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| 11.1.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 7/3 |
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11.1.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 7/3

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VACANCY NOTICE FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EUROPEAN AGENCY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONAL COOPERATION AT THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

VACANCY NOTICE FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EUROPEAN AGENCY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONAL COOPERATION AT THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

(2005/C 7 A/01)

General description of tasks and role of the Agency

The European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union is a new EU Agency to be located in one of the new Member States. Its mission is to ensure a high and uniform level of control on persons and surveillance of the external borders through coordination of the operational cooperation of Member States.

The Agency shall, in particular, perform the following tasks:

| — | coordinate operational cooperation between Member States in the field of management of external borders, |
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coordinate operational cooperation between Member States in the field of management of external borders,

| — | assist Member States on training of national border guards, including the establishment of common training standards, |
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assist Member States on training of national border guards, including the establishment of common training standards,

| — | carry out risk analyses, |
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carry out risk analyses,

| — | follow up on the development of research relevant for the control of persons and surveillance of external borders, |
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follow up on the development of research relevant for the control of persons and surveillance of external borders,

| — | assist Member States in circumstances requiring increased technical and operational assistance at external borders, |
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assist Member States in circumstances requiring increased technical and operational assistance at external borders,

| — | provide Member States with the necessary support in organising joint return operations. |
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provide Member States with the necessary support in organising joint return operations.

Description and nature of functions of the Executive Director

The Executive Director is the legal representative and the public face of the Agency and is accountable to the Management Board. The Executive Director shall be completely independent in the performance of his/her duties and shall neither seek nor take instruction from any government or from any other body.

Specific responsibilities include (Article 25 of the Regulation establishing the Agency):

| — | developing and achieving the Agency's strategic objectives in accordance with its mission, |
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developing and achieving the Agency's strategic objectives in accordance with its mission,

| — | day-to-day management of the Agency's staff, including recruitment, |
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day-to-day management of the Agency's staff, including recruitment,

| — | preparation and execution of the budget of the Agency, |
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preparation and execution of the budget of the Agency,

| — | preparation and implementation of the annual work programme and activity report, |
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preparation and implementation of the annual work programme and activity report,

| — | facilitating cooperation between the Agency, the European Commission, the Council and other relevant Community bodies, |
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facilitating cooperation between the Agency, the European Commission, the Council and other relevant Community bodies,

| — | facilitating contacts with the European Parliament, |
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facilitating contacts with the European Parliament,

| — | establishing effective cooperation between the Agency and competent authorities of the Member States in its field of activities, |
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establishing effective cooperation between the Agency and competent authorities of the Member States in its field of activities,

| — | facilitating cooperation between the Agency and relevant third countries and international organisations. |
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facilitating cooperation between the Agency and relevant third countries and international organisations.

Specific qualifications and experience required for this function

The candidate will demonstrate a record of experience, direct involvement and proven successful achievements:

| — | in the management of external borders in the Agency's field of activities and practical implementation on the crossing of persons at the external borders, |
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in the management of external borders in the Agency's field of activities and practical implementation on the crossing of persons at the external borders,

| — | in leading an organisation at strategic management level, involving management of teams in a multinational and multicultural environment and of financial resources, |
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in leading an organisation at strategic management level, involving management of teams in a multinational and multicultural environment and of financial resources,

The candidate will also be able to demonstrate:

| — | a good knowledge of Community legislation and policies in the field of management of the external borders, as well as of other policies relevant for the Agency, such as immigration, and of the role of EU institutions in these areas, |
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a good knowledge of Community legislation and policies in the field of management of the external borders, as well as of other policies relevant for the Agency, such as immigration, and of the role of EU institutions in these areas,

| — | a good understanding of international cooperation outside the EU in the Agency's field of activities, |
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a good understanding of international cooperation outside the EU in the Agency's field of activities,

| — | a good knowledge of technology related to the management of external borders, including modern information technology, |
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a good knowledge of technology related to the management of external borders, including modern information technology,

| — | strong achievements as a leader, excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate with the public and to build good working relations with all stakeholders. |
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strong achievements as a leader, excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate with the public and to build good working relations with all stakeholders.

Given the coordination and cooperation role of the Agency with regard to Member States' and third countries' authorities as well as international organisations, a good knowledge of English and/or French would be a precious asset.

Applicants must:

| — | be a national of one of the 25 EU Member States, |
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be a national of one of the 25 EU Member States,

| — | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake postgraduate studies, or professional training of an equivalent level relevant for management of the external borders, |
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hold a university degree that gives access to undertake postgraduate studies, or professional training of an equivalent level relevant for management of the external borders,

| — | on the closing date for applications, have at least 15 years of professional experience at a level to which the qualification referred to above gives access. At least five years of this professional experience must have been gained at management level commensurate to the position in question, |
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on the closing date for applications, have at least 15 years of professional experience at a level to which the qualification referred to above gives access. At least five years of this professional experience must have been gained at management level commensurate to the position in question,

| — | be physically fit to perform his/her duties, |
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be physically fit to perform his/her duties,

| — | have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the Communities and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the Communities to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties. |
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have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the Communities and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the Communities to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties.

Independence and declarations of interest

The Executive Director will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to make a declaration in relation to interests which might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence. Candidates should therefore include confirmation of their willingness to make such declarations with their applications.

Appointment and conditions of employment

In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 26 of the Regulation establishing the Agency, the Executive Director will be appointed by the Management Board on the basis of a shortlist drawn up by the Commission.

This call for applications is the basis for the establishment of the Commission's shortlist. Candidates should note that the shortlist may be made public and that inclusion on the shortlist does not guarantee appointment.

The Director will be appointed as a member of the temporary staff at grade A*14 pursuant to Article 2a of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities for a period of five years that may be extended once for a further period of up to five years.

It would be therefore desirable that candidates are in a position to serve a full five-year term before reaching the normal retirement age for staff of the European Communities.

Equal opportunities

The European Union takes great care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures and actively encourages applications from women.

Application procedure

In order for applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit a letter of motivation, and curriculum vitae. Supporting documents (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.

Applications, preferably in English, French or German, should be sent by e-mail in Word or pdf format to the following dedicated mailbox:

JLS-BORD-AG-EXEC-DIR-VAC@cec.eu.int

Applicants who are not able to send their application by e-mail may, alternatively, send it by post or by courier service, marked ‘External Borders Agency — Staff matter’, to:

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| Justice, Freedom and Security Directorate-General |
| Directorate B |
| Unit B1 — Borders and Visas |
| LX46 05/26 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

European Commission

Justice, Freedom and Security Directorate-General

Directorate B

Unit B1 — Borders and Visas

LX46 05/26

B-1049 Brussels

Closing date

Applications must be sent either by e-mail or by registered post not later than 31 January 2005 (date as postmark).

Applications sent by courier service must be delivered to the same address before 15.00 on the abovementioned date.

The Commission reserves the right to postpone the closing date of this call by publication in the Official Journal of the European Union only.

Official Journal of the European Union

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