: Of these 15 years of professional experience, candidates must have at least 5 years at a high-level management function (5) in a field relevant for this position. |
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Management experience: Of these 15 years of professional experience, candidates must have at least 5 years at a high-level management function (5) in a field relevant for this position.

| — | Languages: Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (6) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language. |
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Languages: Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (6) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language.

| — | Age limit: At the deadline for applications, candidates must be able to complete the full mandate of 4 years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years in accordance with Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (7). |
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Age limit: At the deadline for applications, candidates must be able to complete the full mandate of 4 years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years in accordance with Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (7).

Selection and appointment

The Executive Director will be appointed by the Governing Board of the GH EDCTP3 JU on the basis of a shortlist provided by the European Commission. The open and transparent selection procedure will respect the principle of gender equality.

To establish this shortlist, the European Commission organises a selection in accordance with its selection and recruitment procedures (see the Document on Senior Officials Policy (8)).

As part of this selection procedure, the European Commission will set up a pre-selection panel. This panel will analyse all applications, proceed with a first eligibility verification and, taking into consideration the selection criteria mentioned above, will identify those candidates with the best profile for the specific requirements of the post for an interview with the pre-selection panel. This pre-selection panel will include a representative appointed by each type of members other than the Union of the Joint Undertaking and one observer appointed by the Governing Board.

Following these interviews, the pre-selection panel draws up its conclusions and proposes a list of candidates for further interviews with the European Commission’s Consultative Committee on Appointments (CCA). The CCA, taking into consideration the conclusions of the pre-selection panel, will decide on the candidates to be invited for further interviews.

Candidates who are called for an interview with the CCA participate in a full-day management assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants. Taking account of the results of the interview and the report of the assessment centre, the CCA establishes a shortlist of candidates it considers suitable to exercise the function of the Executive Director of the GH EDCTP3 JU.

Candidates on the CCA shortlist will be interviewed by the Member of the Commission responsible for the Directorate-General in charge of the relations with the Joint Undertaking (9).

Following these interviews, the European Commission adopts a shortlist of the most suitable candidates, preferably at least three, which will be communicated to the Governing Board of the GH EDCTP3 JU. The latter may decide to interview the candidates before appointing the Executive Director from among the candidates on the Commission shortlist. Inclusion on this shortlist does not guarantee appointment.

Candidates may be required to undergo further interviews and/or tests in addition to those indicated above. They could also be required to deliver a statement before the relevant committee(s) of the European Parliament.

Equal opportunities

The European Commission and the GH EDCTP3 JU apply a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations (10). Applications that could contribute towards more diversity, gender equality and overall geographical balance are welcome.

The Regulation establishing the JU specifically sets out that the procedure will respect the principle of gender balance. Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.

Conditions of employment

The salaries and conditions of employment are laid down in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

The successful candidate will be appointed by the Governing Board of the GH EDCTP3 JU as a Temporary Agent at grade AD 14. She/he will be classified depending on the length of her/his previous professional experience in step 1 or step 2 within that grade.

She/he will be appointed for an initial mandate of 4 years, with a possible prolongation for a maximum 3 years.

Applicants should note the requirement under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.

The place of employment is Brussels, Belgium, where the GH EDCTP3 JU is based.

Independence and declaration of interests

Before taking up her/his duties, the Executive Director will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to declare any interests, which might be considered prejudicial to her/his independence.

Application procedure

Before submitting their application, candidates should carefully check whether they meet all eligibility requirements (‘Candidates must’), particularly concerning the types of diploma, high-level professional experience as well as linguistic capacity required. Failure to meet any of the eligibility requirements means an automatic exclusion from the selection procedure.

Candidates must register via the Internet on the following website and follow the instructions concerning the various stages of the procedure:

https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/

Candidates must have a valid e-mail address. This will be used to confirm registration as well as to remain in contact with candidates during the different stages of the procedure. Therefore, candidates must keep the European Commission informed about any change in their e-mail address.

To complete the application, candidates need to upload a CV in PDF format, preferably using the Europass CV format (11), and to fill out, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). The CV and the letter of motivation may be submitted in any of the official languages of the European Union.

Once the candidate has finished the online registration, she/he will receive an electronic mail confirming that the application has been registered. If the candidate does not receive a confirmation mail, the application has not been registered!

It is not possible to monitor the progress of applications online. Candidates will be contacted directly by the European Commission regarding the status of their application.

For more information or in case of technical problems, candidates can send an e-mail to: HR-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 18 July 2022, 12.00 noon Brussels time, following which registration is no longer possible.

It is candidates’ responsibility to complete their online registration in time. We strongly advise candidates not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy internet traffic or a fault with internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before completed, thereby obliging candidates to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, candidates will no longer be able to introduce any data. Late registrations are not accepted.

Important information for candidates

Candidates are reminded that the work of the different selection panels is confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with their individual members or for anybody to do so on their behalf. Any query must be addressed to the secretariat of the relevant panel.

Protection of personal data

The Commission will ensure that candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (12). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  Council Regulation (EU)2021/2085 of 19 November 2021 establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe and repealing Regulations (EC) No 219/2007, (EU) No 557/2014, (EU) No 558/2014, (EU) No 559/2014, (EU) No 560/2014, (EU) No 561/2014 and (EU) No 642/2014 (OJ L 427, 30.11.2021, p. 17).

(2)  Decision No 556/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the participation of the Union in a second European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership Programme (EDCTP2) jointly undertaken by several Member States (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 38).

(3)  Decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 on Community participation in a research and development programme aimed at developing new clinical interventions to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis through a long-term partnership between Europe and developing countries, undertaken by several Member States (OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 1).

(4)  Professional experience is only taken into consideration if it represents an actual work relationship defined as real, genuine work, on a paid basis and as employee (any type of contract) or provider of a service. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the certified percentage of full-time hours worked. Maternity leave / parental leave / leave for adoption is taken into consideration if it is in the framework of a work contract. PhDs are assimilated to professional experience, even when unpaid, but for a duration of 3 years maximum, provided that the PhD has been successfully completed. A given period may be counted only once.

(5)  In their curriculum vitae, candidates should clearly indicate for all years during which management experience has been acquired: (1) title and role of management positions held; (2) numbers of staff overseen in these positions; (3) the size of budgets managed; (4) numbers of hierarchical layers above and below; and (5) number of peers.

(6)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01958R0001-20130701

(7)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(8)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/compilation-of-the-senior-official-policy-at-the-european-commission_en.pdf (only exists in English).

(9)  Unless the Member of the Commission concerned, in line with the Commission Decision of 5 December 2007 (PV(2007) 1811) and 30 September 2020 (PV(2020) 2351), has delegated this task.

(10)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(11)  You can find information on how to create your Europass CV online at: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv.

(12)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).

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| 7.6.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 221/20 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 221/20

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The European Environment Agency (EEA)

Publication of a vacancy for the function of Executive Director

(Temporary Agent – Grade AD 14)

COM/2022/20083

(2022/C 221 A/04)

We are

The European Environment Agency (EEA, the Agency) is a European Union regulatory agency established in 1990 (1) that provides environmental information to policymakers and the public. The Agency is located in Copenhagen.

The EEA role is to help the EU and its member countries to make informed decisions about improving the environment, integrating environmental considerations into economic policies and moving towards sustainability; and develop and coordinate the Environmental Information and Observation Network (Eionet), a network of national environmental bodies set up by the EEA founding regulation.

Since the creation of EEA, the EU environment and climate legislation (including energy policy closely linked to climate) has significantly evolved and the Agency plays an important role in monitoring, consolidating, evaluating and reporting on the implementation of these measures in Member States. With the European Green Deal there is more need for environmental knowledge cross-cutting various policy areas. In this context, EEA plays a key role in supporting European environment and climate policies, the European Green Deal and the 8th Environmental Action Programme in particular and the European Digital ambition, as well as Europe’s global commitments. This is reflected in the EEA/Eionet Strategy 2021-2030 (2).

For further information please consult the following website: https://www.eea.europa.eu

We propose

The Executive Director is the legal representative of EEA and is accountable to the EEA Management Board, set up under Article 8 of the EEA Regulation (3).

She/he will lead and manage EEA and take overall responsibility for its operations ensuring the achievement of EEA’s objectives as well as sound budgetary and human resources management.

The Executive Director shall be completely independent in the performance of her/his duties, without prejudice to the respective competencies of the European Commission and the Management Board.

The Executive Director will be responsible for:

| — | the day-to-day administration of EEA, which involves (in 2022) a budget of around EUR 56 million (general revenues) and 256 staff members, |
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the day-to-day administration of EEA, which involves (in 2022) a budget of around EUR 56 million (general revenues) and 256 staff members,

| — | managing EEA in line with its Regulation, the applicable legislation in force as well as the decisions of its Management Board, |
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managing EEA in line with its Regulation, the applicable legislation in force as well as the decisions of its Management Board,

| — | taking general responsibility for managing EEA’s staff effectively and efficiently, and fostering a good team spirit and working environment while seeking synergies and efficiencies, |
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taking general responsibility for managing EEA’s staff effectively and efficiently, and fostering a good team spirit and working environment while seeking synergies and efficiencies,

| — | managing all the Agency resources necessary for conducting the activities of its governance bodies, including making available appropriate scientific and technical support, |
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managing all the Agency resources necessary for conducting the activities of its governance bodies, including making available appropriate scientific and technical support,

| — | drawing up EEA’s strategic documents and work programmes in line with the Commission Guidelines for decentralised agencies (4), and reporting on their direction and policy setting procedures to the Management Board, |
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drawing up EEA’s strategic documents and work programmes in line with the Commission Guidelines for decentralised agencies (4), and reporting on their direction and policy setting procedures to the Management Board,

| — | reporting on the implementation of the work programmes and decisions adopted by the Management Board, |
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reporting on the implementation of the work programmes and decisions adopted by the Management Board,

| — | taking general responsibility for the overall performance of the tasks assigned to EEA including supervising the quality of its internal control and management systems, |
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taking general responsibility for the overall performance of the tasks assigned to EEA including supervising the quality of its internal control and management systems,

| — | preparing and executing EEA’s budget in line with Financial Framework Regulation (5) for agencies and ensuring that it is managed efficiently and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management, |
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preparing and executing EEA’s budget in line with Financial Framework Regulation (5) for agencies and ensuring that it is managed efficiently and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management,

| — | taking general responsibility for the financial matters of EEA including, inter alia, final accounts and financing decisions, |
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taking general responsibility for the financial matters of EEA including, inter alia, final accounts and financing decisions,

| — | ensuring cooperation with the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council as well as with competent bodies in Member States carrying out similar tasks to those of EEA, |
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ensuring cooperation with the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council as well as with competent bodies in Member States carrying out similar tasks to those of EEA,

| — | ensuring in particular close coordination with DG Environment, the EEA’s parent DG at Commission level through a regular ‘structured dialogue’ at senior management level and through a coherent and efficient coordination of relations between the Agency and Commission services, |
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ensuring in particular close coordination with DG Environment, the EEA’s parent DG at Commission level through a regular ‘structured dialogue’ at senior management level and through a coherent and efficient coordination of relations between the Agency and Commission services,

| — | ensuring that EEA core activities primarily support the EU environmental and climate policy priorities, |
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ensuring that EEA core activities primarily support the EU environmental and climate policy priorities,

| — | representing EEA and communicating with the range of stakeholders and the public on all matters within the Agency’s remit, |
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representing EEA and communicating with the range of stakeholders and the public on all matters within the Agency’s remit,

| — | ensuring the management of the Secretariat for the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change laid down by the EU Climate Law (6), |
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ensuring the management of the Secretariat for the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change laid down by the EU Climate Law (6),

| — | ensuring effective and timely compliance with deadlines laid down in EU legislation on all reporting obligations supported by the Agency, |
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ensuring effective and timely compliance with deadlines laid down in EU legislation on all reporting obligations supported by the Agency,

| — | ensuring appropriate coordination between its governance bodies, namely the Management Board, the Bureau, the Scientific Committee, Eionet and the European Topic Centres, |
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ensuring appropriate coordination between its governance bodies, namely the Management Board, the Bureau, the Scientific Committee, Eionet and the European Topic Centres,

| — | providing the secretariat for the Management Board. |
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providing the secretariat for the Management Board.

We look for (selection criteria)

The ideal candidate should fulfil the following selection criteria:

a)   
  Management skills
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| — | Very strong strategic leadership skills, being able to manage a large organisation, notably at operational, financial and human resource management level, in a dynamic and changing environment, |
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Very strong strategic leadership skills, being able to manage a large organisation, notably at operational, financial and human resource management level, in a dynamic and changing environment,

| — | excellent capacity to develop and implement a strategic vision and facilitate innovation processes, in order to enhance the role of the Agency as a key environmental knowledge-based provider to support the development and implementation of related EU policies, in close coordination with other knowledge providers, |
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excellent capacity to develop and implement a strategic vision and facilitate innovation processes, in order to enhance the role of the Agency as a key environmental knowledge-based provider to support the development and implementation of related EU policies, in close coordination with other knowledge providers,

| — | ability to set objectives, motivate and lead large teams in a multicultural and multilingual environment, |
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ability to set objectives, motivate and lead large teams in a multicultural and multilingual environment,

| — | very good capacity to take decisions in a complex political environment, also in emergency situations, |
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very good capacity to take decisions in a complex political environment, also in emergency situations,

| — | experience in budgetary, financial and human resources management in a national, European and/or international context, |
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experience in budgetary, financial and human resources management in a national, European and/or international context,

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  Specialist skills and experience
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| — | Very good knowledge of EU environmental and climate policies and ongoing policy developments under the European Green Deal, |
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Very good knowledge of EU environmental and climate policies and ongoing policy developments under the European Green Deal,

| — | experience in at least one of the following areas: environmental protection; climate change; health; circular economy, ideally acquired in a national, European or international institution, |
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experience in at least one of the following areas: environmental protection; climate change; health; circular economy, ideally acquired in a national, European or international institution,

| — | very good knowledge of the European institutions and how they operate and interact, and in particular of the working practices of the European Commission and the EU budgetary cycle, |
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very good knowledge of the European institutions and how they operate and interact, and in particular of the working practices of the European Commission and the EU budgetary cycle,

| — | experience of negotiating at high level in an European or international environment of relevance to the EEA’s mandate. |
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experience of negotiating at high level in an European or international environment of relevance to the EEA’s mandate.

c)   
  Personal qualities
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| — | excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a transparent and open manner and to maintain appropriate relations with the Agency’s governance bodies, with the European Union institutions and with Member States’ competent authorities, |
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excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a transparent and open manner and to maintain appropriate relations with the Agency’s governance bodies, with the European Union institutions and with Member States’ competent authorities,

| — | ability to communicate efficiently with media, public and all internal and external stakeholders, and to represent the Agency in international fora within the scope of its mandate. |
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ability to communicate efficiently with media, public and all internal and external stakeholders, and to represent the Agency in international fora within the scope of its mandate.

Candidates must (eligibility requirements)

Candidates will only be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following formal requirements to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:

| — | Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union. Subject to a decision of the Management Board of EEA to authorise an exception in accordance with Article 12.2(a) of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union, if necessary, for the appointment of the Executive Director, applications can also be submitted by citizens of the following countries that are members of EEA at the closing date for registration: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. |
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Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union. Subject to a decision of the Management Board of EEA to authorise an exception in accordance with Article 12.2(a) of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union, if necessary, for the appointment of the Executive Director, applications can also be submitted by citizens of the following countries that are members of EEA at the closing date for registration: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.

| — | University degree or diploma: candidates must have:






  — | either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more, |
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University degree or diploma: candidates must have:

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either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more,

| — | or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this one year's professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below). |
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or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this one year's professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below).

| — | Professional experience: candidates must have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience (7) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in areas under the mandate of the Agency. |
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Professional experience: candidates must have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience (7) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in areas under the mandate of the Agency.

| — | Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high–level management function (8) in a field relevant for this position. |
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Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high–level management function (8) in a field relevant for this position.

| — | Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (9) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language. |
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Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (9) and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language.

| — | Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of 5 years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (10)). |
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Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of 5 years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (10)).

Selection and appointment

The Executive Director will be appointed by the Management Board of EEA on the basis of a shortlist provided by the European Commission.

To establish this shortlist, the European Commission organises a selection in accordance with its selection and recruitment procedures (see the Document on Senior Officials Policy (11)).

As part of this selection procedure, the European Commission sets up a pre-selection panel. This panel analyses all applications, proceeds with a first eligibility verification and identifies candidates having the best profile in view of the selection criteria mentioned above, and who may be invited for an interview with the pre-selection panel.

Following these interviews, the pre-selection panel draws up its conclusions and proposes a list of candidates for further interviews with the European Commission's Consultative Committee on Appointments (CCA). The CCA, taking into consideration the conclusions of the pre-selection panel, will decide on the candidates to be invited for an interview.

Candidates who are called for an interview with the CCA participate in a full-day management assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants. Taking account of the results of the interview and the report of the assessment centre, the CCA establishes a shortlist of candidates it considers suitable to exercise the function of Executive Director of EEA.

Candidates on the CCA shortlist will be interviewed by the Member(s) of the Commission responsible for the Directorate-General in charge of the relations with the Agency (12).

Following these interviews, the European Commission adopts a shortlist of the most suitable candidates, which will be communicated to the Management Board of EEA. The latter may decide to interview the candidates before appointing the Executive Director from among the candidates on the Commission shortlist. Inclusion on this shortlist does not guarantee appointment.

Candidates may be required to undergo further interviews and/or tests in addition to those indicated above. They could also be required to deliver a statement before the relevant committee(s) of the European Parliament.

Equal opportunities

The European Commission and EEA apply a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations (13).

Conditions of employment

The salaries and conditions of employment are laid down in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

The successful candidate will be engaged by the EEA as a Temporary Agent at grade AD 14 (14). She/he will be classified depending on the length of his/her previous professional experience in step 1 or step 2 within that grade.

She/he will be appointed for an initial mandate of 5 years, with a possible prolongation for a maximum 5 years according to Regulation establishing the Agency as applicable at the time of appointment.

Applicants should note the requirement under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.

The place of employment is Copenhagen where EEA is based.

The post is available from 1 June 2023.

Independence and declaration of interests

Before taking up his/her duties, the Executive Director will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to declare any interests, which might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence.

Application procedure

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all eligibility requirements (‘Candidates must’), particularly concerning the types of diploma, high-level professional experience as well as linguistic capacity required. Failure to meet any of the eligibility requirements means an automatic exclusion from the selection procedure.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet on the following website and follow the instructions concerning the various stages of the procedure:

https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/

You must have a valid e-mail address. This will be used to confirm your registration as well as to remain in contact with you during the different stages of the procedure. Therefore, please keep the European Commission informed about any change in your e-mail address.

To complete your application, you need to upload a CV in PDF format, preferably using the Europass CV format (15), and to fill out, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Your CV and your letter of motivation may be submitted in any of the official languages of the European Union.

Once you have finished your online registration, you will receive an electronic mail confirming that your application has been registered. If you do not receive a confirmation mail, your application has not been registered!

Please note that it is not possible to monitor the progress of your application on-line. You will be contacted directly by the European Commission regarding the status of your application.

If you require more information and/or encounter technical problems, please send an e-mail to: HR-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 7 July 2022, 12.00 noon Brussels time, following which registration is no longer possible.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time. We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy internet traffic or a fault with your internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will no longer be able to introduce any data. Late registrations are not accepted.

Important information for candidates

Candidates are reminded that the work of the different selection panels is confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with their individual members or for anybody to do so on their behalf. All queries must be addressed to the secretariat of the relevant panel.

Protection of personal data

The Commission will ensure that candidates' personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (16). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90, amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 and Regulation (EC) No 1641/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and, subsequently, codified through Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (OJ L 126, 21.5.2009, p. 13).

(2)  https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/eea-eionet-strategy-2021-2030-1

(3)  Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (OJ L 126, 21.5.2009, p. 13).

(4)  C(2020) 2297 final, 20.4.2020.

(5)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1).

(6)  Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).

(7)  Professional experience is only taken into consideration if it represents an actual work relationship defined as real, genuine work, on a paid basis and as employee (any type of contract) or provider of a service. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the certified percentage of full-time hours worked. Maternity leave / parental leave / leave for adoption is taken into consideration if it is in the framework of a work contract. PhDs are assimilated to professional experience, even when unpaid, but for a duration of three years maximum, provided that the PhD has been successfully completed. A given period may be counted only once.

(8)  In their curriculum vitae, candidates should clearly indicate for all years during which management experience has been acquired: (1) title and role of management positions held; (2) numbers of staff overseen in these positions; (3) the size of budgets managed; (4) numbers of hierarchical layers above and below; and (5) number of peers.

(9)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01958R0001-20130701

(10)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(11)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files/compilation-of-the-senior-official-policy-at-the-european-commission_en.pdf (only exists in English).

(12)  Unless the Member of the Commission concerned, in line with the Commission Decision of 5 December 2007 (PV(2007) 1811) and 30 September 2020 (PV(2020) 2351), has delegated this task.

(13)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140701

(14)  The correction coefficient applicable to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union for Copenhagen is set at 131,3 % as from 1 July 2021. This coefficient is subject to an annual revision.

(15)  You can find information on how to create your Europass CV online at: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv

(16)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).

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Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) – Angers (France)

Publication of a vacancy for the function of Vice-President

(Temporary Agent – Grade AD 12)

COM/2022/20084

(2022/C 221 A/05)

We are

The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) is an independent EU Agency, established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 (1). The CPVO is responsible for the management of the Community Plant Variety Rights System. This system protects with an intellectual property right for new plant varieties on the European Union (EU) level. The mission of the CPVO is to deliver and promote an efficient Intellectual Property Right system that supports the creation of new plant varieties for the benefit of society.

The Office is located in Angers, France. It has around 50 staff members and a budget of approximately EUR 20 million yearly, financed mainly by the proceeds of the various fees it levies.

For further information please consult the website of the CVPO (2).

We propose

The Vice-President assists the President in his functions and powers, in particular as regards representing the Office and ensuring its leadership, management, and strategic direction. In particular, the Vice-President supports the President in managing and further developing the interinstitutional relations and networks, and in ensuring coordination within the CPVO on matters related to the European Commission (including its Directorates-Generals), other EU Agencies, and relevant CPVO stakeholders.

The Vice-President will support the President in coordinating and fostering CPVO’s strategic interactions with the European Institutions, including advising on strategic inter-institutional matters, coordination of the CPVO’s technical support to the EU institutions during legislative processes, in particular the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE); monitoring and analyzing strategic new policy trends and developments at EU institutional level, relevant for the CPVO; promoting the use of CPVO’s expertise during new EU policy development and maintaining effective networking within EU institutions and agencies; advising the President on strategic political interinstitutional matters and contributing to the activities of the Heads of EU Agencies network.

If the President is absent or indisposed, the Vice-President takes his/her place.

The functions and powers of the President comprise amongst others the following:

| — | to take all necessary steps, including the adoption of internal, administrative instructions and the publication of notices, to ensure the functioning of the Office in accordance with EU provisions, rules, and guidelines, |
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to take all necessary steps, including the adoption of internal, administrative instructions and the publication of notices, to ensure the functioning of the Office in accordance with EU provisions, rules, and guidelines,

| — | to draw up the estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Office, and implement its budget, |
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to draw up the estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Office, and implement its budget,

| — | to exercise in respect of the Office staff the powers delegated to the EU institutions by the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union and Conditions of Employment of other servants, |
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to exercise in respect of the Office staff the powers delegated to the EU institutions by the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union and Conditions of Employment of other servants,

| — | to place before the Administrative Council draft amendments to Regulation (EC) No 2100/94, the Fees Regulations and other implementing rules, or any other rules relating to Community plant variety rights. |
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to place before the Administrative Council draft amendments to Regulation (EC) No 2100/94, the Fees Regulations and other implementing rules, or any other rules relating to Community plant variety rights.

The President of the CPVO may delegate some of his duties to the Vice-President.

We look for (selection criteria)

The ideal candidate should fulfill the following selection criteria:

Management skills

| — | capacity to lead an organisation of the size of CPVO if the President is temporarily absent or indisposed, both at a strategic and at operational management level, |
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capacity to lead an organisation of the size of CPVO if the President is temporarily absent or indisposed, both at a strategic and at operational management level,

| — | good leadership skills and the ability to give guidance, motivate and empower staff in a multicultural and diverse environment, with a strong emphasis on staff development; |
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good leadership skills and the ability to give guidance, motivate and empower staff in a multicultural and diverse environment, with a strong emphasis on staff development;

| — | a sense of diplomacy, and maintaining attention to detail without losing sight of the overall picture; |
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a sense of diplomacy, and maintaining attention to detail without losing sight of the overall picture;

| — | the ability to reach common agreements or goals by providing targeted advice to stakeholders and by effectively and constructively facilitating discussions |
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the ability to reach common agreements or goals by providing targeted advice to stakeholders and by effectively and constructively facilitating discussions

Specialist skills and experience

| — | experience and very good knowledge of matters relating to plant variety rights, to plant variety registration or to associated fields, |
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experience and very good knowledge of matters relating to plant variety rights, to plant variety registration or to associated fields,

| — | very good understanding of EU policies in the field of intellectual property, plant variety rights, related international activities, and other policies of relevance to the activities of the Office, |
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very good understanding of EU policies in the field of intellectual property, plant variety rights, related international activities, and other policies of relevance to the activities of the Office,

| — | good understanding of the European institutions and how they operate and interact, |
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good understanding of the European institutions and how they operate and interact,

| — | proven experience in budgetary, financial, and human resources management in a national, European, and/or international context |
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proven experience in budgetary, financial, and human resources management in a national, European, and/or international context

| — | university degree in life sciences with specialisation in plant related matters, e.g. botany, genetics, or plant breeding would be an advantage |
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university degree in life sciences with specialisation in plant related matters, e.g. botany, genetics, or plant breeding would be an advantage

Personal qualities

| — | ability to build very good working relations and to communicate efficiently and fluently in a transparent and open manner with all internal and external international stakeholders, and to represent the Office in international fora, |
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ability to build very good working relations and to communicate efficiently and fluently in a transparent and open manner with all internal and external international stakeholders, and to represent the Office in international fora,

| — | solid experience of negotiating in an international environment, |
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solid experience of negotiating in an international environment,

| — | excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain appropriate relations with EU institutions and with Member States’ competent authorities to ensure the proper functioning of the Office, |
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excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain appropriate relations with EU institutions and with Member States’ competent authorities to ensure the proper functioning of the Office,

| — | experience gained in a multicultural environment would be an asset. |
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experience gained in a multicultural environment would be an asset.

Candidates must (eligibility requirements)

Candidates will only be considered for the selection phase based on the following formal requirements to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:

| — | Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union. |
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Nationality: candidates must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union.

| — | University degree or diploma: candidates must have:






  — | either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more; |
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University degree or diploma: candidates must have:

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either a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more;

| — | or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this one year’s professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below). |
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or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years (this one year’s professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below).

| — | Professional experience: candidates must have at least 12 years postgraduate professional experience (3) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Office. |
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Professional experience: candidates must have at least 12 years postgraduate professional experience (3) at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least 5 years of that professional experience must be in the area of the activities of the Office.

| — | Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high-level management function (4) in a field relevant for this position. |
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Management experience: at least 5 years of the post-graduate professional experience must have been gained in a high-level management function (4) in a field relevant for this position.

| — | Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (5) and satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language. |
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Languages: candidates must have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (5) and satisfactory knowledge of another of these official languages. Selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language. This may include (part of) the interview being conducted in this other language.

| — | Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of five years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (6)). |
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Age limit: candidates must be able to complete, at the deadline for application, the full mandate of five years before reaching the retirement age. For temporary staff of the European Union, the retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 years (see Article 47 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union (6)).

Selection and appointment

The Vice-President will be appointed by the Council on the basis of a shortlist provided by the European Commission.

To establish this shortlist, the European Commission organises a selection in accordance with its selection and recruitment procedures (see the Document on Senior Officials Policy (7)).

As part of this selection procedure, the European Commission sets up a pre-selection panel. This panel analyses all applications proceeds with a first eligibility verification and identifies candidates having the best profile in view of the selection criteria mentioned above, and who may be invited for an interview with the pre-selection panel.

Following these interviews, the pre-selection panel draws up its conclusions and proposes a list of candidates for further interviews with the European Commission's Consultative Committee on Appointments (CCA). The CCA, taking into consideration the conclusions of the pre-selection panel, will decide on the candidates to be invited for an interview.

Candidates who are called for an interview with the CCA participate in a full-day management assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants. Taking account of the results of the interview and the report of the assessment centre, the CCA establishes a shortlist of candidates it considers suitable to exercise the function of Vice-President of CPVO.

Candidates on the CCA shortlist will be interviewed by the Member(s) of the Commission responsible for the Directorate-General in charge of the relations with the Office (8).

Following these interviews, the European Commission adopts a shortlist of the most suitable candidates, which will be communicated to the Council after obtaining the opinion of the Administrative Council and after consultation of the President. The Council may decide to interview the candidates before appointing the Vice-President from among the candidates on the Commission shortlist. Inclusion on this shortlist does not guarantee appointment.

Candidates may be required to undergo further interviews and/or tests in addition to those indicated above.

Equal opportunities

The European Commission and CPVO apply a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations (9). CPVO is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation, marital status or family situation. All applicants to selection procedures will be given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. The staff members are recruited on the broadest possible geographical basis from among nationals of all Member States of the European Union.

Conditions of employment

The salaries and conditions of employment are laid down in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

The successful candidate will be engaged by the CPVO as a Temporary Agent at grade AD 12 (10). He / she will be classified depending on the length of his / her previous professional experience in step 1 or step 2 within that grade.

She/he will be appointed for an initial mandate of five years, with a possible renewal for a maximum five years according to Regulation establishing the Office as applicable at the time of appointment.

Applicants should note the requirement under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.

The place of employment is Angers, France.

Independence and declaration of interests

Before taking up his/her duties, the Vice-President will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to declare any interests, which might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence.

Application procedure

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all eligibility requirements (‘Candidates must’), particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required. Failure to meet any of the eligibility requirements means an automatic exclusion from the selection procedure.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet on the following website and follow the instructions concerning the various stages of the procedure:

https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/

You must have a valid email address. This will be used to confirm your registration as well as to remain in contact with you during the different stages of the procedure. Therefore, please keep the European Commission informed about any change in your email address.

To complete your application, you need to upload a CV in PDF format, preferably using the Europass CV format (11), and to fill out, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Your CV and your letter of motivation may be submitted in any of the official languages of the European Union.

Once you have finished your online registration, you will receive an electronic mail confirming that your application has been registered. If you do not receive a confirmation mail, your application has not been registered!

Please note that it is not possible to monitor the progress of your application online. You will be contacted directly by the European Commission regarding the status of your application.

If you require more information and/or encounter technical problems, please send an email to: HR-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 7 July 2022, 12.00 noon Brussels time, following which registration is no longer possible.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time. We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy internet traffic or a fault with your internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will no longer be able to introduce any data. Late registrations are not accepted.

Important information for candidates

Candidates are reminded that the work of the different selection panels is confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with their individual members or for anybody to do so on their behalf. All queries must be addressed to the secretariat of the relevant panel.

Protection of personal data

The Commission will ensure that candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (12). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant variety rights (OJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 1)

(2)  http://www.cpvo.europa.eu

(3)  Professional experience is only taken into consideration if it represents an actual work relationship defined as real, genuine work, on a paid basis, and as employee (any type of contract) or provider of a service. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the certified percentage of full-time hours worked. Maternity leave / parental leave / leave for adoption is taken into consideration if it is in the framework of a work contract. PhDs are assimilated to professional experience, even when unpaid, but for a duration of three years maximum, provided that the PhD has been successfully completed. A given period may be counted only once.

(4)  In their curriculum vitae, candidates should clearly indicate for all years during which management experience has been acquired: (1) title and role of management positions held; (2) numbers of staff overseen in these positions; (3) the size of budgets managed; (4) numbers of hierarchical layers above and below; and (5) number of peers.

(5)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01958R0001-20130701

(6)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:01962R0031-20140501&from=EN

(7)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files/compilation-of-the-senior-official-policy-at-the-european-commission_en.pdf (only exists in English)

(8)  Unless the Member of the Commission concerned, in line with the Commission Decision of 5 December 2007 (PV(2007) 1811) and 30 September 2020 (PV(2020) 2351), has delegated this task.

(9)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031 -20140701

(10)  The correction coefficient applicable to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union for France is set at 119,9 % as from 1 July 2021. This coefficient is subject to an annual revision.

(11)  You can find information on how to create your Europass CV online at: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv

(12)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).

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