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| 19.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 135/7 |
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19.6.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 135/7

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RECRUITMENT NOTICE PE/106/S

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

(2007/C 135 A/03)

The European Parliament's Secretariat is organising a selection procedure based on qualifications and tests to recruit a

TEMPORARY MEMBER OF STAFF — ADMINISTRATOR (AD5)

TEMPORARY MEMBER OF STAFF — ADMINISTRATOR (AD5)

specialist in research in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs)

specialist in research in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs)

(female or male)

CONTENTS

| A. | DUTIES AND ELIGIBILITY (PROFILE SOUGHT) |
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| B. | THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF THE SELECTION PROCEDURE |
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| C. | HOW TO APPLY |
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| D. | GENERAL INFORMATION |
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ANNEXES:

| — | guide to qualifications giving access to the selection procedure |
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| — | requests for review — appeals — complaints to the European Ombudsman |
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N.B. The European Parliament is an equal-opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age (see Section D, paragraph 6), race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation.

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A.   DUTIES AND ELIGIBILITY (PROFILE SOUGHT)

1.   General points

The European Parliament's Secretariat is seeking to recruit a member of staff (Administrator specialising in research in the field of information and communications technologies — ICTs), on a temporary contract, for its Directorate-General for Personnel — IT Unit.

The contract will be concluded on the basis of the provisions of Article 8(1) of the Conditions of Employment of other servants, in accordance with which temporary staff may be engaged for a fixed or indefinite period. The contracts of such staff who are engaged for a fixed period may be renewed not more than once for a fixed period. Any further renewal shall be for an indefinite period. Recruitment will be to Grade A5, first step, the basic salary for which is 4 012,00 euros per month. This salary is subject to Community tax and the other deductions laid down in the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities (CEOS); it is exempt from national taxation. The step at which the successful candidate is recruited may, however, be adjusted in accordance with the candidate's professional experience. Moreover, allowances will in certain circumstances be paid in addition to the basic salary.

This job involves commitment, interaction with external service providers and a number of contacts in-house.

The temporary member of staff recruited will also be required to complete a probationary period of not more than six months.

2.   Place of employment

Luxembourg (1).

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3.   Job description

Temporary member of staff, administrator — ICT research specialist, answerable to the Head of Unit, responsible for duties including those detailed below:

| — | checking ICT projects' conformity with technical rules and standards, |
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checking ICT projects' conformity with technical rules and standards,

| — | ensuring that the various IT projects and systems within the official's area of responsibility are functionally consistent, |
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ensuring that the various IT projects and systems within the official's area of responsibility are functionally consistent,

| — | researching and defining architectures and general technical solutions in ICTs and changes to them, and organising their replacement in close consultation with departments applying and using them, |
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researching and defining architectures and general technical solutions in ICTs and changes to them, and organising their replacement in close consultation with departments applying and using them,

| — | proposing and carrying out (or supervising the implementation of) certain strategic IT projects, coordinating and following up implementation of IT projects of general interest and the development of existing projects, |
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proposing and carrying out (or supervising the implementation of) certain strategic IT projects, coordinating and following up implementation of IT projects of general interest and the development of existing projects,

| — | following developments in the Internet and Intranet market, with a view to proposing new technical solutions in line with Parliament's IT strategy. |
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following developments in the Internet and Intranet market, with a view to proposing new technical solutions in line with Parliament's IT strategy.

In this selection procedure we are also looking for an ability to analyse and understand information, foresight, an innovative approach, interpersonal skills and perseverance.

4.   Eligibility (profile sought)

The procedure is open to candidates who fulfil the following conditions on the closing date for applications:

on the closing date for applications:

(a)   General conditions

in accordance with Article 12(2) of the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Communities, you must:

| — | be a national of one of the European Union Member States and enjoy full rights as a citizen, |
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be a national of one of the European Union Member States and enjoy full rights as a citizen,

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

| — | produce the appropriate character references as to your suitability for the performance of your duties; |
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produce the appropriate character references as to your suitability for the performance of your duties;

(b)   Specific conditions

(i)   Qualifications and skills required

Qualifications and skills required

Candidates must have:

a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma relevant to the job description (see Annex I).

Candidates must also have the following skills and abilities:

| — | knowledge of the structure and working methods of the relevant user community, |
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knowledge of the structure and working methods of the relevant user community,

| — | experience of analysis and programming, |
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experience of analysis and programming,

| — | ability to define configurations as required, |
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ability to define configurations as required,

| — | professional knowledge of the following technologies: Access, Ascent Capture, Business Objects, HP-UX, Oracle 9i, Oracle Enterprise Manager and Toad, |
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professional knowledge of the following technologies: Access, Ascent Capture, Business Objects, HP-UX, Oracle 9i, Oracle Enterprise Manager and Toad,

| — | knowledge of the tools associated with these technologies:






  — | development tools: J2EE tools (JBOSS), XML tools (XML editors), conversion/publishing (Adlib Express Server) and DB and BI (DB PostgreSQL), |
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knowledge of the tools associated with these technologies:

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development tools: J2EE tools (JBOSS), XML tools (XML editors), conversion/publishing (Adlib Express Server) and DB and BI (DB PostgreSQL),

| — | modelling tools: ARIS Platform and ARIS UML Designer, |
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modelling tools: ARIS Platform and ARIS UML Designer,

| — | knowledge of the methodology of Parliament's PMM4EP project, |
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knowledge of the methodology of Parliament's PMM4EP project,

| — | analytical and comprehension skills, |
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analytical and comprehension skills,

| — | foresight and an innovative approach, |
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foresight and an innovative approach,

| — | interpersonal skills and perseverance. |
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interpersonal skills and perseverance.

(ii)   Professional experience required

Professional experience required

While no professional experience is required, the Selection Committee will take account of any such experience gained in one or more of the tasks described in point A.3, Job description, and by implementing an ERP package.

(iii)   Knowledge of languages

Knowledge of languages

Candidates must have thorough knowledge of one of the European Union official languages (language 1): Bulgarian, Spanish, Czech, Danish, German, Estonian, Greek, English, French, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Finnish and Swedish, and good knowledge of another of them (language 2).

For practical reasons good knowledge of English and/or French is required.

For practical reasons good knowledge of English and/or French is required.

B.   THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

1.   Admission to the selection procedure

This post will be filled on the basis of qualifications and tests.

| (a) | The Appointing Authority will draw up a list of applicants who have submitted their applications in the form required and by the closing date (see Section C) and meet the general conditions set out in Section A.4(a). This will be forwarded to the Selection Committee with the application files. |
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(a)

The Appointing Authority will draw up a list of applicants who have submitted their applications in the form required and by the closing date (see Section C) and meet the general conditions set out in Section A.4(a). This will be forwarded to the Selection Committee with the application files.

| (b) | Accordingly, candidates will automatically be eliminated if they:






  — | send their application after the closing date, as evidenced by the postmark, |
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(b)

Accordingly, candidates will automatically be eliminated if they:

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send their application after the closing date, as evidenced by the postmark,

| — | do not send their application form by registered post or by private courier (see Section C.5), |
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do not send their application form by registered post or by private courier (see Section C.5),

| — | fail to sign their application form, |
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fail to sign their application form,

| — | do not use and duly complete the required application form (2) enclosed in this issue of the Official Journal, and/or |
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do not use and duly complete the required application form (2) enclosed in this issue of the Official Journal, and/or

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| — | do not meet the general conditions for admission. |
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do not meet the general conditions for admission.

Candidates will be informed after the closing date for applications if their application has been rejected.

after the closing date for applications

| (c) | The Selection Committee will consider the application files and draw up a list of candidates who meet the specific conditions set out in Section A.4(b).
  It will base its decisions exclusively on the information given on the application forms and substantiated by supporting documents.
  Candidates who do not meet the conditions governing admission set out in Section A.4(b) or who have failed to substantiate their claims by means of relevant supporting documents submitted by the prescribed deadline will be eliminated at this stage. |
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(c)

The Selection Committee will consider the application files and draw up a list of candidates who meet the specific conditions set out in Section A.4(b).

It will base its decisions exclusively on the information given on the application forms and substantiated by supporting documents.

Candidates who do not meet the conditions governing admission set out in Section A.4(b) or who have failed to substantiate their claims by means of relevant supporting documents submitted by the prescribed deadline will be eliminated at this stage.

2.   Assessment on the basis of qualifications and admission to compulsory tests

On the basis of criteria laid down in advance, the Selection Committee will assess the qualifications of the candidates admitted to the selection procedure and draw up a list of the 8 best candidates, who will be admitted to the tests.

Marking: 0 to 20 points.

You will receive a personal letter informing you of the Selection Committee's decision on whether to admit you to the tests.

3.   Compulsory tests

With a view to ascertaining candidates' knowledge, the Selection Committee will hold the following compulsory tests:

Written test

| (a) | Written composition, in English or French (language 2 — candidates will not be able to take this test in their mother tongue or main language) (3), based on a set of documents (maximum 20 pages), to test candidates' ability to deal with a set of documents.
  Time allowed: 1 hour
  Marking: 0 to 40 points |
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(a)

Written composition, in English or French (language 2 — candidates will not be able to take this test in their mother tongue or main language) (3), based on a set of documents (maximum 20 pages), to test candidates' ability to deal with a set of documents.

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Time allowed: 1 hour

Marking: 0 to 40 points

Oral tests

| (b) | Interview with the Selection Committee to assess, taking account of all the information contained in their application file: candidates' knowledge, particularly of the areas referred to in Section A.4(b)(ii); their suitability for the duties set out in Section A.3, ‘Job description’, in a European institution; and their knowledge of the languages specified on the application form.
  Maximum time allowed: 45 minutes
  Marking: 0 to 40 points |
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Interview with the Selection Committee to assess, taking account of all the information contained in their application file: candidates' knowledge, particularly of the areas referred to in Section A.4(b)(ii); their suitability for the duties set out in Section A.3, ‘Job description’, in a European institution; and their knowledge of the languages specified on the application form.

Maximum time allowed: 45 minutes

Marking: 0 to 40 points

| (c) | Group discussion in English or French to enable the Selection Committee to assess candidates' adaptability, negotiating and decision-making skills and performance in a group. Candidates will not be able to take this test in their mother tongue or main language.
  The Selection Committee will determine the duration of this test on the basis of the composition of the groups.
  Marking: 0 to 20 points.
  All the tests will be held on the same day or on two consecutive days. |
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(c)

Group discussion in English or French to enable the Selection Committee to assess candidates' adaptability, negotiating and decision-making skills and performance in a group. Candidates will not be able to take this test in their mother tongue or main language.

Candidates will not be able to take this test in their mother tongue or main language

The Selection Committee will determine the duration of this test on the basis of the composition of the groups.

Marking: 0 to 20 points.

All the tests will be held on the same day or on two consecutive days.

4.   List of suitable candidates

In the light of the results, the Selection Committee will designate the four candidates it considers most suited to performing the tasks described in Section A of this recruitment notice and place them on the list of suitable candidates. The list will contain the names of the four best candidates, in order of merit, with the highest overall score in the procedure (assessment of qualifications and tests), provided they have scored at least 50 % in the procedure overall.

four candidates

four best candidates

Candidates will be informed individually of their results and the list of suitable candidates will be posted on the notice boards on Parliament's premises.

C.   HOW TO APPLY

Before filling in the application form, please read the guide and its annex in this issue of the Official Journal carefully.

Before filling in the application form, please read the guide and its annex in this issue of the Official Journal carefully.

| 1. | Before submitting your application, you should check carefully whether you meet all the eligibility criteria (see Section A, particularly concerning the types of qualification and professional experience required). |
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Before submitting your application, you should check carefully whether you meet all the eligibility criteria (see Section A, particularly concerning the types of qualification and professional experience required).

| 2. | Should you decide to apply, you must complete and sign the application form and enclose with it the photocopies of supporting documents to show that you meet the specific conditions governing admission to the selection procedure (see Section A.4(a) and (b)), so that the Selection Committee can verify the accuracy of the information given in the application form. If you fail to do so, you will be disqualified. |
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Should you decide to apply, you must complete and sign the application form and enclose with it the photocopies of supporting documents to show that you meet the specific conditions governing admission to the selection procedure (see Section A.4(a) and (b)), so that the Selection Committee can verify the accuracy of the information given in the application form. If you fail to do so, you will be disqualified.

| 3. | Your application must give full details of your nationality, studies, training, professional experience and knowledge of languages. You must also enclose the following supporting documents: copies of a document proving your nationality (valid passport or identity card), of a diploma or diplomas attesting the successful completion of studies, and of evidence of professional experience clearly indicating the starting and finishing dates and the exact nature of the duties carried out. If you have published studies, articles, reports or any other texts relevant to the duties set out in the job description (see Section A), you should enclose a list of these publications with the application form.
  Every photocopied page of the supporting documents submitted must be numbered and must be listed on a contents page that describes each document and the number(s) of the page(s) concerned.
  In compiling your application file, you may not refer to documents, application forms or any other documents already submitted in connection with previous applications.
  None of the papers in the application file will be returned to you.
  Points 2 and 3 above apply to all candidates, including officials and other servants of the European Communities. |
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Your application must give full details of your nationality, studies, training, professional experience and knowledge of languages. You must also enclose the following supporting documents: copies of a document proving your nationality (valid passport or identity card), of a diploma or diplomas attesting the successful completion of studies, and of evidence of professional experience clearly indicating the starting and finishing dates and the exact nature of the duties carried out. If you have published studies, articles, reports or any other texts relevant to the duties set out in the job description (see Section A), you should enclose a list of these publications with the application form.

Every photocopied page of the supporting documents submitted must be numbered and must be listed on a contents page that describes each document and the number(s) of the page(s) concerned.

must

must

In compiling your application file, you may not refer to documents, application forms or any other documents already submitted in connection with previous applications.

None of the papers in the application file will be returned to you.

Points 2 and 3 above apply to all candidates, including officials and other servants of the European Communities.

| 4. | If you have a disability, you must enclose with your application form a certificate, issued by a recognised body, confirming that you are disabled. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take the tests. |
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If you have a disability, you must enclose with your application form a certificate, issued by a recognised body, confirming that you are disabled. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take the tests.

| 5. | It is your responsibility to make sure that your application form, duly completed and signed and accompanied by all the supporting documents, is sent in time, as evidenced by the postmark, by registered post
   (4).
  However, officials and other servants of the European Communities employed in the European Parliament's Information Offices, Representations of the European Commission and European bodies deemed equivalent to European institutions, outside the normal places of work, and in the external delegations of the European Union may fax notice of their intention of applying to the Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit ((352) 4300 27740) at the latest by 12 noon, Luxembourg time, on 20 July 2007 as evidenced by the date and time of dispatch of the fax.
  However, for such applications to be admissible, the requisite documents (see points 2 and 3 above) must be sent by registered post
   (4) within 10 working days following the closing date for applications, as evidenced by the postmark. |
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It is your responsibility to make sure that your application form, duly completed and signed and accompanied by all the supporting documents, is sent in time, as evidenced by the postmark, by registered post
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It is your responsibility to make sure that your application form, duly completed and signed and accompanied by all the supporting documents, is sent in time, as evidenced by the postmark, by registered post

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However, officials and other servants of the European Communities employed in the European Parliament's Information Offices, Representations of the European Commission and European bodies deemed equivalent to European institutions, outside the normal places of work, and in the external delegations of the European Union may fax notice of their intention of applying to the Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit ((352) 4300 27740) at the latest by 12 noon, Luxembourg time, on 20 July 2007 as evidenced by the date and time of dispatch of the fax.

at the latest by 12 noon, Luxembourg time, on 20 July 2007

However, for such applications to be admissible, the requisite documents (see points 2 and 3 above) must be sent by registered post
   (4) within 10 working days following the closing date for applications, as evidenced by the postmark.

by registered post

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| 6. | The closing date for applications is 20 July 2007. |
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The closing date for applications is 20 July 2007.

| 7. | You will be invited to the tests by ordinary post. You are responsible for informing the Selection Committee secretary of any change of address (5). Taking account of postal delays, and in view of the responsible attitude which candidates are expected to display, you are asked to send a fax (6) or write to the Competitions Unit if you do not receive a letter of invitation or a letter informing you that you have not been admitted. |
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You will be invited to the tests by ordinary post. You are responsible for informing the Selection Committee secretary of any change of address (5). Taking account of postal delays, and in view of the responsible attitude which candidates are expected to display, you are asked to send a fax (6) or write to the Competitions Unit if you do not receive a letter of invitation or a letter informing you that you have not been admitted.

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| 8. | All correspondence concerning the selection procedure, including invitations to tests, will be sent to the address stated on the application form. This address will be taken to be the place from which you set out to take the tests at the nearest test centre.
  Organisational reasons dictate that no change of address will be accepted once the invitations to the tests have been sent out, except on grounds equivalent to force majeure or unforeseeable circumstances, which you must duly set out in writing and which the Parliament's administration accepts as being wholly exceptional. In no event will any such change be permitted less than 15 days before the date on which the tests take place. |
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All correspondence concerning the selection procedure, including invitations to tests, will be sent to the address stated on the application form. This address will be taken to be the place from which you set out to take the tests at the nearest test centre.

Organisational reasons dictate that no change of address will be accepted once the invitations to the tests have been sent out, except on grounds equivalent to force majeure or unforeseeable circumstances, which you must duly set out in writing and which the Parliament's administration accepts as being wholly exceptional. In no event will any such change be permitted less than 15 days before the date on which the tests take place.

force majeure

| 9. | If, at any stage in the procedure, it is established that the information given in your application form is incorrect or is not substantiated by the supporting documents, or that all the conditions set out in this recruitment notice are not met, you will be disqualified. |
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If, at any stage in the procedure, it is established that the information given in your application form is incorrect or is not substantiated by the supporting documents, or that all the conditions set out in this recruitment notice are not met, you will be disqualified.

| 10. | Notice to candidates with electronic access to this text: only the application form enclosed in the Official Journal printed by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities will be regarded as authentic. For this reason, photocopies or any other copy of this document (obtained electronically, for instance) will not be accepted. |
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Notice to candidates with electronic access to this text: only the application form enclosed in the Official Journal printed by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities will be regarded as authentic. For this reason, photocopies or any other copy of this document (obtained electronically, for instance) will not be accepted.

Official Journal

| 11. | The application form and photocopies of documents must be sent, by registered post
   (7), by 20 July 2007 (as shown by the postmark) to the following address:





  European Parliament |
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| Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit — KAD 03 E 008 |
| Selection procedure PE/106/S |
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The application form and photocopies of documents must be sent, by registered post
   (7), by 20 July 2007 (as shown by the postmark) to the following address:

must

by registered post

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20 July 2007

European Parliament

Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit — KAD 03 E 008

Selection procedure PE/106/S

(please quote this selection procedure reference number)

L-2929 Luxembourg.

| 12. | In order to facilitate processing, any correspondence concerning an application must quote the name given in that application and the number of the selection procedure. |
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In order to facilitate processing, any correspondence concerning an application must quote the name given in that application and the number of the selection procedure.

| 13. | In the interest of clarity, all texts of a general nature, communications to or from candidates, invitations to the various tests and any correspondence with the candidates will be in English or French only. |
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In the interest of clarity, all texts of a general nature, communications to or from candidates, invitations to the various tests and any correspondence with the candidates will be in English or French only.

D.   GENERAL INFORMATION

1.   Equal opportunities

The European Parliament takes great care to avoid any form of discrimination during the recruitment procedure.

It is an equal-opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age (see Section D.6), race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation.

2.   Selection Committee

A selection committee is appointed for each selection procedure.

Candidates may not under any circumstances approach the Selection Committee themselves, directly or indirectly. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who disregards this instruction.

Candidates may not under any circumstances approach the Selection Committee themselves, directly or indirectly. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who disregards this instruction.

3.   Approximate timetable for the selection procedure

Please note that selection procedures take between 6 and 9 months, depending on the number of candidates.

Please do not telephone to ask about the timetable for the competition.

do not telephone

Taking account of your responsibilities as a candidate, you are asked to send a fax ((352) 4300 27740) or write to the Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit if you have not received a letter concerning your application by 31 October 2007
   (8).

Taking account of your responsibilities as a candidate, you are asked to send a fax ((352) 4300 27740) or write to the Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit if you have not received a letter concerning your application by 31 October 2007

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4.   Requests for review — appeals — complaints to the European Ombudsman

Please see Annex II.

5.   Conditions of recruitment

Those placed on the list of suitable candidates will be eligible for recruitment as temporary staff to fill posts in the area specified in Section A of this recruitment notice, as needs arise in the departments of the European Parliament.

Successful candidates on the list of suitable candidates who are offered a job will in due course be required to produce the originals of all necessary documents, notably their diplomas and their employment certificates, for verification.

Recruitment will be subject to the provisions of the Staff Regulations and budgetary constraints.

The list of suitable candidates will expire on 31 December 2010; it may be extended.

If it is, candidates on the list will be duly notified.

| 6. | You should note that the retirement age for staff is laid down in the Staff Regulations as follows: |
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You should note that the retirement age for staff is laid down in the Staff Regulations as follows:

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either automatically at 65,

| — | or on request at 63, or between 55 and 63 if you satisfy the requirements specified in the Staff Regulations for immediate payment of a pension, |
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or on request at 63, or between 55 and 63 if you satisfy the requirements specified in the Staff Regulations for immediate payment of a pension,

| — | or exceptionally, on request and in the interest of the service, at 67. |
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or exceptionally, on request and in the interest of the service, at 67.

7.   Category and career bracket

Recruitment of successful candidates in Selection procedure PE/106/S will be to Grade AD5.

8.   Remuneration

Basic monthly salary as at 1 July 2006: Grade AD5, Step 1, EUR 4 012,00.

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(1)  This post may be transferred to one of the Parliament's other two places of work.

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(2)  Only the application form enclosed in the Official Journal printed by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities will be regarded as authentic. For this reason, photocopies or any other copy of this document (obtained electronically, for instance) will not be accepted.

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(3)  Candidates will not be able to take this test in their mother tongue or main language.

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(4)  Dispatch by private courier company will be accepted as equivalent to dispatch by registered post. In such cases, the date appearing on the delivery form will be taken as the date of dispatch.

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(5)  If, for special and exceptional reasons, candidates ask for any correspondence concerning the selection procedure to be sent to an address other than their actual place of residence, they must enclose a separate sheet giving full and detailed reasons for their request. Any statement of this kind will be treated in strict confidence.

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(6)  Competitions Unit fax number: (352) 4300 27740.

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(7)  Dispatch by private courier company will be accepted as equivalent to dispatch by registered post. In such cases, the date appearing on the delivery form will be taken as the date of dispatch.

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(8)  Competitions Unit fax number: (352) 4300 27740.

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ANNEX I

INDICATIVE GUIDE TO QUALIFICATIONS GIVING ACCESS TO CATEGORY (AD) COMPETITIONS (1)

(ASSESSED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS)

| COUNTRY | University course of at least three years’ duration | University course of at least four years’ duration |
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| Bălgarija | | Diplom za Visse Obrazowanie (Диплома за Висше Образование)
  Bakalavur (Бакалавър)/Magister (Магистър) |
| Belgique — België | | Licence — Licentiaat |
| Ceská Republika | Diplom o ukončení Bakalářského studia | Diplom o ukončení vysokoškolského studia/Magistr |
| Danmark | Bachelorgrad | Kandidatgrad |
| Deutschland | Fachhochschulabschluss (6-7 Semester)/Bachelor | Hochschulabschluss/Fachhochschulabschluss (8 Semester)/Master |
| Eesti | Bakalaureusekraad (<160 ainepunkti) | Bakalaureusekraad (160 ainepunkti)/Magistrikraad |
| Ελλάδα | | Πτυχιο Α.Ε.Ι. (πανεπιστημίου, πολυτεχνείου, Τ.Ε.Ι. υποχρεωτικής τετραετούς φοίτησης) |
| España | Diplomado/Ingeniero técnico | Licenciatura |
| France | Licence | Maîtrise/Master |
| Ireland | Bachelor’s degree | University degree (4 years) |
| Italia | Laurea — L(breve) | Laurea specialistica — LS/Laurea |
| Κύπρος/Kibris | | Πανεπιστημιακό Πτυχιο |
| Latvija | Bakalaura diploms (<160 kredīti) | Bakalaura diploms (160 kredīti)/Mağistra diploms |
| Lietuva | Bakalauras (<160 kreditas) | Bakalauras (160 kreditas)/Magistras |
| Luxembourg | | |
| Magyarország | Föiskola Oklevél | Egyetemi Oklevél |
| Malta | Bachelor’s degree | University degree (4 years) |
| Nederland | Bachelor | Doctoraal examen/Master |
| Österreich | Fachhochschuldiplom (6-7 Semester)/Bakkalaureus(rea) | Universitätsdiplom/Fachhochschuldiplom (8 Semester)/Magister (tra) |
| Polska | Licencjat/Inżynier | Magister/Magister Inżynier |
| Portugal | Bacharelato | Licenciatura |
| România | | Diplomă de Licenţa |
| Slovenija | | Univerzitetna diploma |
| Slovensko | Diplom o ukončení Bakalárského štúdia | Diplom o ukončení vysokoškolského štúdia/Magister |
| Suomi/Finland | Kandidaatin tutkinto — Kandidatexamen/Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto -Yrkeshögskoleexamen (min 120 opintoviikkoa — studieveckor) | Maisterin tutkinto — Magisterexamen/Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto -Yrkeshögskoleexamen (min 160 opintoviikkoa — studieveckor) |
| Sverige | Kandidatexamen(Akademisk examen omfattande minst 120 poäng varav 60 poäng fördjupade studier i ett ämne + uppsats motsvarande 10 poäng) | Magisterexamen (Akademisk examen omfattande minst 160 poäng varav 80 fördjupade studier i ett ämme + uppsats motsvarande 20 poäng eller två uppsatser motsvarande 10 poäng vardera) |
| United Kingdom | Bachelor’s degree | University degree (4 years) |

COUNTRY

University course of at least three years’ duration

University course of at least four years’ duration

Bălgarija

Diplom za Visse Obrazowanie (Диплома за Висше Образование)

Bakalavur (Бакалавър)/Magister (Магистър)

Belgique — België

Licence — Licentiaat

Ceská Republika

Diplom o ukončení Bakalářského studia

Diplom o ukončení vysokoškolského studia/Magistr

Danmark

Bachelorgrad

Kandidatgrad

Deutschland

Fachhochschulabschluss (6-7 Semester)/Bachelor

Hochschulabschluss/Fachhochschulabschluss (8 Semester)/Master

Eesti

Bakalaureusekraad (<160 ainepunkti)

Bakalaureusekraad (160 ainepunkti)/Magistrikraad

Ελλάδα

Πτυχιο Α.Ε.Ι. (πανεπιστημίου, πολυτεχνείου, Τ.Ε.Ι. υποχρεωτικής τετραετούς φοίτησης)

España

Diplomado/Ingeniero técnico

Licenciatura

France

Licence

Maîtrise/Master

Ireland

Bachelor’s degree

University degree (4 years)

Italia

Laurea — L(breve)

Laurea specialistica — LS/Laurea

Κύπρος/Kibris

Πανεπιστημιακό Πτυχιο

Latvija

Bakalaura diploms (<160 kredīti)

Bakalaura diploms (160 kredīti)/Mağistra diploms

Lietuva

Bakalauras (<160 kreditas)

Bakalauras (160 kreditas)/Magistras

Luxembourg

Magyarország

Föiskola Oklevél

Egyetemi Oklevél

Malta

Bachelor’s degree

University degree (4 years)

Nederland

Bachelor

Doctoraal examen/Master

Österreich

Fachhochschuldiplom (6-7 Semester)/Bakkalaureus(rea)

Universitätsdiplom/Fachhochschuldiplom (8 Semester)/Magister (tra)

Polska

Licencjat/Inżynier

Magister/Magister Inżynier

Portugal

Bacharelato

Licenciatura

România

Diplomă de Licenţa

Slovenija

Univerzitetna diploma

Slovensko

Diplom o ukončení Bakalárského štúdia

Diplom o ukončení vysokoškolského štúdia/Magister

Suomi/Finland

Kandidaatin tutkinto — Kandidatexamen/Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto -Yrkeshögskoleexamen (min 120 opintoviikkoa — studieveckor)

Maisterin tutkinto — Magisterexamen/Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto -Yrkeshögskoleexamen (min 160 opintoviikkoa — studieveckor)

Sverige

Kandidatexamen(Akademisk examen omfattande minst 120 poäng varav 60 poäng fördjupade studier i ett ämne + uppsats motsvarande 10 poäng)

Magisterexamen (Akademisk examen omfattande minst 160 poäng varav 80 fördjupade studier i ett ämme + uppsats motsvarande 20 poäng eller två uppsatser motsvarande 10 poäng vardera)

United Kingdom

Bachelor’s degree

University degree (4 years)

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(1)  Access to Grades 7 to 16 of Function Group AD is subject to the further condition of having acquired at least one year's appropriate professional experience.

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ANNEX II

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW — APPEALS — COMPLAINTS TO THE EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN

Candidates who consider that a decision has adversely affected them may request a review of the decision, launch one of the appeals procedures or lodge a complaint with the European Ombudsman. These options are available at any stage of the selection procedure, with the exception of a request for review, which is restricted to the stages of admission to the competition and admission to the compulsory tests.

| — | Request for review

  You can ask for a review by sending a letter explaining your reasons to:





  European Parliament |
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| Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit — KAD 03 F 003 |
| Secretariat for selection procedure PE/106/S |
| L-2929 Luxembourg |

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Request for review

You can ask for a review by sending a letter explaining your reasons to:

European Parliament

Competitions and Selection Procedures Unit — KAD 03 F 003

Secretariat for selection procedure PE/106/S

L-2929 Luxembourg

within 20 calendar days of the date postmarked on the letter informing you of the decision. The Selection Committee will reply as soon as possible.

| — | Appeals







  — | You can make a complaint under Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, which should be addressed to:





  The Secretary-General |
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| European Parliament |
| Bâtiment Konrad Adenauer |
| L-2929 Luxembourg, |

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Appeals

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You can make a complaint under Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, which should be addressed to:

The Secretary-General

European Parliament

Bâtiment Konrad Adenauer

L-2929 Luxembourg,

| — | or bring an appeal before the





  European Union Civil Service Tribunal |
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| L-2925 Luxembourg, |

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or bring an appeal before the

European Union Civil Service Tribunal

L-2925 Luxembourg,

under Article 236 of the EC Treaty and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations.

Appeals to the European Union Civil Service Tribunal may be made only through a lawyer authorised to practise before a court of a Member State of the European Union or of the European Economic Area.

The time limits laid down in Articles 90 and 91 of the Staff Regulations (see Regulation (EEC) No 259/68 (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 723/2004, OJ L 124, 27.4.2004, p. 1)) which are provided for these two types of appeal, start to run either from the date of notification of the original decision adversely affecting you or, only in the case of a request for a review, from the date you are notified of the selection board's original reply to the request.

| — | Complaint to the European Ombudsman

  Any citizen of the European Union can make a complaint to the European Ombudsman:





  European Ombudsman |
| --- | --- |
| 1 avenue du Président Robert Schuman — BP 403 |
| F-67001 Strasbourg Cedex, |

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Complaint to the European Ombudsman

Any citizen of the European Union can make a complaint to the European Ombudsman:

European Ombudsman

1 avenue du Président Robert Schuman — BP 403

F-67001 Strasbourg Cedex,

under Article 195(1) of the EC Treaty and in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Decision of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties (OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15).

You should note that complaints made to the Ombudsman have no suspensive effect on the time limit laid down in Article 91 of the Staff Regulations for lodging appeals with the European Union Civil Service Tribunal under Article 236 of the EC Treaty.

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