# CA2004246EN.01000501.xml

| 5.10.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 246/5 |
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5.10.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 246/5

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REF.: ACER-B-2004

REF.: ACER-B-2004

Administrative Assistant — Communication and External Relations (B*4)

(2004/C 246 A/02)

The EUMC cancelled open competition ACER-B-2004 — Administrative Assistant — Communication and External Relations (B*4) — published on 29 July 2004 (C 193 A). The EUMC herewith publishes another competition for this position.

The EUMC cancelled open competition ACER-B-2004 — Administrative Assistant — Communication and External Relations (B*4) — published on 29 July 2004 (C 193 A). The EUMC herewith publishes another competition for this position.

The EUMC is looking for a new Administrative Assistant — Communication and External Relations who shall be engaged as (Temporary Agent (Article 2(2)) of the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Community (CEOS)). The contract shall be concluded for a fixed period of four years renewable according to Article 8 of the CEOS.

The final date for applications relating to this new selection procedure is 31 October 2004. For any further information, please visit the EUMC's website: http://eumc.eu.int

Applicants must be a national of one of the EU Member States on the date of their application.

Equal opportunity employment policy

The EUMC is an equal opportunity employer. The Centre has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. The EUMC is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. See also: general information on recruitment for the EUMC (2. General conditions, point 2).

JOB PROFILE

1.   Job framework

| Job title: | Administrative Assistant – Communication and External Relations. |
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| Job location: | EUMC, Unit 3 – Communication and External Relations (ACER). |
| Area of activity: | Operational activities – communication and external relations. |
| Category: | B*4. |
| Status of the position: | Occupied. |

Job title:

Job title:

Administrative Assistant – Communication and External Relations.

Job location:

Job location:

EUMC, Unit 3 – Communication and External Relations (ACER).

Area of activity:

Area of activity:

Operational activities – communication and external relations.

Category:

Category:

B*4.

Status of the position:

Status of the position:

Occupied.

2.   Job content

Overall purpose: Under overall supervision of the Head of Unit, the Communication and External Relations Assistant assists in the development of the EUMC's communication and external relations strategy and supports the Communications and External Relations Administrator in the implementation of aspects of that strategy in relation to the EU institutions, Member States and Inter-governmental Organisations. The Communications and External Relations Assistant will also have specific responsibility for relations with civil society and the EUMC's round-table programme.

Overall purpose:

Functions and duties:

Functions and duties:

| 1. | Assist in the development and implementation of specified aspects of the EUMC's communication and external relations strategy in relation to EU institutions, Member States and intergovernmental organisations, in order to further the EUMC's country and thematic work and strengthen the capacity of the EU to address issues related to racism and intolerance within the statute of the EUMC; |
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Assist in the development and implementation of specified aspects of the EUMC's communication and external relations strategy in relation to EU institutions, Member States and intergovernmental organisations, in order to further the EUMC's country and thematic work and strengthen the capacity of the EU to address issues related to racism and intolerance within the statute of the EUMC;

| 2. | develop and implement strategies related to contact with civil society organisations; |
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develop and implement strategies related to contact with civil society organisations;

| 3. | develop and implement strategies related to the EUMC's round-table programme; |
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develop and implement strategies related to the EUMC's round-table programme;

| 4. | contribute to analysis and evaluation of EUMC products and materials; |
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contribute to analysis and evaluation of EUMC products and materials;

| 5. | organise meetings, conferences and workshops with CER target groups; |
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organise meetings, conferences and workshops with CER target groups;

| 6. | contribute to media and publications-related tasks; |
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contribute to media and publications-related tasks;

| 7. | help to develop systems for effective communications and flow of information, flexible use of resources and promotion of efficiency and self-servicing in the Unit in accordance with agreed EUMC guidelines, including carrying out a share of the Unit's administrative tasks. |
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help to develop systems for effective communications and flow of information, flexible use of resources and promotion of efficiency and self-servicing in the Unit in accordance with agreed EUMC guidelines, including carrying out a share of the Unit's administrative tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (essential unless otherwise stated)

3.   Education and training

Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or a secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years following the award of the diploma.

4.   Experience

Minimum of three years of professional experience in a domain/specialisation relevant to the duties concerned.

Demonstrated experience of working with the EU institutions or intergovernmental organisations such as the Council of Europe, United Nations system or Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Demonstrated experience of working with civil society organisations.

5.   Knowledge

Knowledge of the relevant European and national policies in the field.

Knowledge of activities of competent/qualified bodies with expertise in the field.

Knowledge of the EU administrative and financial rules and procedures (desirable).

6.   Skills

Language skills:

Language skills:

Excellent command of spoken and written English, together with a good knowledge of at least one other official language of the European Communities.

Communication skills:

Communication skills:

Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Political skills:

Political skills:

Good political judgement and awareness of responsibilities associated with working for European institutions or intergovernmental organisations.

Interpersonal skills:

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent service-mindedness, teamwork, ability to listen and bring people together.

Organisation skills:

Organisation skills:

Self starter, ability to set priorities, organise meetings and events.

Ability to work independently without supervision.

Control of finance and other resources:

Control of finance and other resources:

Good ability to manage a budget and to control the use of resources.

Computer skills:

Computer skills:

Good knowledge of MS Office software.

Knowledge of SI2 and BO budget software would be an asset.

7.   Personal qualities

| — | Interest or background in human rights and/or anti-racism related work. |
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Interest or background in human rights and/or anti-racism related work.

| — | Excellent sense of responsibility. |
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Excellent sense of responsibility.

| — | Discretion and confidentiality. |
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Discretion and confidentiality.

| — | Willingness to undertake training or learning of new skills. |
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Willingness to undertake training or learning of new skills.

8.   Starting date

1 November 2004.

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