Recruitment notice PE/173/S — Director (Function group AD, grade 14) — Directorate-General for Security — Directorate for Proximity and Assistance, Security and Safety
Date: 2013-12-06
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: European Parliament, administrator, job vacancy, managing director, recruitment








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6.12.2013   


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Official Journal of the European Union


CA 357/7





RECRUITMENT NOTICE PE/173/S — DIRECTOR
(Function group AD, grade 14)
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR SECURITY — DIRECTORATE FOR PROXIMITY AND ASSISTANCE, SECURITY AND SAFETY
(2013/C 357 A/02)
1.   Vacant post
The President of the European Parliament has decided to open the procedure for filling the post of director
 (1) (AD, grade 14) in the Directorate-General for Security — Directorate for Proximity and Assistance, Security and Safety, in accordance with Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union (2) (hereafter referred to as ‘the Staff Regulations’).
This selection procedure, which is designed to give the Appointing Authority a wider choice of candidates, will be conducted at the same time as the internal and interinstitutional recruitment procedures.
Recruitment will be at grade AD 14 (3). The basic salary is EUR 13 216,49 per month. In addition to the basic salary, which is subject to Community tax and exempt from national tax, certain allowances may be payable in circumstances laid down by the Staff Regulations.
Candidates should note that this post is subject to the mobility policy rules adopted by Parliament's Bureau on 29 March 2004.
The post calls for flexibility and frequent contact with people inside and outside Parliament, including Members of the European Parliament. The director will be required to travel frequently between Parliament's places of work.
2.   Place of employment
Brussels. This post may be transferred to one of Parliament's other places of work.
3.   Equal opportunities
The European Parliament is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications without discrimination on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or family situation.
4.   Job description
Senior official responsible for performing the following duties, in the light of the guidelines and decisions issued by the parliamentary authority and the Director-General (4):






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ensuring the smooth running of a large department in Parliament's Secretariat comprising several units dealing with the areas of activity of the Directorate,










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supervising, leading, motivating and coordinating teams of staff; optimising the use of the entity's resources and ensuring quality of service (organisation, management of human and budget resources, innovation, etc.) in its fields of activity,










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planning the work of the Directorate (setting objectives and devising strategies); taking the necessary decisions to attain the set objectives; assessing the services provided in order to guarantee their quality,










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advising the Director-General, the Secretariat and Members of the European Parliament in its areas of activity,










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cooperating with the various directorates in the Secretariat, representing Parliament and negotiating contracts or agreements in your area of activity,










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managing and carrying out specific projects which may entail financial responsibilities,










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acting as an authorising officer by subdelegation.




5.   Eligibility (profile required)
The selection procedure is open to candidates who fulfil the following conditions on the closing date for applications:
(a)   General conditions
Under Article 28 of the Staff Regulations, you must:






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be a national of one of the European Union's Member States,










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enjoy full rights as a citizen,










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have fulfilled any obligations imposed on you by the laws on military service,










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produce the appropriate character references as to your suitability for the performance of your duties.




(b)   Specific conditions
(i)   Qualifications and professional experience required






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A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma, when the normal period of university education is four years or more,
or










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a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least one year (5) when the normal period of university education is at least three years,










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at least 12 years' professional experience gained after obtaining the qualifications referred to above, including at least six years performing managerial duties.




(ii)   Knowledge required






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Excellent general knowledge of European affairs,










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excellent understanding of internal, national and international political issues,










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excellent knowledge of the methods of managing a large organisation in the public or private sector where management duties have political dimensions,










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very good understanding of the different cultures represented in the European institutions,










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very good knowledge of the Treaties,










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excellent knowledge of Parliament's Secretariat, its organisational set-up and environment, and the various players involved,










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excellent knowledge of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament, legislative procedures and internal rules and practices,










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excellent knowledge of the Staff Regulations, their interpretation and the derived rules,










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excellent knowledge of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the Union and its rules of application, and of Parliament's internal rules and subordinate provisions,










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very good administrative knowledge (human resources, management, budget, finance, IT, legal issues, etc.),










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excellent knowledge of management techniques.




(iii)   Knowledge of languages
Excellent knowledge of one European Union official language (6) and a very good knowledge of at least one other is required.
The Advisory Committee will take account of knowledge of other official languages of the European Union.
(iv)   Skills required






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A flair for strategy,










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management skills,










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forward planning skills,










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ability to react to events,










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thoroughness,










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communication skills.




6.   Selection procedure
To assist the Appointing Authority in its choice, the Advisory Committee for the appointment of senior officials will draw up a list of candidates and recommend to Parliament's Bureau the names of the persons to be called for interview. The Bureau will adopt the list, and the committee will conduct the interviews and submit its final report to the Bureau for a decision. At this stage, the Bureau may interview the candidates.
7.   Applications
Please apply to the address below, enclosing a personal statement and a curriculum vitae (in Europass format) (7):






Monsieur le Secrétaire général






Parlement européen







Recruitment notice No PE/173/S (this reference must be quoted)







Bâtiment Konrad Adenauer






2929 Luxembourg






LUXEMBOURG





Applications must be sent by registered post by 19 December 2013 at the latest, as shown by the postmark.

Please note that, if you are called for interview, you must produce by the interview date, solely in the form of copies or photocopies, supporting documents relating to your studies, professional experience and current responsibilities (8). These documents will not be returned to you.


Personal data communicated by applicants under this selection procedure will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (9).



(1)  Any reference to a person of the male sex in this recruitment notice is deemed also to refer to a person of the female sex.

(2)  OJ L 124, 27.4.2004, p. 1.

(3)  On recruitment, the official will be placed in the appropriate step in accordance with Article 32 of the Staff Regulations.

(4)  For a description of the main tasks, see the annex.

(5)  This year of experience will not be taken into account when evaluating the professional experience stipulated in the next indent.

(6)  The official languages of the European Union are: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish.

(7)  http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/

(8)  This does not apply to candidates working for the European Parliament on the closing date for applications.

(9)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.


ANNEX
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR THE PRESIDENCY
DIRECTORATE FOR PROXIMITY AND ASSISTANCE, SECURITY AND SAFETY
MAIN TASKS
The Directorate-General for Security, which has been launched recently, is currently in the process of being set up, and the status of a significant number of its staff is being altered to bring them in-house. Ultimately, the Directorate for Proximity and Assistance, Security and Safety will have several hundred staff, employed on various terms.
Main tasks






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Directing, coordinating and leading the Directorate's units










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Acting as an authorising officer by subdelegation










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Coordinating tasks and arranging for exchanges of information among the various units in the directorate










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Providing comprehensive security and protection for persons, property and information at the three places of work and the external offices and during official missions










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Developing and implementing the overall security strategy, taking into account the specific characteristics of Parliament's work and its role as an institution open to the public










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Setting objectives and strategies in the field of security and coordinating their pursuit by all the organisations concerned on behalf of the Secretary-General










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Performing risk analyses, inquiries and security audits in the aftermath of security incidents or preventively in the event of a risk to Parliament's activities










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Integrating operational and organisational aspects of security










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Liaising and organising cooperation required with the competent authorities in the host countries and the other institutions










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Representing Parliament externally with regard to security matters










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Ensuring compliance with national and European security legislation










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Liaising with Parliament's bodies, advising them and its Secretariat in the field for which the Directorate is responsible, implementing decisions by Parliament's competent bodies on security matters




ACCREDITATION UNIT
Main tasks






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Administering requests for passes to Parliament's buildings










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Issuing passes to people who need to visit Parliament's buildings, on the basis of the relevant rules










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Managing the system for granting special access rights to areas within Parliament's buildings










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Making any worthwhile contribution to assist the operational units of the Directorate for Proximity and Assistance, Security and Safety in protecting Parliament to maintain security in its buildings










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Constantly safeguarding and updating all useful information and making it constantly available to the operational units of the Directorate for Proximity and Assistance, Security and Safety to cater for their needs, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001










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Helping to implement the new overall security strategy in fields for which the Directorate is responsible




BRUSSELS SECURITY AND SAFETY UNIT
Main tasks






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Performing all tasks relating to the security and protection of people and property in Brussels










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Controlling access to Parliament's buildings and installations (persons, vehicles, supplies and mail)










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Ensuring that official visits, meetings and events of all kinds run smoothly










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Delivering opinions on the organisation of events and ensuring that instructions are carried out










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Helping to draw up security recommendations for projects to construct and fit out buildings, and helping to monitor such work










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Implementing decisions taken by Parliament's authorities on security and safety issues










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Ensuring that national and European security and safety legislation is complied with










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Liaising with national authorities and those of the other institutions on security and safety










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Helping to launch the new overall security strategy in fields for which the Unit is responsible




STRASBOURG SECURITY AND SAFETY UNIT
Main tasks






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Performing all tasks relating to the security and protection of people and property in Strasbourg










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Controlling access to Parliament's buildings and installations (persons, vehicles, supplies and mail)










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Ensuring that official visits, meetings and events of all kinds run smoothly










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Delivering opinions on the organisation of events and ensuring that instructions are carried out










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Helping to draw up security recommendations for projects to construct and fit out buildings, and helping to monitor such work










—


Implementing decisions taken by Parliament's authorities on security and safety issues










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Ensuring that national and European security and safety legislation is complied with










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Liaising with national authorities and those of the other institutions on security and safety










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Helping to launch the new overall security strategy in fields for which the Unit is responsible




LUXEMBOURG SECURITY AND SAFETY UNIT
Main tasks






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Performing all tasks relating to the security and protection of people and property in Luxembourg










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Controlling access to Parliament's buildings and installations (persons, vehicles, supplies and mail)










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Ensuring that official visits, meetings and events of all kinds run smoothly










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Delivering opinions on the organisation of events and ensuring that instructions are carried out










—


Helping to draw up security recommendations for projects to construct and fit out buildings, and helping to monitor such work










—


Implementing decisions taken by Parliament's authorities on security and safety issues










—


Ensuring that national and European security and safety legislation is complied with










—


Liaising with national authorities and those of the other institutions on security and safety










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Helping to launch the new overall security strategy in fields for which the Unit is responsible