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| 27.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 129/1 |
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27.5.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 129/1

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DG Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN)

Publication of a vacancy for a Director (Grade AD14)

ECFIN.L ‘Financial operations, programme management and liaison with the EIB group’ (Luxembourg)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/2008/10072

(2008/C 129 A/01)

We are

The main role of the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) is to foster the success of Economic and Monetary Union both inside and outside the European Union, by advancing economic policy coordination, conducting economic surveillance and providing policy assessment.

Directorate L ‘Financial operations, programme management and liaison with the EIB group’ has a fourfold mission:

| — | to foster enhanced coordination with the European Investment Bank (the ‘EIB group’) and other international financial institutions in the realisation of EU policies by the development of closer institutional and policy links, |
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to foster enhanced coordination with the European Investment Bank (the ‘EIB group’) and other international financial institutions in the realisation of EU policies by the development of closer institutional and policy links,

| — | to effect sound and efficient management of substantial off-budget resources (treasury and borrowing and lending operations) as well as budget-based programmes, |
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to effect sound and efficient management of substantial off-budget resources (treasury and borrowing and lending operations) as well as budget-based programmes,

| — | to design and implement investment financing programmes, notably for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), TENs, energy and R & D financing, by deploying specialist banking skills and market knowledge and ensuring the proper application of budgetary rules, and |
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to design and implement investment financing programmes, notably for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), TENs, energy and R & D financing, by deploying specialist banking skills and market knowledge and ensuring the proper application of budgetary rules, and

| — | to contribute to measures in favour of competitiveness, entrepreneurship and growth by monitoring and advising on the risk capital markets and instruments for financing SMEs and infrastructure. |
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to contribute to measures in favour of competitiveness, entrepreneurship and growth by monitoring and advising on the risk capital markets and instruments for financing SMEs and infrastructure.

We propose

A position of Director of Directorate L in DG ECFIN who will have the overall responsibility for managing and representing the Directorate, defining and implementing its strategy, including in particular liaison with the EIB group; and ensuring the sound financial management of large volumes of on-budget and off-budget financial resources. This includes in particular the following main functions:

| — | to define the strategy and policy of the Directorate within the framework of the mission and the annual management plan of the Directorate-General, |
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to define the strategy and policy of the Directorate within the framework of the mission and the annual management plan of the Directorate-General,

| — | to supervise the planning and management of seven units, including the establishment and review of work programmes, job descriptions and other resource management tools, |
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to supervise the planning and management of seven units, including the establishment and review of work programmes, job descriptions and other resource management tools,

| — | to coach and guide middle management staff of the Directorate in the performance of their duties, |
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to coach and guide middle management staff of the Directorate in the performance of their duties,

| — | to ensure good communication and coordination within the Directorate, between the Directorate and other parts of DG ECFIN, |
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to ensure good communication and coordination within the Directorate, between the Directorate and other parts of DG ECFIN,

| — | to coordinate with other services of the Commission, notably for the design and implementation of new financial instruments and financing programmes, |
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to coordinate with other services of the Commission, notably for the design and implementation of new financial instruments and financing programmes,

| — | to ensure the maintenance of sound financial management standards in the Directorate. |
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to ensure the maintenance of sound financial management standards in the Directorate.

An important part of the function will be to liaise with the EIB group, other international financial institutions and other relevant organisations. This work includes in particular the following aspects:

| — | to develop the institutional relationship between the European Commission and the EIB group in the delivery of the EU internal and external policy agenda, |
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to develop the institutional relationship between the European Commission and the EIB group in the delivery of the EU internal and external policy agenda,

| — | to represent the Commission on the Board of the European Investment Fund (EIF), |
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to represent the Commission on the Board of the European Investment Fund (EIF),

| — | to develop relationships at senior level with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; other international financial institutions, private and public sector banks, and other organisations such as banking associations and the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA) relevant to the work of the Directorate, |
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to develop relationships at senior level with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; other international financial institutions, private and public sector banks, and other organisations such as banking associations and the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA) relevant to the work of the Directorate,

| — | to negotiate on behalf of DG ECFIN with other Directorates-General of the European Commission, other EU institutions, the EIB group and other financial institutions and professional bodies in relevant fields. |
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to negotiate on behalf of DG ECFIN with other Directorates-General of the European Commission, other EU institutions, the EIB group and other financial institutions and professional bodies in relevant fields.

The Directorate has a staff of 81 officials, both in Luxembourg and in Brussels; and manages off-budget resources of over EUR 2 billion and an annual operational budget of more than EUR 170 million. The post involves constant travel between Luxembourg and Brussels because of the geographical split of units and frequent meetings at senior level in Brussels.

We look for

The successful candidate should be an outstanding and dynamic official able to demonstrate the following characteristics:

| — | excellent academic qualifications, preferably in the areas of business administration, economics, finance, |
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excellent academic qualifications, preferably in the areas of business administration, economics, finance,

| — | excellent knowledge of EU policies and institutions, legislation and programmes in the area of economic and monetary affairs, financial institutions and financial markets, financing of investments, especially issues relating to risk capital and to SME finance, |
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excellent knowledge of EU policies and institutions, legislation and programmes in the area of economic and monetary affairs, financial institutions and financial markets, financing of investments, especially issues relating to risk capital and to SME finance,

| — | knowledge of the work of international financial institutions, |
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knowledge of the work of international financial institutions,

| — | experience in contract negotiations, in particular with financial intermediaries, as well as good knowledge of capital markets, money markets, credit and venture capital markets, |
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experience in contract negotiations, in particular with financial intermediaries, as well as good knowledge of capital markets, money markets, credit and venture capital markets,

| — | extensive leadership experience acquired through the management of teams with a broad range of objectives, |
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extensive leadership experience acquired through the management of teams with a broad range of objectives,

| — | excellent communication skills and networking skills, the ability to represent the DG at all levels both within the institutions and to the general public, |
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excellent communication skills and networking skills, the ability to represent the DG at all levels both within the institutions and to the general public,

| — | sound judgement and demonstrable drive to generate and implement new ideas. |
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sound judgement and demonstrable drive to generate and implement new ideas.

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) and should have some direct experience in the financial sector; |
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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) and should have some direct experience in the financial sector;

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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.)

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.

The remuneration and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations that are applicable to 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 Luxembourg.

Equal opportunities

The European Union applies an equal opportunities policy.

Application procedure

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior official posts. Candidates who wish 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. If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/personnel_administration/seniormanagementvacancies/CV_Encadext/index.cfm and follow 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. Late registrations via normal e-mail will not be accepted as a general rule.

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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 as well as to inform you about the outcome of the procedure. You will be required to inform the Commission about any change in your e-mail address.

You will be required to attach a CV 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 online. You will be contacted directly by the recruiting DG regarding the status of your application.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (CV and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail (3), postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application 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.

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

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 24 June 2008. Online registration will not be possible after 12 noon, Brussels time, on that day.

24 June 2008

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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 noon, Brussels time, on 24 June 2008.

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(3)  European Commission, Directorate-General Personnel and Administration, Unit for Organisation Chart and Management Staff, COM/2008/10072, MO34 5/19, B-1049 Brussels.

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