# Official Journal C 46A/24 F

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4924 February 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 46A

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4924 February 2006

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III Notices

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Official Journal of the European Union

CA 46/1

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NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

(2006/C 46 A/01)

Europol considers that a balanced representation of women and men is important, as well as an adequate representation of nationals of all Member States, taking into account a fair geographical representation, and the official languages of the European Union. Therefore, Europol particularly encourages women from all Member States to apply for this vacancy.

EUROPOL'S MISSION

Europol is the European Union law enforcement organisation that provides support to the Member States' law enforcement authorities. Its objective is to improve the effectiveness and cooperation of the competent authorities in the Member States in preventing and combating all forms of international crime. The mission of Europol is to make a significant contribution to the European Union's law enforcement action against organised crime, with an emphasis on targeting criminal organisations. This mission is fulfilled in a mainly English-speaking environment.

1.   JOB DESCRIPTION

A.   Key duties for Europol Deputy Directors

| 1. | Provide leadership and direction to the department in fulfilling the Europol objectives. |
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Provide leadership and direction to the department in fulfilling the Europol objectives.

| 2. | Ensure day-to-day administration and personnel management at departmental level. |
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Ensure day-to-day administration and personnel management at departmental level.

| 3. | Provide proper preparation and implementation of decisions of relevant bodies. |
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Provide proper preparation and implementation of decisions of relevant bodies.

| 4. | Ensure proper preparation and implementation of budget related issues at departmental level. |
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Ensure proper preparation and implementation of budget related issues at departmental level.

| 5. | Support and assist the Director in the strategic development of Europol. |
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Support and assist the Director in the strategic development of Europol.

| 6. | Monitor the business planning and the performance management within the department. |
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Monitor the business planning and the performance management within the department.

| 7. | Promote the achievements of Europol to the media. |
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Promote the achievements of Europol to the media.

| 8. | Manage and promote the development of awareness programmes. |
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Manage and promote the development of awareness programmes.

| 9. | Maintain close liaison and hold regular discussions with other departments. |
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Maintain close liaison and hold regular discussions with other departments.

| 10. | Represent and replace the Director as and when required. |
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Represent and replace the Director as and when required.

| 11. | Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Director. |
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Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Director.

B.   Specific responsibilities attached to this post

Without prejudice to the Director's definition of tasks and responsibilities, the successful candidate will, in particular, be responsible for:

| 1. | managing and supervising the Corporate Governance Department and coordinating its units; |
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managing and supervising the Corporate Governance Department and coordinating its units;

| 2. | further develop and monitor the implementation of the following strategies:






  (a) | partnership/external strategy; |
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further develop and monitor the implementation of the following strategies:

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partnership/external strategy;

| (b) | planning and evaluation strategy; |
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planning and evaluation strategy;

| (c) | human resources strategy; |
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human resources strategy;

| (d) | financial strategy; |
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financial strategy;

| (e) | communication strategy; |
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communication strategy;

| 3. | ensuring the strategic implementation of the business planning; |
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ensuring the strategic implementation of the business planning;

| 4. | managing the preparation of the work programme, the budget, the five-year business/financing plan and the yearly evaluation report; |
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managing the preparation of the work programme, the budget, the five-year business/financing plan and the yearly evaluation report;

| 5. | monitoring and coordinating the implementation of decisions; |
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monitoring and coordinating the implementation of decisions;

| 6. | supporting the Director to ensure the consolidation of activities, the continuity and stable development of the organisation; |
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supporting the Director to ensure the consolidation of activities, the continuity and stable development of the organisation;

| 7. | supporting the Director in the organisation of the Europol structure; |
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supporting the Director in the organisation of the Europol structure;

| 8. | managing the administration and logistical matters; |
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managing the administration and logistical matters;

| 9. | implementing professional standards in the organisation; |
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implementing professional standards in the organisation;

| 10. | developing a strategy for a strong integrity regime at Europol. |
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developing a strategy for a strong integrity regime at Europol.

2.   PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of corporate governance and experience with strategic analysis and planning at senior management level, preferably within an international context. Knowledge and experience of intelligence-led policing and the law enforcement environment would be considered an asset.

In addition, applicants will be required to:

| 1. | be educated to university degree level or equivalent; |
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be educated to university degree level or equivalent;

| 2. | be an experienced manager of senior rank (minimum 10 years managerial experience); |
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be an experienced manager of senior rank (minimum 10 years managerial experience);

| 3. | possess proven leadership skills (effectiveness in getting ideas accepted and in guiding a group or an individual to accomplish a task); |
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possess proven leadership skills (effectiveness in getting ideas accepted and in guiding a group or an individual to accomplish a task);

| 4. | demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in identifying and pursuing new areas of activities; |
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demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in identifying and pursuing new areas of activities;

| 5. | exhibit strategic understanding (display breadth of vision, the ability to grasp critical issues quickly and be able to apply strategic vision to the solution of practical problems); |
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exhibit strategic understanding (display breadth of vision, the ability to grasp critical issues quickly and be able to apply strategic vision to the solution of practical problems);

| 6. | be able to communicate effectively (fluently, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing) with both internal and external audiences and with the media. A sound knowledge of at least two official languages of the European Union is required; |
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be able to communicate effectively (fluently, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing) with both internal and external audiences and with the media. A sound knowledge of at least two official languages of the European Union is required;

| 7. | demonstrate and maintain a high level of honesty and integrity (through personal behaviour and example for others, including transparency in actions and decision-making and encouraging ethical behaviour in others); |
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demonstrate and maintain a high level of honesty and integrity (through personal behaviour and example for others, including transparency in actions and decision-making and encouraging ethical behaviour in others);

| 8. | exhibit well-developed influencing skills at the most senior levels (influence others towards agreement and commitment); |
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exhibit well-developed influencing skills at the most senior levels (influence others towards agreement and commitment);

| 9. | have good diplomatic skills and ability to deal with sensitive issues at the highest administrative and political levels; |
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have good diplomatic skills and ability to deal with sensitive issues at the highest administrative and political levels;

| 10. | possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities (be flexible and non-defensive in interactions, work cooperatively and supportively in a team); |
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possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities (be flexible and non-defensive in interactions, work cooperatively and supportively in a team);

| 11. | be resilient (maintain high effectiveness and a positive approach in the face of opposition and adversity); |
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be resilient (maintain high effectiveness and a positive approach in the face of opposition and adversity);

| 12. | display innovation (ability to generate fresh solutions to work situations, recognise and accept imaginative solutions); |
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display innovation (ability to generate fresh solutions to work situations, recognise and accept imaginative solutions);

| 13. | be an effective planner and organiser (able to establish and monitor an appropriate course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal by using resources appropriately and delegating effectively). |
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be an effective planner and organiser (able to establish and monitor an appropriate course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal by using resources appropriately and delegating effectively).

3.   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates must be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen on the day of his/her application.

The legal framework of this recruitment procedure is provided for by the Europol Convention and the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol Employees (1998/C 26/07), as amended by the Council Act of 19 December 2002 (2003/C 24/01).

Additional information may be found at www.europol.eu.int.

4.   APPOINTMENT

The successful candidate will be appointed by the Council, following the opinion of the Europol Management Board, for a four-year period, renewable once.

5.   SALARY

Salary scale: 2

The basic salary is EUR 13 180,56.

In addition, when relevant, family allowances may be granted:

| — | 5 % of the basic salary — household allowance, |
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5 % of the basic salary — household allowance,

| — | EUR 275,59 per dependant child, |
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EUR 275,59 per dependant child,

| — | EUR 1 198,24 — expatriation allowance. |
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EUR 1 198,24 — expatriation allowance.

Social contributions and taxes will be deducted from the abovementioned amounts.

6.   SECURITY SCREENING

The successful applicant shall be subject to security screening in compliance with the confidentiality regulations adopted pursuant to Article 31 of the Europol Convention.

7.   IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for application: 60 days from publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Selection procedure: second quarter of 2006

Starting date: 1 September 2006.

8.   APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to submit their applications in writing using the application form available on the Europol website to:

| The Chairman of the Europol Management Board |
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| c/o Head of Human Resources |
| Europol |
| Raamweg 47 |
| PO Box 90850 |
| 2509 LW The Hague |
| The Netherlands |
| Fax (31-70) 318 08 61 |
| www.europol.eu.int |
| Contact Person: |
| Mr C. Jechoutek, Assistant Director |
| Tel. (31-70) 302 53 61 |
| E-mail: hru@europol.eu.int |

The Chairman of the Europol Management Board

c/o Head of Human Resources

Europol

Raamweg 47

PO Box 90850

2509 LW The Hague

The Netherlands

Fax (31-70) 318 08 61

www.europol.eu.int

Contact Person:

Mr C. Jechoutek, Assistant Director

Tel. (31-70) 302 53 61

E-mail: hru@europol.eu.int

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