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| 8.12.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 298/1 |
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8.12.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 298/1

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VACANCY NOTICE FOR THE CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISE

VACANCY NOTICE FOR THE CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISE

(2009/C 298 A/01)

THE CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISE (CDE)

is recruiting a Director (m/f)

The CDE, a body provided for in the Partnership Agreement between the EU and the ACP States (Cotonou Agreement), has the role of providing the ACP private sector with the necessary support in the promotion of private sector development activities. The Centre is based in Brussels (Belgium). Website: http://www.cde.int/

Website: http://www.cde.int/

Applicants must:

| — | be a national of one of the European Union countries, |
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be a national of one of the European Union countries,

| — | hold an advanced university degree in management, economics, engineering, law or in a related field, |
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hold an advanced university degree in management, economics, engineering, law or in a related field,

| — | have at least 15 years' experience with high level responsibility in business or financial management relating to the private sector, |
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have at least 15 years' experience with high level responsibility in business or financial management relating to the private sector,

| — | possess considerable leadership skills and extensive experience of successfully and effectively managing an organisation, |
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possess considerable leadership skills and extensive experience of successfully and effectively managing an organisation,

| — | have experience in enterprise promotion in developing countries and extensive knowledge of enterprise development, |
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have experience in enterprise promotion in developing countries and extensive knowledge of enterprise development,

| — | possess strong managerial and diplomatic skills, be able to demonstrate keen political acumen and have outstanding communication abilities, |
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possess strong managerial and diplomatic skills, be able to demonstrate keen political acumen and have outstanding communication abilities,

| — | possess the ability to manage change (the CDE is in a restructuring phase), proven international experience and the ability to work in a multicultural institution, |
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possess the ability to manage change (the CDE is in a restructuring phase), proven international experience and the ability to work in a multicultural institution,

| — | sound knowledge and experience of the ACP-EU cooperation system would be an advantage, |
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sound knowledge and experience of the ACP-EU cooperation system would be an advantage,

| — | have fluency in either English or French and be capable of working in both languages. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset. |
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have fluency in either English or French and be capable of working in both languages. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

The appointment is for a maximum of 5 years (1 March 2010 to 28 February 2015), non-renewable. It should be noted that this post does not confer the status of an EU official.

Additional information can be obtained from the agency Hudson Belgium.

Applications (in English or French), including a detailed CV, a letter stating the reasons for the application, copies of identity documents and diplomas, as well as any other supporting documents, should be sent to:

| HUDSON |
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| For the attention of: Mr François Tomas |
| Avenue Marcel Thiry, 75 |
| 1200 Brussels |
| BELGIUM |
| Tel. +32 26102700 |
| Fax +32 26102701 |
| E-mail: hrs.government@hudson.com |
| www.jobs.hudson.com |

HUDSON

For the attention of: Mr François Tomas

Avenue Marcel Thiry, 75

1200 Brussels

BELGIUM

Tel. +32 26102700

Fax +32 26102701

E-mail: hrs.government@hudson.com

www.jobs.hudson.com

Quote reference: BE589464

Quote reference: BE589464

Closing date for applications: 10 January 2010.

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