Notice of Open Selection Procedure — Data Visualisation Editor — Reference: EF-TA-14-02
Date: 2014-09-09
Institutions: Eurofound
Subjects: Eurofound, information profession, job vacancy








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9.9.2014   


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Official Journal of the European Union


CA 304/1





NOTICE OF OPEN SELECTION PROCEDURE
Data Visualisation Editor
REFERENCE: EF-TA-14-02
2014/C 304 A/01
 
The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking to recruit a Data Visualisation Editor.
The Data Visualisation Editor will be based in the Information & Communication unit. The job will involve creation of effective graphical representations of data and research findings. The successful candidate will have a combination of creative flair and technical ability for visually communicating complex economic and social research data as well as a keen interest in the work of Eurofound. He/she will also have very good people skills for collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and contractors.
The main responsibilities will be to: —






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transform research findings and data into attractive, accessible communication messages;










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interpret data from research projects (both quantitative and qualitative) in order create coherent, accessible, user-friendly graphics for web and print;










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manage the design, development and creation of infographics and interactive data tools;










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collaborate with any other projects as necessary and as directed by the Head of Unit.




The Selection Procedure is open to candidates who:






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are citizens of one of the Member States of the European Union, entitled to full rights as a citizen;










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have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;










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have a thorough knowledge of one official language of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge (level B2) of another language of the Union. As English is the main working language of Eurofound, proficiency in English is required to a level necessary for the performance of the duties. The post of Data Visualisation Editor requires a very high level of proficiency in English (1);










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have a university degree in social sciences, economics or related areas;










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have at least six years’ relevant post-graduate professional experience;










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have experience in visual design, print design and interaction design;










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have proven experience of working with data visualisation and statistical software;










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have proven ability to analyse and transform research findings and data into attractive, accessible communication messages;










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have a knowledge of EU social and work-related policy and research and can summarise research content for a non-academic audience.




The Data Visualisation Editor will be recruited as Temporary Agent (AD 6) on an initial 5-year fixed-term contract.
The long vacancy notice containing full details of the post, the complete list of requirements as well as the application and selection procedures can be downloaded from the Eurofound website vacancies page:
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/about/vacancies/index.htm
All applications must be submitted on the official application form which can also be downloaded from the website.
Deadline for applications: 7 October 2014.


(1)  Please note that — before first promotion to a higher grade — staff are required to have a satisfactory (B2) level of a third official language of the EU.