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| 31.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 194/1 |
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31.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 194/1

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NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT: DIRECTOR

NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT: DIRECTOR

(2008/C 194 A/01)

Europol considers that a balanced representation of women and men is important and that all the Member States and all official languages of the European Union are represented in an adequate way, taking into account a fair geographical representation. Therefore, Europol particularly encourages women from all Member States to apply for this vacancy.

EUROPOL MISSION

The objective of Europol shall be to assist in improving the effectiveness and cooperation of the competent authorities in the Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international crime and terrorism. This mission is fulfilled in a mainly English-speaking environment.

1.   JOB DESCRIPTION

1.1.   Key accountabilities for the Director of Europol

| 1. | Provide leadership and direction to Europol in fulfilling the objectives set out in the Europol Convention and as given by the Management Board and, ultimately, the Justice and Home Affairs Council. |
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Provide leadership and direction to Europol in fulfilling the objectives set out in the Europol Convention and as given by the Management Board and, ultimately, the Justice and Home Affairs Council.

| 2. | Ensure the strategic development of Europol as an international multi-agency law enforcement organisation within the European Union. |
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Ensure the strategic development of Europol as an international multi-agency law enforcement organisation within the European Union.

| 3. | Establish, maintain and further develop links with the relevant law enforcement agencies of the Member States and EU bodies, as well as with non-EU states and other international organisations. |
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Establish, maintain and further develop links with the relevant law enforcement agencies of the Member States and EU bodies, as well as with non-EU states and other international organisations.

| 4. | Prepare and implement the Management Board's decisions and respond to its requests. |
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Prepare and implement the Management Board's decisions and respond to its requests.

| 5. | Assume responsibility for the overall management of Europol, in particular for the performance of the tasks assigned to the organisation, its day-to-day administration and the drawing up of the preliminary draft budget, draft establishment plan and draft work programme. |
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Assume responsibility for the overall management of Europol, in particular for the performance of the tasks assigned to the organisation, its day-to-day administration and the drawing up of the preliminary draft budget, draft establishment plan and draft work programme.

| 6. | Establish and implement, in cooperation with the Management Board, an effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation procedure relating to Europol's performance and report regularly to the Management Board on the results of this monitoring. |
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Establish and implement, in cooperation with the Management Board, an effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation procedure relating to Europol's performance and report regularly to the Management Board on the results of this monitoring.

| 7. | Represent Europol vis-à-vis the media and on the occasion of meetings and conferences, as required. |
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Represent Europol vis-à-vis the media and on the occasion of meetings and conferences, as required.

| 8. | Be responsible for all other tasks assigned to him/her by the Europol Convention or by the Management Board. |
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Be responsible for all other tasks assigned to him/her by the Europol Convention or by the Management Board.

| 9. | Be Europol's legal representative. |
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9.

Be Europol's legal representative.

1.2.   Personal skills required

Applicants will be required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of international police cooperation at a senior management level. Practical experience in law enforcement may be advantageous.

In addition, applicants will be required to:

| 1. | be educated to university degree level or equivalent; |
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be educated to university degree level or equivalent;

| 2. | be an experienced manager of senior rank (minimum 10 years of managerial experience); |
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be an experienced manager of senior rank (minimum 10 years of managerial experience);

| 3. | possess proven leadership skills (effectiveness in getting ideas accepted and in guiding a group or an individual to accomplish a task); |
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possess proven leadership skills (effectiveness in getting ideas accepted and in guiding a group or an individual to accomplish a task);

| 4. | demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in identifying and pursuing new areas of activities; |
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demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in identifying and pursuing new areas of activities;

| 5. | exhibit strategic understanding (display breadth of vision, the ability to grasp critical issues quickly and be able to apply strategic vision to the solution of practical problems); |
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exhibit strategic understanding (display breadth of vision, the ability to grasp critical issues quickly and be able to apply strategic vision to the solution of practical problems);

| 6. | be able to communicate effectively (fluently, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing) with both internal and external audiences and with the media. A sound knowledge of at least two official languages of the European Union is required; |
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be able to communicate effectively (fluently, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing) with both internal and external audiences and with the media. A sound knowledge of at least two official languages of the European Union is required;

| 7. | demonstrate and maintain a high level of honesty and integrity (through personal behaviour and example for others, including transparency in actions and decision-making and encouraging ethical behaviour in others); |
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demonstrate and maintain a high level of honesty and integrity (through personal behaviour and example for others, including transparency in actions and decision-making and encouraging ethical behaviour in others);

| 8. | exhibit well-developed influencing skills at the most senior levels (influence others towards agreement and commitment); |
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exhibit well-developed influencing skills at the most senior levels (influence others towards agreement and commitment);

| 9. | have good diplomatic skills and ability to deal with sensitive issues at the highest administrative and political levels; |
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have good diplomatic skills and ability to deal with sensitive issues at the highest administrative and political levels;

| 10. | possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities (be flexible and non-defensive in interactions, work cooperatively and supportively in a team); |
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possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities (be flexible and non-defensive in interactions, work cooperatively and supportively in a team);

| 11. | be resilient (maintain high effectiveness and a positive approach in the face of opposition and adversity); |
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be resilient (maintain high effectiveness and a positive approach in the face of opposition and adversity);

| 12. | display innovation (ability to generate fresh solutions to work situations, recognise and accept imaginative solutions); |
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display innovation (ability to generate fresh solutions to work situations, recognise and accept imaginative solutions);

| 13. | be an effective planner and organiser (able to establish and monitor an appropriate course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal by using resources appropriately and delegating effectively). |
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be an effective planner and organiser (able to establish and monitor an appropriate course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal by using resources appropriately and delegating effectively).

2.   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates may be engaged only on the condition that he/she is a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoys full rights as a citizen on the day of his/her application.

The legal framework of this recruitment procedure is provided for by the Europol Convention and the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol Employees (OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23), as amended by the Council Act of 19 December 2002 (OJ C 24, 31.1.2003, p. 1).

Additional information may be found at www.europol.europa.eu.

2.1.   Appointment

The successful candidate will be appointed by the Council, after obtaining the opinion of the Europol Management Board, for a four-year period renewable once.

2.2.   Salary

Salary scale: 1.

The basic salary is EUR 15 136,93.

In addition, when relevant, family allowances can be granted:

| — | 5 % of the basic salary — household allowance, |
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5 % of the basic salary — household allowance,

| — | EUR 284,20 per dependant child, |
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EUR 284,20 per dependant child,

| — | EUR 1 235,67 — expatriation allowance. |
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EUR 1 235,67 — expatriation allowance.

Social contributions and taxes have to be deducted from the abovementioned amounts.

3.   SECURITY SCREENING

The successful applicant shall be subject to security screening in compliance with the confidentiality regulations adopted pursuant to Article 31 of the Europol Convention.

4.   IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for application: 60 days from the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Official Journal of the European Union.

Selection procedure: last quarter 2008.

Starting date of employment: second quarter 2009.

5.   APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to submit their applications in writing using the application form available on the Europol website to:

| The Chairman of the Europol Management Board |
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| c/o Head of Human Resources |
| Europol |
| Raamweg 47 |
| Postbus 908 50 |
| 2509 LW |
| Den Haag |
| Nederland |
| Fax (31-70) 318 08 61 |
| www.europol.europa.eu. |

The Chairman of the Europol Management Board

c/o Head of Human Resources

Europol

Raamweg 47

Postbus 908 50

2509 LW

Den Haag

Nederland

Fax (31-70) 318 08 61

www.europol.europa.eu.

Contact person:

Contact person:

Mr A. Nunzi, Secretary of the Europol Management Board

Tel. (31-70) 302 53 25

E-mail: mbs@europol.europa.eu

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