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| 9.11.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 274/1 |
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9.11.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 274/1

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NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITION: DIRECTOR

NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITION: DIRECTOR

Reference: EF 04/12

(2004/C 274 A/01)

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in Dublin is an autonomous body established by a regulation of the Council of Ministers of the European Communities. The European Foundation is organising an open competition to fill a vacancy for the recruitment of a:

DIRECTOR (male or female)

DIRECTOR

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are asked to give careful attention to this notice of competition and to use only the official application form, which is available below:

THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation was established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975.

The aim of the Foundation is to increase and disseminate knowledge with regard to developments and trends in the areas of living conditions, working conditions and industrial relations within the EU, through research, monitoring activities and the organisation of conferences and debates.

Through its activities, the Foundation contributes to the wider EU debate around these issues. Its activities are targeted at its main stakeholders and other relevant players, among them the EU institutions, public authorities, the European and national social partners, companies, research institutes and universities.

The Foundation is a tripartite body, with a Governing Board representative of the Governments, Employers' and Employees' organisations of all EU Member States, and the European Commission. It has its seat in Dublin and currently has a budget of approximately EUR 18 million and an authorised staff level of 88 people.

APPOINTMENT

The Director is appointed by the European Commission from a list of candidates submitted by the Foundation's Administrative Board. The Director is appointed for a maximum period of five years. His/her term of office is renewable.

The Director's independence must be beyond doubt.

DUTIES

The Director is responsible for discharging the following functions:

| — | directing the Foundation and implementing the decisions of the Administrative Board, |
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directing the Foundation and implementing the decisions of the Administrative Board,

| — | developing its strategy and work programme in line with the decisions of the Administrative Board, |
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developing its strategy and work programme in line with the decisions of the Administrative Board,

| — | ensuring the effective representation of the Foundation at the most senior level in its dealings with the European Institutions and bodies throughout the European Union as well as its public relations, |
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ensuring the effective representation of the Foundation at the most senior level in its dealings with the European Institutions and bodies throughout the European Union as well as its public relations,

| — | overall responsibility for managing the staff of the Foundation, including their recruitment and dismissal, job descriptions, motivating and developing staff, |
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overall responsibility for managing the staff of the Foundation, including their recruitment and dismissal, job descriptions, motivating and developing staff,

| — | preparing the activities of the Administrative Board and accounting to the Administrative Board for the running of the Foundation. Drawing up an annual programme of work for the approval of the Administrative Board, taking account of the opinions the Community Institutions and the Economic and Social Committee, |
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preparing the activities of the Administrative Board and accounting to the Administrative Board for the running of the Foundation. Drawing up an annual programme of work for the approval of the Administrative Board, taking account of the opinions the Community Institutions and the Economic and Social Committee,

| — | exercising overall responsibility for the financial affairs of the Foundation in conformance with Article 142 of the Financial Regulations applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. |
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exercising overall responsibility for the financial affairs of the Foundation in conformance with Article 142 of the Financial Regulations applicable to the general budget of the European Communities.

These duties are more fully described in the establishing Council Regulation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must fulfil all of the following conditions:

| — | Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy his or her full rights as a citizen; |
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Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy his or her full rights as a citizen;

| — | Have a university degree or equivalent professional experience; |
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Have a university degree or equivalent professional experience;

| — | Have at least 15 years professional experience; |
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Have at least 15 years professional experience;

| — | The professional experience must include at least five years senior management experience involving responsibility for the management of staff and finance; |
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The professional experience must include at least five years senior management experience involving responsibility for the management of staff and finance;

| — | Have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Communities and good knowledge of another official language of the Communities; |
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Have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Communities and good knowledge of another official language of the Communities;

| — | Have relevant experience with regard to industrial relations and/or living and working conditions; |
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Have relevant experience with regard to industrial relations and/or living and working conditions;

| — | Be able to manage and motivate an international organisation in a European context; |
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Be able to manage and motivate an international organisation in a European context;

| — | Be able to interact and negotiate at a senior management level with the European Community Institutions, public authorities and a range of social partners; |
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Be able to interact and negotiate at a senior management level with the European Community Institutions, public authorities and a range of social partners;

| — | Be able on request to produce character references as to suitability for his/her performance of the duties of the post. |
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Be able on request to produce character references as to suitability for his/her performance of the duties of the post.

Candidates should preferably fulfil the following conditions:

| — | Good command of English is essential; a good knowledge of French/German will be an additional asset. |
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Good command of English is essential; a good knowledge of French/German will be an additional asset.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Director is subject to the regulations laying down the conditions of Employment of Staff of the Foundation (Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 and its subsequent amendments). In this context, he or she will be required at the time of appointment to be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Dublin, Ireland. Residence within reasonable distance of the Foundation's offices will be required.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be based on the Community scale of salaries (up to scale A*14 or its equivalent under the reformed Staff Regulations of the European Commission). Pay is subject to Community tax and other deductions laid down in the Staff Regulations. It is, however, exempt from any national taxation.

The pay is subject to the Irish weighting factor, which is presently 123,3 %.

APPLICATIONS

Interested persons must use the form contained in this issue of the Official Journal for their applications, which can also be downloaded from the Foundation's website at www.eurofound.eu.int. Having completed and signed the form, they must post it, together with a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae and photocopies of any supporting documents (diplomas, employment certificates or any other documents to support claims made on the application form). The curriculum vitae must preferably be in accordance with the EU format to be downloaded from http://www.eurofound.eu.int/about/vacancies/vacancies.htm. If the letter of motivation and the curriculum vitae is not in English, then an English translation of both documents must be attached. The complete application must be posted, preferably by registered post, not later than 17 December 2004, as attested by the postmark, to:

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curriculum vitae

| Chairperson of the Administrative Board |
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| (Reference EF 04/12) |
| European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions |
| Wyattville Road |
| Loughlinstown |
| Dublin 18 |
| Ireland |

Chairperson of the Administrative Board

(Reference EF 04/12)

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

Wyattville Road

Loughlinstown

Dublin 18

Ireland

Electronic copies of applications will not be accepted.

Failure to submit all documents as specified above will automatically result in rejection of application.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview on the basis of a comparative evaluation of their merits relevant to the post. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post by 1 July 2005.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

| — | Candidates should use the official application form as contained in this notice. |
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Candidates should use the official application form as contained in this notice.

| — | In preparing their applications, candidates may in no event refer to documents, applications or other forms submitted in connection with previous applications. |
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In preparing their applications, candidates may in no event refer to documents, applications or other forms submitted in connection with previous applications.

| — | Successful candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to produce the originals of their diplomas, academic qualifications or employment certificates. |
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Successful candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to produce the originals of their diplomas, academic qualifications or employment certificates.

| — | Supporting documents will not be returned to candidates. |
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Supporting documents will not be returned to candidates.

| — | Candidates are asked to report any change of address in writing without delay, mentioning the competition number. |
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Candidates are asked to report any change of address in writing without delay, mentioning the competition number.

| — | External consultants will assist the Selection Committee in evaluations and interviews. |
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External consultants will assist the Selection Committee in evaluations and interviews.

| — | Candidates are reminded that the Selection Committee's work and deliberations are confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with the Selection Committee or for anybody to do so on their behalf. All enquiries or requests for information or documentation in relation to the competition should be addressed to the Foundation. |
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Candidates are reminded that the Selection Committee's work and deliberations are confidential. It is forbidden for candidates to make direct or indirect contact with the Selection Committee or for anybody to do so on their behalf. All enquiries or requests for information or documentation in relation to the competition should be addressed to the Foundation.

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