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| 5.10.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 246/1 |
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5.10.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 246/1

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PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR A HEAD OF DELEGATION

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:

| — | represent the European Commission, as appropriate, in the host country, in the fields of competence of the EC; |
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represent the European Commission, as appropriate, in the host country, in the fields of competence of the EC;

| — | ensure bilateral relations in the political, economic, commercial and cooperation fields; |
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ensure bilateral relations in the political, economic, commercial and cooperation fields;

| — | efficiently manage external assistance programmes in the framework of devolution; |
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efficiently manage external assistance programmes in the framework of devolution;

| — | promote and protect the EU's interests and values; |
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promote and protect the EU's interests and values;

| — | pursue the EU's policies in all areas; |
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pursue the EU's policies in all areas;

| — | carry out press and information activities; |
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carry out press and information activities;

| — | ensure sound management of the Delegation. |
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ensure sound management of the Delegation.

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

| — | the efficient overall operation of the Commission's Delegation in Rabat. The Delegation is composed of 14 officials and 57 other agents; |
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the efficient overall operation of the Commission's Delegation in Rabat. The Delegation is composed of 14 officials and 57 other agents;

| — | coordination activities with Member States and other members of the international donor community relating to support activities of the EU and financial assistance; |
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coordination activities with Member States and other members of the international donor community relating to support activities of the EU and financial assistance;

| — | reporting on the political and economic situation and latest developments; |
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reporting on the political and economic situation and latest developments;

| — | representation of the Commission on CFSP-related issues and on the Union's commercial policy at national, regional and multilateral level; |
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representation of the Commission on CFSP-related issues and on the Union's commercial policy at national, regional and multilateral level;

| — | monitoring and reporting to Headquarters on trade matters, notably on the country's positions in multilateral, regional or bilateral negotiations; |
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monitoring and reporting to Headquarters on trade matters, notably on the country's positions in multilateral, regional or bilateral negotiations;

| — | ensuring effective implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco; |
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ensuring effective implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco;

| — | effective management of EC's external assistance programmes in Morocco, from identification to evaluation, including duties as authorising officer by sub-delegation for deconcentrated programmes; |
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effective management of EC's external assistance programmes in Morocco, from identification to evaluation, including duties as authorising officer by sub-delegation for deconcentrated programmes;

| — | ensuring EU visibility by carrying out press and information activities in the host country. |
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ensuring EU visibility by carrying out press and information activities in the host country.

The qualifications and experience required for this post are:

| — | proven experience in the external relations field and a good knowledge of Community policies and the functioning of the Union; |
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proven experience in the external relations field and a good knowledge of Community policies and the functioning of the Union;

| — | proven ability to handle complex policy issues, negotiations and programmation of aid programmes; |
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proven ability to handle complex policy issues, negotiations and programmation of aid programmes;

| — | proven experience in the management of external assistance programmes, including financial and contractual aspects would be a strong asset; |
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proven experience in the management of external assistance programmes, including financial and contractual aspects would be a strong asset;

| — | proven capacity to plan and organise the work of different services and to exert leadership, notably in motivating large multidisciplinary and multicultural teams; |
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proven capacity to plan and organise the work of different services and to exert leadership, notably in motivating large multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;

| — | an aptitude for communication, in particular with the media; |
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an aptitude for communication, in particular with the media;

| — | a university degree or equivalent giving entitlement to undertake postgraduate studies; |
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a university degree or equivalent giving entitlement to undertake postgraduate studies;

| — | at least 15 years of professional experience (following the award of the university degree or equivalent) preferably in the field relevant to the vacancy, at least five years of which must have been at high management level; |
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at least 15 years of professional experience (following the award of the university degree or equivalent) preferably in the field relevant to the vacancy, at least five years of which must have been at high management level;

| — | a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the EU and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these languages; the principal working languages for this post are French and English; |
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a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the EU and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these languages; the principal working languages for this post are French and English;

| — | candidates must be nationals of a EU Member State. |
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candidates must be nationals of a EU Member State.

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:

| 1. | a curriculum vitae not exceeding four pages which must be submitted in either English, French or German. The following information must be included on the first page of the curriculum vitae:






  — | full name (title, first name, surname); |
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a curriculum vitae not exceeding four pages which must be submitted in either English, French or German. The following information must be included on the first page of the curriculum vitae:

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full name (title, first name, surname);

| — | full postal address; |
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full postal address;

| — | e-mail address; |
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e-mail address;

| — | telephone numbers (home, office and mobile telephone); |
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telephone numbers (home, office and mobile telephone);

| — | date of birth; |
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date of birth;

| — | sex; |
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sex;

| — | nationality; |
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nationality;

| — | knowledge of languages (indicate mother tongue, thorough knowledge or satisfactory knowledge); |
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knowledge of languages (indicate mother tongue, thorough knowledge or satisfactory knowledge);

| — | title of degree giving access to this selection procedure and awarding institution; |
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title of degree giving access to this selection procedure and awarding institution;

| — | date of award of degree giving access to this selection procedure (day, month and year). |
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date of award of degree giving access to this selection procedure (day, month and year).

| 2. | a letter of motivation in English, French or German. |
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a letter of motivation in English, French or German.

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.

The e-mail address for applications is ADMIN-JOB-VACANCIES-MANAGEMENT@cec.eu.int

COM/229/04

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

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’ |
| ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit |
| COM/229/04 |
| MO-34 5/105 |
| B-1049 Brussels. |

European Commission

Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’

‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit

COM/229/04

MO-34 5/105

B-1049 Brussels.

Closing date

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

5 November 2004

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

17.00

5 November 2004.

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