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III Notices

Commission

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PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR A HEAD OF DELEGATION

(Article 29(1a and b) and 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/229/04

(2004/C 246 A/01)

The Directorate-General for External Relations of the European Commission is currently seeking candidates for the post of Head of Delegation to the Kingdom of Morocco (Rabat).

The Directorate-General for External Relations (DG RELEX) contributes to the formulation by the Commissioner for External Relations, together with his/her colleagues, of an effective and coherent external relations policy for the European Union (EU), so as to enable the EU to assert its identity on the international scene. This work encompasses policies falling both within the Community competence and within the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). To this end DG RELEX works closely with other Directorates-General, notably EuropeAid, DGs Development and Trade and the Humanitarian Office ECHO.

The Head of Delegation will act, in keeping with his/her mandate to:

The main responsibilities of the Head of Delegation to the Kingdom of Morocco will be, in close liaison with Brussels Headquarters:

The qualifications and experience required for this post are:

General rules

The duration of the posting is four years. Officials are entitled to return to Headquarters after one posting to a delegation. After two consecutive postings to delegations, officials must return to Headquarters. The appointment will be made in line with the European Commission's policy of equal opportunities and is subject to a prior favourable opinion of the Medical Service of the Commission. The selected candidate will be required to have or obtain security clearance.

Independence and declaration of interests

Candidates are required to confirm their willingness to make a declaration of their commitment to act independently in the public interest and a declaration of any interests which might be considered prejudicial to their independence.

Appointment and conditions of employment

The Head of Delegation will be selected and appointed by the Commission according to its selection and recruitment procedures. A shortlist of candidates will be called for an interview by the Commission's Consultative Committee on Appointments.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down for officials occupying a function corresponding to the basic post of Director of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the new Staff Regulations for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.

Equal opportunities

The European Union applies an equal opportunities policy.

Application procedure

Applications should comprise the following documents only: supporting documents (e.g. certified copies of degrees/diplomas, references, proof of experience etc.) should not be sent at this point but must be submitted at a later stage of the procedure, if requested:

Applications will be rejected if incomplete (i.e. absence of a letter of motivation or curriculum vitae or both).

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

The e-mail address for applications is ADMIN-JOB-VACANCIES-MANAGEMENT@cec.eu.int. Applicants should clearly mention the vacancy number COM/229/04 in the subject field of their e-mail.

Only applicants who are not able to send their application by e-mail may send it by registered post or express courier service to:

Closing date

Applications must be sent on or before 5 November 2004 (date of e-mail or date as postmark for registered mail).

Applications sent by express courier service must be delivered to the address above before 17.00 on 5 November 2004.

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European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia

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REF.: ACER-B-2004

Administrative Assistant — Communication and External Relations (B*4)

(2004/C 246 A/02)

The EUMC cancelled open competition ACER-B-2004 — Administrative Assistant — Communication and External Relations (B*4) — published on 29 July 2004 (C 193 A). The EUMC herewith publishes another competition for this position.

The EUMC is looking for a new Administrative Assistant — Communication and External Relations who shall be engaged as (Temporary Agent (Article 2(2)) of the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Community (CEOS)). The contract shall be concluded for a fixed period of four years renewable according to Article 8 of the CEOS.

The final date for applications relating to this new selection procedure is 31 October 2004. For any further information, please visit the EUMC's website: http://eumc.eu.int

Applicants must be a national of one of the EU Member States on the date of their application.

Equal opportunity employment policy

The EUMC is an equal opportunity employer. The Centre has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. The EUMC is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. See also: general information on recruitment for the EUMC (2. General conditions, point 2).

JOB PROFILE

1.   Job framework

2.   Job content

Overall purpose: Under overall supervision of the Head of Unit, the Communication and External Relations Assistant assists in the development of the EUMC's communication and external relations strategy and supports the Communications and External Relations Administrator in the implementation of aspects of that strategy in relation to the EU institutions, Member States and Inter-governmental Organisations. The Communications and External Relations Assistant will also have specific responsibility for relations with civil society and the EUMC's round-table programme.

Functions and duties:

JOB REQUIREMENTS (essential unless otherwise stated)

3.   Education and training

Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or a secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years following the award of the diploma.

4.   Experience

Minimum of three years of professional experience in a domain/specialisation relevant to the duties concerned.

Demonstrated experience of working with the EU institutions or intergovernmental organisations such as the Council of Europe, United Nations system or Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Demonstrated experience of working with civil society organisations.

5.   Knowledge

Knowledge of the relevant European and national policies in the field.

Knowledge of activities of competent/qualified bodies with expertise in the field.

Knowledge of the EU administrative and financial rules and procedures (desirable).

6.   Skills

Language skills:

Excellent command of spoken and written English, together with a good knowledge of at least one other official language of the European Communities.

Communication skills:

Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Political skills:

Good political judgement and awareness of responsibilities associated with working for European institutions or intergovernmental organisations.

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent service-mindedness, teamwork, ability to listen and bring people together.

Organisation skills:

Self starter, ability to set priorities, organise meetings and events.

Ability to work independently without supervision.

Control of finance and other resources:

Good ability to manage a budget and to control the use of resources.

Computer skills:

Good knowledge of MS Office software.

Knowledge of SI2 and BO budget software would be an asset.

7.   Personal qualities

8.   Starting date

1 November 2004.

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