# Official Journal C 234A/21 S

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4721 September 2004 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 234A

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4721 September 2004

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | III   Notices |
| | Commission |
| 2004/C 234A/2 | DG Fisheries — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/171/04 | 3 |
| 2004/C 234A/3 | DG Taxation and Customs Union — Publication of a vacancy for a Director Customs Policy (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/172/04 | 6 |
| 2004/C 234A/4 | DG Trade — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/173/04 | 9 |
| 2004/C 234A/5 | DG Economic and Financial Affairs — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/174/04 | 12 |
| 2004/C 234A/6 | DG External Relations — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/175/04 | 15 |
| 2004/C 234A/7 | DG Informatics — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/176/04 | 18 |
| 2004/C 234A/8 | DG Health and Consumer Protection — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/177/04 | 22 |
| 2004/C 234A/9 | Internal Audit Service — Publication of a vacancy for a Director or Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/179/04 | 25 |
| 2004/C 234A/0 | DG Internal Market — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/180/04 | 28 |
| 2004/C 234A/1 | DG Regional policy — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/181/04 | 31 |
| 2004/C 234A/2 | Secretariat-General — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/182/04 | 34 |
| 2004/C 234A/3 | Office for Infrastructure and Logistics Brussels (OIB) — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/183/04 | 37 |
| 2004/C 234A/4 | Joint Research Centre — Publication of a vacancy for a Director-General (grade A*15) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/R/7022/04 | 40 |

Notice No

Contents

page

III   Notices

Commission

2004/C 234A/2

DG Fisheries — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/171/04

3

2004/C 234A/3

DG Taxation and Customs Union — Publication of a vacancy for a Director Customs Policy (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/172/04

6

2004/C 234A/4

DG Trade — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/173/04

9

2004/C 234A/5

DG Economic and Financial Affairs — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/174/04

12

2004/C 234A/6

DG External Relations — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/175/04

15

2004/C 234A/7

DG Informatics — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/176/04

18

2004/C 234A/8

DG Health and Consumer Protection — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/177/04

22

2004/C 234A/9

Internal Audit Service — Publication of a vacancy for a Director or Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/179/04

25

2004/C 234A/0

DG Internal Market — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/180/04

28

2004/C 234A/1

DG Regional policy — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/181/04

31

2004/C 234A/2

Secretariat-General — Publication of a vacancy for a Director (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/182/04

34

2004/C 234A/3

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics Brussels (OIB) — Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor (grade A*14) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/183/04

37

2004/C 234A/4

Joint Research Centre — Publication of a vacancy for a Director-General (grade A*15) (Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations) — COM/R/7022/04

40

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Commission

| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/3 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 234/3

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DG FISHERIES

Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/171/04

(2004/C 234 A/01)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

DG FISHERIES is responsible for the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), which covers all fishing activities, the farming of living aquatic resources, and their processing and marketing. The CFP centres on four main areas: the conservation and management of marine resources, relations and agreements with non-member countries and international organisations, structural measures, and the common market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products. The major challenge facing the CFP today is to strike a sustainable balance between available marine resources and their exploitation. In line with the basic principles of the CFP, DG FISHERIES represents the Community on the international scene, prepares legislation, implements management policy and monitors compliance with Community law in this field. DG FISHERIES will also play a coordination role on maritime affairs.

The Directorate-General is seeking to fill the post of Principal Adviser.

The Principal Adviser provides the Director-General with the necessary advice and opinion on the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and on maritime policy issues, in order to contribute to the achievement of overall DG FISH objectives, assuring effective and relevant support to EU policies. The role of the Principal Adviser requires good contacts with other Commission services and National Administrations, taking into account current and future policy support needs.

The jobholder shall:

| — | carry out analyses and syntheses, lead reflection debates inside DG Fish on matters specified by the Director-General and especially on questions involving more than one directorate, |
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carry out analyses and syntheses, lead reflection debates inside DG Fish on matters specified by the Director-General and especially on questions involving more than one directorate,

| — | provide advice on how to ensure coherence and coordinated policy-making across DG Fish, |
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provide advice on how to ensure coherence and coordinated policy-making across DG Fish,

| — | see to it to develop contacts with experts in fisheries management and maritime policy issues outside DG Fish, notably outside the EU, |
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see to it to develop contacts with experts in fisheries management and maritime policy issues outside DG Fish, notably outside the EU,

| — | represent, if necessary, DG Fish in external exhibitions, seminars and conferences, |
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represent, if necessary, DG Fish in external exhibitions, seminars and conferences,

| — | provide advice to the Director-General on strategic questions relating to the work domains of DG Fish, |
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provide advice to the Director-General on strategic questions relating to the work domains of DG Fish,

| — | develop mid-term reflections on the CFP and maritime policy. |
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develop mid-term reflections on the CFP and maritime policy.

The jobholder must:

| — | have relevant professional experience in the fields related to the job and have participated in the management of fisheries or related issues (environment, law of the sea, marine sciences, economics of marine resources, maritime policies), |
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have relevant professional experience in the fields related to the job and have participated in the management of fisheries or related issues (environment, law of the sea, marine sciences, economics of marine resources, maritime policies),

| — | have strong ability in policy-making, international negotiations, management, and capacity to work in a multinational organisation. |
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have strong ability in policy-making, international negotiations, management, and capacity to work in a multinational organisation.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Principal Advisor 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/171/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/6 |
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21.9.2004

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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 234/6

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DG TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION

Publication of a vacancy for a Director Customs Policy

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/172/04

(2004/C 234 A/02)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

DG TAXUD is seeking to recruit a Director whose main responsibility will be to provide overall strategic orientation and management of the Directorate TAXUD-C, responsible for Customs Policy.

The role of the Taxation and Customs Union is to maintain and defend the Customs Union and to ensure the uniform application of the nomenclature and origin rules. The Directorate-General administers the application of the Customs Code and ensures that the national customs administrations apply the law as if they were a single customs administration.

Tasks:

| — | to organise analytical work and formulate policies for the Directorate-General in the area of Customs Policy including the legislative framework and the management of the customs union and the support customs policy offers to other policies, in particular trade policy, |
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to organise analytical work and formulate policies for the Directorate-General in the area of Customs Policy including the legislative framework and the management of the customs union and the support customs policy offers to other policies, in particular trade policy,

| — | to maintain regular contacts with relevant internal services and external bodies with a view to being up to date on the development of EU/Commission customs policies and commercial policies, |
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to maintain regular contacts with relevant internal services and external bodies with a view to being up to date on the development of EU/Commission customs policies and commercial policies,

| — | to establish the work programme of the Directorate (objectives, outputs, deadlines), |
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to establish the work programme of the Directorate (objectives, outputs, deadlines),

| — | to ensure effective planning, implementation and management of the human resources of the Directorate as well as their effective breakdown among the four units, |
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to ensure effective planning, implementation and management of the human resources of the Directorate as well as their effective breakdown among the four units,

| — | to ensure the effective planning and management of budget resources throughout the Directorate. |
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to ensure the effective planning and management of budget resources throughout the Directorate.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/172/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/9 |
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21.9.2004

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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 234/9

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DG TRADE

Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/173/04

(2004/C 234 A/03)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The Commission's Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade) seeks to recruit a Principal Advisor.

Tasks and role of DG Trade

Under the direction of the relevant member of the Commission, DG Trade is in charge of implementing the external trade policy of the European Union. It:

| — | negotiates bilateral, regional or multilateral agreements on the basis of negotiating directives proposed by it and adopted by the Council, |
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negotiates bilateral, regional or multilateral agreements on the basis of negotiating directives proposed by it and adopted by the Council,

| — | ensures the implementation of international trade agreements, in particular in the WTO dispute settlement system, |
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ensures the implementation of international trade agreements, in particular in the WTO dispute settlement system,

| — | operates the trade defence instruments adopted by the Community, |
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operates the trade defence instruments adopted by the Community,

| — | ensures coherence of trade policy with other aspects of the Union's external relations (e.g. CFSP, development cooperation), |
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ensures coherence of trade policy with other aspects of the Union's external relations (e.g. CFSP, development cooperation),

| — | participates in the elaboration of other internal or external policies of the Union that impact on its external trade and investment, |
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participates in the elaboration of other internal or external policies of the Union that impact on its external trade and investment,

| — | consults with the public, civil society and business organisations on the evolution of the Union's trade policy, and informs them of developments. |
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consults with the public, civil society and business organisations on the evolution of the Union's trade policy, and informs them of developments.

Tasks of the Principal Advisor

Attached to the Director-General for Trade, the Principal Advisor will have the following functions:

| — | ensuring coherence between the internal policies of the Union and the related aspects of its external trade policy, |
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ensuring coherence between the internal policies of the Union and the related aspects of its external trade policy,

| — | actions to ensure complementary development of the Union's industrial policy and its external trade policy, |
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actions to ensure complementary development of the Union's industrial policy and its external trade policy,

| — | representation of the Community in specific international negotiating missions (concerning multilateral, plurilateral or bilateral trade), |
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representation of the Community in specific international negotiating missions (concerning multilateral, plurilateral or bilateral trade),

| — | coordination and dialogue with member states, other institutions, EU industry and civil society in the course of the functions described above. |
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coordination and dialogue with member states, other institutions, EU industry and civil society in the course of the functions described above.

Qualifications and experience sought

The successful candidate will be an outstanding and dynamic professional meeting the following criteria:

| — | she or he will have substantial experience, gained in a senior position, in the formulation of policy in the domain of international economic relations, with a record of proven achievements, |
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she or he will have substantial experience, gained in a senior position, in the formulation of policy in the domain of international economic relations, with a record of proven achievements,

| — | she or he will have high level experience, direct involvement, and proven achievement in international negotiations, |
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she or he will have high level experience, direct involvement, and proven achievement in international negotiations,

| — | she or he will display sound judgment, high conceptual ability, and a strong grasp of legal and/or economic concepts, |
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she or he will display sound judgment, high conceptual ability, and a strong grasp of legal and/or economic concepts,

| — | she or he will have good knowledge of the Union's trade policy, preferably gained from direct experience, and the capacity to think freshly and strategically about the application and evolution of trade policy, |
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she or he will have good knowledge of the Union's trade policy, preferably gained from direct experience, and the capacity to think freshly and strategically about the application and evolution of trade policy,

| — | she or he will have successfully held a high level position, and show strong achievements as a leader, manager, and communicator, |
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she or he will have successfully held a high level position, and show strong achievements as a leader, manager, and communicator,

| — | experience of working in an international context would be an advantage, |
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experience of working in an international context would be an advantage,

| — | without prejudice to the provisions of 4 below, the successful candidate will display a high level of English or French and at least a good passive knowledge of the other of these languages, it being understood that this knowledge of English and/or French may, if of the required standard, also be invoked to meet the general language requirement specified at 4 below. |
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without prejudice to the provisions of 4 below, the successful candidate will display a high level of English or French and at least a good passive knowledge of the other of these languages, it being understood that this knowledge of English and/or French may, if of the required standard, also be invoked to meet the general language requirement specified at 4 below.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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1.

be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level; |
| --- | --- |

3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
| --- | --- |

4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Principal Advisor 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/173/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/12 |
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21.9.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 234/12

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DG ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/174/04

(2004/C 234 A/04)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

DG ECFIN is seeking to recruit a Principal Advisor to assist in the management of its financial activities in Luxembourg (Directorate L).

Tasks of the Directorate

Through its Directorate L in Luxembourg, DG ECFIN is responsible for the management of substantial off-budget and budgetary resources. It is entrusted with some EUR 2 billion in financial assets by other EU bodies, which are invested by the Directorate in the securities and money markets. It is also responsible for contracting new loans and borrowings for the EU and Euratom and for the back-office management of outstanding lending and borrowing operations carried out under the Treaties. The Directorate manages a guarantee fund financing potential loan defaults on external lending operations. It also provides advice on the financing of real estate transactions for the Community institutions and on the evolution of the venture capital markets. It is responsible for the management of substantial budgetary programmes supporting the financing of small and medium sized companies, largely in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and other international financial institutions. Finally, it also manages the institutional relationship between the Commission and the EIB Group.

Specific tasks of the Principal Advisor

The roles of the Principal Advisor will be to assist the Director in coordinating the work of the different groups involved in the work of the Directorate (some 80 staff); to provide specific advice on the Directorate's financial market operations (treasury, borrowing and lending); to supervise risk assessment, risk management and management reporting of off-budget transactions; and to ensure that the work of the Directorate in financial market operations continues to mirror best practice. The Principal Advisor will also be called upon to assist in coordinating and supervising risk management and reporting of budgetary programmes managed by the Directorate. In all these tasks the Principal Advisor will work under the authority of the Director.

Particular qualifications required

Candidates for this post should have the following specific qualifications:

| — | a university degree in economics, finance, accounting or management, or equivalent post-graduate qualifications in one or more of these fields, |
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a university degree in economics, finance, accounting or management, or equivalent post-graduate qualifications in one or more of these fields,

| — | thorough knowledge of the financial sector and of financial market instruments. Particular knowledge/experience of the bond markets, securitisation techniques and risk capital would be an advantage, |
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thorough knowledge of the financial sector and of financial market instruments. Particular knowledge/experience of the bond markets, securitisation techniques and risk capital would be an advantage,

| — | experience in risk assessment and risk management of financial market operations, including corresponding management reporting techniques, |
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experience in risk assessment and risk management of financial market operations, including corresponding management reporting techniques,

| — | familiarity with accounting in the financial sector, including IAS, |
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familiarity with accounting in the financial sector, including IAS,

| — | understanding of the budgetary control process applying to the EU budget, including the role and responsibility of the European Court of Auditors would be an advantage. |
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understanding of the budgetary control process applying to the EU budget, including the role and responsibility of the European Court of Auditors would be an advantage.

Candidates can be expected to have occupied senior positions in the financial, advisory or similar fields. They should be skilled communicators, able to work in English, and have the necessary leadership skills as well as adaptability to work successfully with multi-national and pluri-disciplinary teams in a challenging and changing environment.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level; |
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have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Principal Advisor 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/174/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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DG EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/175/04

(2004/C 234 A/05)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The Commission's Directorate-General for External Relations (RELEX) seeks to recruit a Principal Advisor for Regional Cooperation.

Mission statement of the Directorate-General for External Relations

The Directorate-General for External Relations contributes to the formulation by the Commissioner for External Relations, together with his colleagues of an effective and coherent external relations policy for the European Union, 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. To this end the Directorate-General for External Relations works closely with other directorates-general, notably Europe-Aid, the Directorates-General for Development and Trade and the European Community Humanitarian Office.

The Principal Advisor will be attached to the Deputy Director-General who is responsible for three directorates in DG RELEX (Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asian Republics, Middle East and South Mediterranean) and the Wider Europe Task Force. Regional cooperation is an important aspect of the Commission's work in all of these areas and in the context of the EU's developing European Neighbourhood Policy, the Commission is seeking in particular to give a new boost to regional and sub-regional cooperation.

She/he will be primarily responsible for regional cooperation in the areas covered by the Deputy DG. Activities will include:

| — | Representation of the Commission in high-level meetings |
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Representation of the Commission in high-level meetings

| — | Further development of the Commission's policy in this area |
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Further development of the Commission's policy in this area

| — | Liaison with regional bodies and international financial institutions (e.g. European Investment Bank, European and Mediterranean Facilitation for investments, regional economic dialogue in the Mediterranean, Northern Dimension, Black Sea Economic Cooperation, Stability Pact). |
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Liaison with regional bodies and international financial institutions (e.g. European Investment Bank, European and Mediterranean Facilitation for investments, regional economic dialogue in the Mediterranean, Northern Dimension, Black Sea Economic Cooperation, Stability Pact).

The successful candidate must have:

| — | a thorough knowledge of the EU's external relations activities with ideally experience in at least one of the areas covered, |
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a thorough knowledge of the EU's external relations activities with ideally experience in at least one of the areas covered,

| — | the capacity to represent the Commission in high level contacts and to take forward policy development, |
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the capacity to represent the Commission in high level contacts and to take forward policy development,

| — | the capacity for policy analysis in the areas of foreign policy and international economic relations. |
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the capacity for policy analysis in the areas of foreign policy and international economic relations.

For work with these regions, a thorough command of English is essential and French highly desirable.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level; |
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have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Principal Advisor 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/175/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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DG INFORMATICS

Publication of a vacancy for a Director

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/176/04

(2004/C 234 A/06)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

DG DIGIT seeks to recruit a Director for the Directorate ‘Infrastructure and Logistics’.

General description of the tasks and role of the DG

The newly created Directorate-General for Informatics (DIGIT) is responsible for the management and coordination of information and telecommunications technology for the Commission's services and in particular, for identifying, articulating and implementing a modern and dynamic corporate information technology vision and strategy which are fully aligned with the Commission's overall priorities.

The Directorate General for Informatics also has lead responsibility for implementing the e-Commission programme adopted by the Commission in June 2001.

The principal services provided by the Directorate-General for Informatics include:

| — | corporate information systems to support the business processes of the Commission, in partnership with the Directorates-General, |
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corporate information systems to support the business processes of the Commission, in partnership with the Directorates-General,

| — | a Commission-wide, secure, reliable and high-performance information technology and telecommunication infrastructure to support the Commission's activities and to enable the implementation of the e-Commission, |
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a Commission-wide, secure, reliable and high-performance information technology and telecommunication infrastructure to support the Commission's activities and to enable the implementation of the e-Commission,

| — | consulting services to promote best practice in the application of modern information and telecommunications technology, |
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consulting services to promote best practice in the application of modern information and telecommunications technology,

| — | logistical and contractual services to ensure the efficient and cost-effective procurement and deployment of products and services. |
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logistical and contractual services to ensure the efficient and cost-effective procurement and deployment of products and services.

The Directorate-General has a staff of 600 and manages a budget of more than EUR 100 million. It has units based in both Brussels and Luxembourg.

General description of the tasks and role of the Directorate Infrastructure and Logistics

The Directorate for Infrastructure and Logistics is responsible for the following services:

| — | Telecommunications: provision of a Commission-wide, secure, reliable and high-performance telecommunication infrastructure, |
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Telecommunications: provision of a Commission-wide, secure, reliable and high-performance telecommunication infrastructure,

| — | Data Centre: providing the Commission with a corporate, secure, reliable and high performance IT infrastructure to support 24h/7 the information systems and services needed to implement the e-Commission, |
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Data Centre: providing the Commission with a corporate, secure, reliable and high performance IT infrastructure to support 24h/7 the information systems and services needed to implement the e-Commission,

| — | Technical Support and Office Automation: provide the Commission services with a productive working environment, enable collaboration, and build the infrastructure for the implementation of information systems supporting critical business processes, |
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Technical Support and Office Automation: provide the Commission services with a productive working environment, enable collaboration, and build the infrastructure for the implementation of information systems supporting critical business processes,

| — | IT-support: manage the central IT help desk and the IT service support, the telephone information service, the IT users access rights (central directory service) and the teleconferencing (video and audio) services. Provide IT-support for DG DIGIT, ADMIN and related offices. Organise IT Training for the Commission services through the Forum Informatique and manage access to external databases, |
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IT-support: manage the central IT help desk and the IT service support, the telephone information service, the IT users access rights (central directory service) and the teleconferencing (video and audio) services. Provide IT-support for DG DIGIT, ADMIN and related offices. Organise IT Training for the Commission services through the Forum Informatique and manage access to external databases,

| — | Logistics: ensure the logistics for the DGs and units of DIGIT and manage the life cycle of ITC equipment, from the contract to ordering, until the decommissioning of equipment. |
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Logistics: ensure the logistics for the DGs and units of DIGIT and manage the life cycle of ITC equipment, from the contract to ordering, until the decommissioning of equipment.

The Directorate has a staff of 238 officials, a large number of external service providers and manages a budget of EUR 60 million. It has units based in both Brussels and Luxembourg. The Director will be based in Luxembourg.

Specific tasks and duties

Job specific requirements:

| — | the leadership and charisma to direct and motivate a constantly evolving, large team of highly competent IT and administration professionals, |
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the leadership and charisma to direct and motivate a constantly evolving, large team of highly competent IT and administration professionals,

| — | excellent management skills and ability to lead a service orientated organisation in a multicultural environment. Proven ability to understand the challenges facing organisations in the area of telecommunications, data centre services, office automation, information systems infrastructure, IT-support and logistics, |
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excellent management skills and ability to lead a service orientated organisation in a multicultural environment. Proven ability to understand the challenges facing organisations in the area of telecommunications, data centre services, office automation, information systems infrastructure, IT-support and logistics,

| — | proven understanding and experience in IT service management and delivery-aligned with the business needs of a large organisation, |
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proven understanding and experience in IT service management and delivery-aligned with the business needs of a large organisation,

| — | proven experience in effective planning and management of human resources (large teams) and budgets. Excellent communication and inter-personal relations skills. The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with other services in the Commission, with other institutions and with other European bodies, |
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proven experience in effective planning and management of human resources (large teams) and budgets. Excellent communication and inter-personal relations skills. The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with other services in the Commission, with other institutions and with other European bodies,

| — | the ability to create a vision for IT Infrastructure management and service provisioning in the Commission that takes account of needs, resources and constraints, |
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the ability to create a vision for IT Infrastructure management and service provisioning in the Commission that takes account of needs, resources and constraints,

| — | excellent analytical skills, capacity to identify key points, develop and generate strategic goals and translate them into practical proposals for action, |
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excellent analytical skills, capacity to identify key points, develop and generate strategic goals and translate them into practical proposals for action,

| — | good communication skills preferably in English and/or French (additional languages are welcome), are important for the job. |
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good communication skills preferably in English and/or French (additional languages are welcome), are important for the job.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level; |
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have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mai l
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/176/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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DG HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Publication of a vacancy for a Director

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/177/04

(2004/C 234 A/07)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

DG SANCO is seeking to recruit a Director for Food Safety: plant health and welfare, international questions.

The Directorate-General's overall mission is to promote a better quality of life by ensuring a high level of protection of consumers' health, safety and economic interests as well as of public health and the farm-to-fork preservation of safe food and feed production.

The Directorate-General consists of seven directorates and of approximately 700 staff, located not only in Brussels but also in Ireland and Luxembourg. The Directorate-General has an overall budget of EUR 400 to 500 million.

Overall duty of the function

To contribute to the development and the implementation of the food chain policy at EU and international level and to manage the human and financial resources of the directorate. The Food Safety Directorate consists of about 100 staff, based in Brussels and works in close liaison with the other Food Safety Directorate in Brussels and with the Food and Veterinary Office Directorate based in Grange (Ireland).

General functions

In close cooperation with the partner Food Safety Directorate:

| — | to establish and monitor the objectives and work programme of the directorate in accordance with the management plan defined by DG SANCO and report regularly to the Director General and Deputy Director General on its implementation, |
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to establish and monitor the objectives and work programme of the directorate in accordance with the management plan defined by DG SANCO and report regularly to the Director General and Deputy Director General on its implementation,

| — | to ensure that budgetary resources are used according to the principles of sound financial management; to inspire and motivate Heads of Units and members of staff in order to achieve satisfactory results in compliance with DG SANCO's internal quality standards; to establish good working relations with the relevant Commission services and with the European Food Safety Authority, |
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to ensure that budgetary resources are used according to the principles of sound financial management; to inspire and motivate Heads of Units and members of staff in order to achieve satisfactory results in compliance with DG SANCO's internal quality standards; to establish good working relations with the relevant Commission services and with the European Food Safety Authority,

| — | to reinforce cooperation with national competent authorities, international organisations and non governmental organisations active in issues affecting the directorate; to represent the directorate at an appropriate level in other EU Institutions, relevant international organisations and at major policy events. |
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to reinforce cooperation with national competent authorities, international organisations and non governmental organisations active in issues affecting the directorate; to represent the directorate at an appropriate level in other EU Institutions, relevant international organisations and at major policy events.

Specific functions

Two directorates share responsibilities in Brussels for food chain policy. In the early part of 2005, consideration may be given to redistributing these responsibilities in the light of the priorities of the incoming Commission. The core job profile would remain in the food safety/food chain sector. The current specific functions are:

| — | function ‘plant health’: develop and manage legislation in the phytosanitary area including the reproduction of plants, the exchange of plants or plant products, plant protection products and genetically modified plant material. Develop and manage actions on plant biodiversity and industrial property related to varieties of plants, |
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function ‘plant health’: develop and manage legislation in the phytosanitary area including the reproduction of plants, the exchange of plants or plant products, plant protection products and genetically modified plant material. Develop and manage actions on plant biodiversity and industrial property related to varieties of plants,

| — | function ‘animal health and welfare, zootechnics’: manage through legislative acts, animal health and welfare rules to govern the movement of, trade in and import of live animals and products of animal origin; develop zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals; manage the secretariat of the Standing Committee of the Food Chain, |
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function ‘animal health and welfare, zootechnics’: manage through legislative acts, animal health and welfare rules to govern the movement of, trade in and import of live animals and products of animal origin; develop zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals; manage the secretariat of the Standing Committee of the Food Chain,

| — | function ‘international food, veterinary and phytosanitary questions and multilateral international relations’: develop and manage the Commission's international food safety strategy as well as relations with international organisations in the area of food safety, e.g. WTO, FAO, CODEX, OIE and SPS-related work, |
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function ‘international food, veterinary and phytosanitary questions and multilateral international relations’: develop and manage the Commission's international food safety strategy as well as relations with international organisations in the area of food safety, e.g. WTO, FAO, CODEX, OIE and SPS-related work,

| — | function ‘bilateral relations’: manage existing bilateral agreements in the food safety field with third countries i.e. the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, Andorra, San-Marino, Faroë Islands and the EEA agreement (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and to negotiate future agreements with third countries in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields. |
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function ‘bilateral relations’: manage existing bilateral agreements in the food safety field with third countries i.e. the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, Andorra, San-Marino, Faroë Islands and the EEA agreement (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and to negotiate future agreements with third countries in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields.

Qualifications required

The post requires a thorough understanding of food chain policy issues, as well as very good management skills to ensure effective planning and management of the Directorate's activities and resources.

The candidate needs to have proven management experience and to demonstrate ability and experience in team leadership. She/he should be able to communicate and negotiate at high level with third countries and with other stakeholders including Member States, industry, international organisations and other Community institutions. The capacity to master technical aspects of the food chain and to operate effectively in a scientific area would be an asset.

Good working knowledge of English and French.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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1.

be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/177/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/25 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 234/25

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INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

Publication of a vacancy for a Director or Principal Advisor

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/179/04

(2004/C 234 A/08)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The mission of the IAS is to audit the internal control systems that exist within the European Commission in order to assess their effectiveness and, more generally, the performance of Commission departments in implementing policies, programmes and actions with a view to bringing about continuous improvement. The DG was created in 2001 and consists of around 100 staff of whom around half are qualified auditors.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the management of the IAS by high level advice, through managing elements of the audit and consultancy processes or of the further development of the service and coordination both within the service and with auditees. She/he will report directly to the Commission's Internal Auditor.

In this context the selected post-holder may participate in ensuring the maintenance of appropriate skill levels amongst all of the audit process staff through their continuous professional development.

She/he will also help to promote constructive auditor-auditee relations and provide inputs to relations with the Audit Progress Committee and other parties.

As well as contributing to policy development in the field of internal audit, she/he will also be required to represent the IAS within the Institution as well as in professional forums outside the Commission, particularly so as to increase awareness of the added value of internal audit.

Qualifications required

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

| — | a very good understanding of internal audit, |
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a very good understanding of internal audit,

| — | very good communication and interpersonal skills, |
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very good communication and interpersonal skills,

| — | experience in a managerial position preferably including the management of audits and of staff, |
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experience in a managerial position preferably including the management of audits and of staff,

| — | a good understanding of the functioning of public sector organisations such as the Commission, |
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a good understanding of the functioning of public sector organisations such as the Commission,

| — | an excellent knowledge of internal control procedures and frameworks preferably including the financial aspects, |
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an excellent knowledge of internal control procedures and frameworks preferably including the financial aspects,

| — | a sound analytical, organisational and decision-making capacity, |
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a sound analytical, organisational and decision-making capacity,

| — | strong leadership skills and a cooperative attitude to intra- and inter-service relations. |
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strong leadership skills and a cooperative attitude to intra- and inter-service relations.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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1.

be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director or Principal Advisor 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00  noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/179/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/28 |
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DG INTERNAL MARKET

Publication of a vacancy for a Director

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/180/04

(2004/C 234 A/09)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The Directorate-General for Internal Market seeks to recruit a Director.

| 1. | The Internal Market is one of the Union's most important and continuing priorities. This Directorate General defines and coordinates the overall Community policy for the Internal Market. The DG's central mission is to secure, for the benefit of the Union's citizens and businesses, ever greater European market integration and to seek the removal of obstacles to the free movement of goods, services and capital and to the freedom of establishment.
  More specifically, DG Internal Market is responsible for:






  — | designing and delivering policies of economic reform that make the Union's economy dynamic and competitive, |
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1.

The Internal Market is one of the Union's most important and continuing priorities. This Directorate General defines and coordinates the overall Community policy for the Internal Market. The DG's central mission is to secure, for the benefit of the Union's citizens and businesses, ever greater European market integration and to seek the removal of obstacles to the free movement of goods, services and capital and to the freedom of establishment.

More specifically, DG Internal Market is responsible for:

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designing and delivering policies of economic reform that make the Union's economy dynamic and competitive,

| — | developing, where evidence from the marketplace demonstrates the need, new Internal Market legal instruments in key micro-economic policy areas, |
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developing, where evidence from the marketplace demonstrates the need, new Internal Market legal instruments in key micro-economic policy areas,

| — | establishing the legal framework for the integration of the Union's capital markets and the creation of a single market for financial services, |
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establishing the legal framework for the integration of the Union's capital markets and the creation of a single market for financial services,

| — | ensuring that the opportunities offered by the Internal Market are fully exploited by ensuring full and timely respect of Community law in cooperation with the Member States, |
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ensuring that the opportunities offered by the Internal Market are fully exploited by ensuring full and timely respect of Community law in cooperation with the Member States,

| — | keeping the Internal Market high on the political agenda of the institutions and giving the rights and opportunities it offers visibility among businesses and citizens and ensuring that these rights can be exercised in practice, |
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keeping the Internal Market high on the political agenda of the institutions and giving the rights and opportunities it offers visibility among businesses and citizens and ensuring that these rights can be exercised in practice,

| — | ensuring that the Internal Market acquis is fully respected in international agreements. |
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ensuring that the Internal Market acquis is fully respected in international agreements.

The role of the Director would be to provide overall strategic orientation and management of a Directorate related to financial services namely as regards:

| — | the further development of Community policy in this area because the period from 2005 onwards will be marked by the need to ensure the satisfactory implementation by the Member States of the legislative measures adopted under the Financial Services Action Plan, |
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the further development of Community policy in this area because the period from 2005 onwards will be marked by the need to ensure the satisfactory implementation by the Member States of the legislative measures adopted under the Financial Services Action Plan,

| — | the roll-out of the Lamfalussy process to all financial sectors, |
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the roll-out of the Lamfalussy process to all financial sectors,

| — | the intensification of the regulatory dialogue with major trading partners. |
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the intensification of the regulatory dialogue with major trading partners.

| 2. | Candidates should:






  — | have a an established track record in managing staff and preferably within a multicultural environment and have a good knowledge of the relevant rules, procedures and management practices, |
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2.

Candidates should:

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have a an established track record in managing staff and preferably within a multicultural environment and have a good knowledge of the relevant rules, procedures and management practices,

| — | demonstrate a good understanding of the Internal Market policy and current priorities in the area of financial services and markets, |
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demonstrate a good understanding of the Internal Market policy and current priorities in the area of financial services and markets,

| — | have excellent presentation and negotiating skills since the candidate will be expected to represent the Commission both in Parliament and Council and in discussions with interested parties. |
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have excellent presentation and negotiating skills since the candidate will be expected to represent the Commission both in Parliament and Council and in discussions with interested parties.

Required qualifications:

Extensive knowledge or specific experience within one of the policy areas of the Directorate, i.e. in financial services and financial markets.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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1.

be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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 procédure

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/180/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/31 |
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CA 234/31

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DG REGIONAL POLICY

Publication of a vacancy for a Director

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/181/04

(2004/C 234 A/10)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The Directorate-General for Regional Policy seeks to recruit a Director responsible for the programming and implementation of interventions in a number of Member States.

The precise configuration of the Directorate has yet to be defined due to the ongoing reorganisation of the Directorate-General, but it would consist of three or four geographical units with responsibility for a mixture of EUR-15 and EUR-10 Member States and with both ERDF and Cohesion Fund interventions.

The main tasks of the Directorate are negotiating with national and regional authorities in the relevant countries on the preparation and implementation of programmes and projects, acting as sub-delegated authorising officer for ERDF and Cohesion Fund budgets for the relevant countries, and managing a Directorate with some 50 to 60 staff.

The Directorate-General for Regional Policy is responsible for the conception and implementation of economic and social cohesion policy. Its main mission is, with the Member States and candidate countries, the sound and efficient management of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund, the Structural Instrument for pre-accession (ISPA) and the European Union Solidarity Fund.

The Directorate-General's activity has expanded to take into account the new programmes and projects of the new Member States. It has eight Directorates, including four Directorates which are responsible for the programming and implementation of interventions in the Member States on a geographical basis.

General Qualifications

The requirements for the job are:

| — | good knowledge of cohesion policy, |
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good knowledge of cohesion policy,

| — | sound experience of financial, budgetary and administrative management, |
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sound experience of financial, budgetary and administrative management,

| — | experience in project and/or programme preparation and management would be an asset, |
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experience in project and/or programme preparation and management would be an asset,

| — | excellent communication and negotiating skills, |
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excellent communication and negotiating skills,

| — | confirmed capacity in managing, coordinating and motivating a team, |
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confirmed capacity in managing, coordinating and motivating a team,

| — | good working knowledge of both English and French would be an asset. |
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good working knowledge of both English and French would be an asset.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
| --- | --- |

1.

be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
| --- | --- |

2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level; |
| --- | --- |

3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
| --- | --- |

4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/181/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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| 21.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 234/34 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 234/34

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SECRETARIAT-GENERAL

Publication of a vacancy for a Director

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/182/04

(2004/C 234 A/11)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The principal mission of the Secretariat-General is to ensure that the Commission's political priorities, as defined by the President, are carried out. It works proactively to ensure strategic planning and programming, internal policy coordination and manage collegial decision-making and to coordinate the position of the Commission with other institutions. It has specific responsibility in the areas of administrative simplification and ‘the future of the Union’ debate. It is also responsible for monitoring issues of horizontal interest (e.g. institutional questions, openness policy, relations with civil society, data protection), providing official information on the decision-making process and reporting on the EU's activities. The Secretariat-General is at the service of other services and the College, acting as a force for cohesiveness in the Commission.

Description of the specific tasks linked to this function

The Director will have overall management responsibility for a directorate and will be responsible for:

| — | planning, developing and coordinating the activities of the Directorate, |
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planning, developing and coordinating the activities of the Directorate,

| — | defining the strategic orientations of the Directorate, |
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defining the strategic orientations of the Directorate,

| — | taking the initiatives necessary to achieve the objectives identified in the work programme of the Directorate. |
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taking the initiatives necessary to achieve the objectives identified in the work programme of the Directorate.

She/he will represent the Secretariat-General in internal coordination meetings and the Commission in inter-institutional forums.

Specific job requirements

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

| — | proven experience of policy coordination at a senior level in either a national or international context, |
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proven experience of policy coordination at a senior level in either a national or international context,

| — | very good communication and negotiation skills, |
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very good communication and negotiation skills,

| — | strong management skills, |
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strong management skills,

| — | an excellent understanding of Commission policies and of the inter-institutional process, |
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an excellent understanding of Commission policies and of the inter-institutional process,

| — | good knowledge of the Secretariat-General's activities. |
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good knowledge of the Secretariat-General's activities.

Knowledge of English and French is highly desirable.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/182/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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CA 234/37

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OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS — BRUSSELS (OIB)

Publication of a vacancy for a Principal Advisor

(grade A*14)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/183/04

(2004/C 234 A/12)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB) seeks to recruit a Principal Advisor in charge of the coordination of the logistics Units of the Office.

General description of the tasks and role of the Office

The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels ensures all activities associated with the housing of staff, the management of social welfare infrastructures and the logistics of the Commission in Brussels.

It is responsible, in particular, for:

| — | administering the acquisition, leasing and maintenance of the moveable and immovable property of the Commission together with the associated inventories and questions relating to VAT, |
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administering the acquisition, leasing and maintenance of the moveable and immovable property of the Commission together with the associated inventories and questions relating to VAT,

| — | organising removals and space management, |
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organising removals and space management,

| — | administering transport services for staff and goods for internal purposes, incoming and outgoing mail and the internal distribution of documents for the Commission's directorates-general, the reproduction services and office supplies, |
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administering transport services for staff and goods for internal purposes, incoming and outgoing mail and the internal distribution of documents for the Commission's directorates-general, the reproduction services and office supplies,

| — | implementing rules on physical security in buildings, and in particular administering the ‘security contract’, |
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implementing rules on physical security in buildings, and in particular administering the ‘security contract’,

| — | administering the social welfare facilities provided for staff of the European Institutions, including restaurants, self-service canteens, staff shops, crèches/after school child-minding services, sports centres, etc., |
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administering the social welfare facilities provided for staff of the European Institutions, including restaurants, self-service canteens, staff shops, crèches/after school child-minding services, sports centres, etc.,

| — | adopting the necessary measures to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in Commission buildings. |
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adopting the necessary measures to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in Commission buildings.

Description and nature of the function

Under the authority of the Director of the Office, the Principal Advisor will be in charge of the coordination of the five ‘Logistics’ Units of the Office (approximately 600 persons and 70 million euro budget) involved in:

| 1. | administering the acquisition of the moveable property and office supplies of the Commission together with the associated inventories; |
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administering the acquisition of the moveable property and office supplies of the Commission together with the associated inventories;

| 2. | managing transport services for staff and goods; |
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managing transport services for staff and goods;

| 3. | managing the social welfare facilities provided for staff of the European Institutions, including restaurants, self-service canteens, staff shops, crèches/after school child-minding services, sports centres, etc.; |
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3.

managing the social welfare facilities provided for staff of the European Institutions, including restaurants, self-service canteens, staff shops, crèches/after school child-minding services, sports centres, etc.;

| 4. | administering incoming and outgoing mail, the internal distribution of documents for the Commission's directorates-general and managing the reproduction services; |
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administering incoming and outgoing mail, the internal distribution of documents for the Commission's directorates-general and managing the reproduction services;

| 5. | managing the physical security in buildings and administering the security and cleaning contracts. |
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managing the physical security in buildings and administering the security and cleaning contracts.

Job requirements

The successful candidate should have proven leadership capabilities, negotiation and management skills in a multinational context, including human and financial resources planning, budgetary and contract management. Experience in social relations with staff and their representatives will be an asset.

Good working knowledge of both English and French would be an asset.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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1.

be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained in a management or advisory function at high level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Principal Advisor 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*14 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail  (2), postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 22 October 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 22 October 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/183/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

Publication of a vacancy for a Director-General

(grade A*15)

(Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations)

COM/R/7022/04

(2004/C 234 A/13)

In the context of the enlargement of the European Union, the European Commission is recruiting a number of senior management officials from the 10 new Member States (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia).

The European Commission seeks to appoint a Director-General for the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The JRC is the Commission's R & D based policy support body with five research locations around Europe and headquarters in Brussels. It has a staff of 2 300, operating budget of EUR 340 million per annum, and covers a range of disciplines from life science to nuclear research. It is a customer-driven organisation, providing scientific advice and support to the EU policy-makers. It generates its knowledge in-house and through a large range of networks. It has a special role in contributing to the development of the European Research Area. The position requires a Scientist of high reputation capable of leading and managing a large and dynamic interdisciplinary, multi-site, networked organisation.

The successful candidate must have:

| — | high level scientific qualifications (PhD or equivalent) and demonstrated track record in a discipline of relevance to the JRC, preferably life sciences/environment/chemistry, |
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high level scientific qualifications (PhD or equivalent) and demonstrated track record in a discipline of relevance to the JRC, preferably life sciences/environment/chemistry,

| — | held responsibility for the total management of a large scientific based organisation and have the capacity to manage effectively an organisation distributed over several locations, |
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held responsibility for the total management of a large scientific based organisation and have the capacity to manage effectively an organisation distributed over several locations,

| — | experience of providing high level scientific advice to policy makers, |
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experience of providing high level scientific advice to policy makers,

| — | good knowledge of EU policies and services of the European Commission, |
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good knowledge of EU policies and services of the European Commission,

| — | excellent communication and negotiating skills. |
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excellent communication and negotiating skills.

Applicants must:

| 1. | be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia); |
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1.

be a citizen of one of the 10 new Member States of the European Union (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia);

| 2. | hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies; |
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2.

hold a university degree that gives access to undertake doctoral studies;

| 3. | have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level; |
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3.

have at least 12 years' postgraduate professional experience at a level to which the qualifications referred to above give admission. At least six years of that professional experience must have been gained at a high management level;

| 4. | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only. |
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4.

have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and an adequate knowledge of another of these official languages. Candidates should note that the selection procedures will be carried out in English, French and German only.

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 Director General 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 and an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for A*15 grade officials of the European Communities.

Applicants should note the requirement under the 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

This post is being published in parallel with a number of other senior management posts. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the types of diploma and professional experience required.

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/personnel_administration/working_en.htm and following the instructions there concerning the various stages of the procedure.

It is your responsibility to complete your online registration in time  (1). We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying, since heavy Internet traffic or a fault with your Internet connection could lead to the online registration being terminated before you complete it, thereby obliging you to repeat the whole process. Once the deadline for the submission of registrations has passed, you will not be able to do so.

On completion of your online registration, you will receive on screen a registration number that you must note — this will be your reference number in all matters concerning your application. When you receive this number, the registration process is finished — it is confirmation that we have registered the data you entered.

If you do not receive a number, your application has not been registered!

Please note that you must have an e-mail address. This will be used to identify your registration.

You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters). Both the cv and letter must be written in either English, French or German.

If you have a disability that prevents you from registering online, you may submit your application (cv and letter of motivation) on paper by registered mail
   (2)
  , postmarked no later than the closing date for registration. All subsequent communication between the Commission and you will be by post. In this case, you must enclose with your application a certificate attesting your disability, issued by a recognised body. You should also set out on a separate sheet of paper any special arrangements you think are needed to make it easier for you to take part in the selection.

Closing date

The closing date for registration is 15 November 2004. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.

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(1)  No later than 12.00 noon, Brussels time, on 15 November 2004.

(2)  European Commission, Directorate-General ‘Personnel and Administration’, ‘Organisation Chart and Management Staff’ Unit, COM/R/7022/04, MO34 5/105, B-1049 Brussels.

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