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| 1.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 166/1 |
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1.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 166/1

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European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)

Publication of a vacancy for a Director (Grade AD14)

OLAF A ‘Investigations and Operations I’

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/2008/10094

(2008/C 166 A/01)

We are

We are the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). The fight against fraud to the detriment of the European Community's financial interests is central to the credibility of the European project. It is therefore accorded high priority by all the EU Institutions. OLAF is both an investigative service and the Directorate General of the Commission responsible for the design and delivery of anti-fraud policy. The Director General of OLAF has statutory independence in the conduct of investigations into allegations of fraud and other illegal activities with financial consequences for the European Budget. OLAF's independent investigation powers extend to all EU Institutions and bodies, as well as to economic operators with a relationship with the EC budget both in Member States and in third countries. Outside the operational activities for which OLAF has full independence, OLAF acts like other Directorates General within the Commission in designing and delivering policies within its area of competence.

The primary role of Directorate A is to conduct investigations within the European Institutions, bodies and other agencies in which OLAF has jurisdiction; and to conduct investigations into allegations of fraud against those parts of the EU Budget which are directly administered by the Commission. The objectives are to detect and deter fraud and corruption and any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the European Community. Under the supervision of the Director General, the Director ‘A’ oversees the conduct of investigations that lead to the production of reports which are submitted to national judicial authorities and/or to the disciplinary authorities of Community Institutions with a view to prosecution and/or disciplinary action.

Directorate A consists of four Units, containing about 80 persons, mainly specialised investigators from a variety of professional backgrounds including former police officers, auditors and public prosecutors. Two Units mainly deal with investigations inside the European Institutions and other bodies. A third Unit investigates fraud against the Commission's expenditure programmes within the European Union and in other European countries, notably candidate countries, the Balkans and the former Soviet Union. A fourth Unit investigates allegations of fraud against the EU's external aid budget, including fraud against the European Investment Bank. Directorate A's operations are supported by the intelligence and judicial advice Units of Directorates C, and by the information management Unit of Directorate D.

We propose

We propose the post of Director responsible for providing the strategic orientation and management of the Directorate. This is a key role within OLAF, handling some of the most sensitive issues within the European Institutions with professionalism, independence, impartiality and rigour. The challenges are to ensure the further development of OLAF's operational activity, particularly in the most sensitive and highest risk areas of activity; to fight fraud and corruption within the Institutions and in the direct expenditure sector of the Budget, through effective investigations and the building of relationships with partners both within the Institutions and in national authorities; and to manage resources so that they are available to meet established priorities.

We look for

Candidates who should have:

| — | proven record in managing staff in a complex multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. International experience would be an advantage, |
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proven record in managing staff in a complex multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. International experience would be an advantage,

| — | advanced leadership skills, capable of motivating specialist staff from a wide variety of professional and national backgrounds, |
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advanced leadership skills, capable of motivating specialist staff from a wide variety of professional and national backgrounds,

| — | sound judgement and ability to work under pressure, |
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sound judgement and ability to work under pressure,

| — | an advanced law degree or a qualification to practise law, |
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an advanced law degree or a qualification to practise law,

| — | significant experience at a senior level in the conduct of anti-fraud operations, including practical experience of criminal investigations and their management, |
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significant experience at a senior level in the conduct of anti-fraud operations, including practical experience of criminal investigations and their management,

| — | excellent communication skills, including the ability to represent the Office at the highest levels, both inside the Institutions and externally, |
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excellent communication skills, including the ability to represent the Office at the highest levels, both inside the Institutions and externally,

| — | excellent networking abilities, to develop OLAF's relationship with its operational partners within Member States, third countries and international organisations, |
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excellent networking abilities, to develop OLAF's relationship with its operational partners within Member States, third countries and international organisations,

| — | very good knowledge of English and/or French is necessary (other languages would be a plus). |
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very good knowledge of English and/or French is necessary (other languages would be a plus).

Senior level experience as a public prosecutor or judge, or in a management position in a national or international body with similar functions to that of OLAF, would be a strong advantage.

Applicants must:

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

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

| 3. | Have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least five years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management function at high level (1); |
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Have at least 15 years postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least five years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management function at high level (1);

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| 4. | Have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. (Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French or German only. As this might give an advantage to native speakers, these will be tested also in one or more other languages.) |
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Have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. (Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French or German only. As this might give an advantage to native speakers, these will be tested also in one or more other languages.)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting on appointment if she or he does not already hold security clearance to an appropriate level.

OLAF is committed to equal opportunities in employment and to the optimal reconciliation of professional and private lives.

OLAF particularly welcomes applications from nationals of the new Member States and from women, as both categories are under-represented in OLAF management at present.

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 Director will be selected and appointed by the Commission according to its selection and recruitment procedures. A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up and candidates included will be called for interview by the Commission's Consultative Committee on Appointments and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for AD14 officials of the European Communities.

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

The recruitment will be made in Brussels.

Application procedure

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior official's posts. Candidates who with to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/personnel_administration/seniormanagementvacancies/CV_Encadext/index.cfm

register via the Internet

and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time (2). 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 not be able to do so.

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On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach curriculum vitae in word or PDF format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the CV and letter must be written in English, French or German.

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

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If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may request — preferably by e-mail

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  — a paper version of the form, which you should fill in, sign and return by e-mail or registered mail, postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may request — preferably by e-mail

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— a paper version of the form, which you should fill in, sign and return by e-mail or registered mail, postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post.

You must enclose with your application form a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. 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 part in the selection.

You must enclose with your application form a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. 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 part in the selection.

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

ADMIN-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 29 July 2008. On-line registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

The closing date for registration is 29 July 2008. On-line registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  In their CVs applicants should indicate at least for these five years during which high level 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, and (4) numbers of hierarchical layers above and below and number of peers.

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(2)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 29 July 2008.

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(3)  ADMIN-MANAGEMENT-ONLINE@ec.europa.eu. European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, Organisation Chart and Management Staff Unit, COM/2008/10094, MO34 5/119, B-1049 Brussels. Fax: 0032-2 29 55304.

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