Notice of recruitment: Deputy Director
Date: 2014-10-30
Institutions: Europol
Subjects: Europol, job vacancy, managing director








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30.10.2014   


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Official Journal of the European Union


CA 384/1





NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT: DEPUTY DIRECTOR
2014/C 384 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 and of the official languages of the European Union. Therefore, Europol particularly encourages women from all Member States to apply for this vacancy.

EUROPOL MISSION

The objective of Europol shall be to support and strengthen action by the competent authorities of the Member States and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combating all forms of serious international crime and terrorism. This mission is fulfilled in a mainly English-speaking environment.
1.   JOB DESCRIPTION

1.1.   Key accountabilities for Europol Deputy Directors







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Provide leadership and direction to the Department in fulfilling Europol’s objectives,










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manage and administer personnel and budget at departmental level, maximising effectiveness and increasing efficiency,










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ensure effective business planning, business evaluation and performance management within the Department,










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oversee the proper preparation and implementation of decisions of the Management Board, the Directorate and other relevant bodies at departmental level,










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support and assist the Director in the strategic development of Europol by providing organisational advice and maintaining strategic links with relevant EU bodies and law enforcement agencies of the Member States,










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represent the organisation at external fora, with stakeholders and the media,










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maintain close liaison and hold regular discussions with other departments, particularly concerning key corporate matters and cross-departmental programmes,










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represent the Director as and when required,










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perform any other task assigned by the Director.




1.2.   Specific accountabilities for the vacant post

Without prejudice to the Director’s right to define the tasks and responsibilities of the Deputy Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Capabilities Department. This involves supervising the work of the Administration and ICT Business Areas and the team managing Europol’s portfolio of information management products and services. It means inter alia:






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managing and supervising the implementation of the Information Management and Communication Technology strategies of Europol,










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overseeing the provision of ICT solutions, engineering services, technical product management and application maintenance,










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overseeing the design, installation and operation of related communication networks and IT infrastructure components for Europol, the Member States and third parties,










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overseeing the design and implementation of measures to safeguard the resilience and continuity of ICT services, and responding to any ICT threats, vulnerabilities and incidents,










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planning and managing the recruitment, administration and development of Europol’s staff in the interests of the service and in compliance with the Staff Regulations and other applicable provisions,










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developing and implementing Europol’s policies, processes and procedures related to financial planning and administration, including the reporting of corporate budget performance,










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overseeing the planning and implementing of tender procedures for goods and services and the management of contracts,










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coordinating facilities management and providing a single point of contact for the provision of internal services, as well as all maintenance, construction and renovation activities,










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overall responsibility for asset management.




2.   REQUIREMENTS

2.1   Eligibility criteria

Candidates will be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following criteria to be fulfilled by the closing date for applications:
a.   Candidates must







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










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enjoy his/her full rights as a citizen of a Member State,










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










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be physically fit to perform the duties pertaining to the position,










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demonstrate a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another such language to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.




b.   Candidates must have







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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 4 years or more,

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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 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years,










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in addition to the above, at least 15 years of relevant professional work experience gained after the award of the diploma.




2.2.   Selection criteria

Candidates selected on the basis of the above eligibility criteria will then be evaluated according to the following selection criteria:
a.   Professional experience


Essential:







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at least 10 years of managerial experience in administration or ICT, preferably within the EU or another international environment,










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experience with strategic planning at senior management level, preferably within an international context,










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experience of liaison and cooperation on strategic as well as policy matters.





Advantageous:

Managerial experience in a law enforcement environment.
b.   Professional knowledge


Essential:







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sound understanding of EU administration at a senior management level,










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sound understanding of the ICT business at a senior management level.





Advantageous:







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sound knowledge of Europol’s legal framework,










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sound knowledge of the EU regulatory framework,










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sound knowledge of international police cooperation.




c.   Social and technical skills and competencies:


Essential:







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strong leadership skills,










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excellent written and oral communication skills in English,










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excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to understand organisational dynamics,










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ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences and with the media,










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highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to influence others,










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strong entrepreneurial skills and the ability to identify and pursue new areas of activities,










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excellent analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to set priorities,










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good diplomatic skills and ability to deal with sensitive issues at the highest administrative and political levels,










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high degree of integrity, professional credibility and resilience.





Advantageous:







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knowledge of additional official languages of the Union.




3.   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The legal framework of this recruitment procedure is provided for by Council Decision 2009/371/JHA of 6 April 2009 establishing the European Police Office (1) and Decision 2009/1011/JHA of the Management Board of Europol of 4 June 2009 establishing the rules on the selection, extension of the term of office and dismissal of the Director and Deputy Directors of Europol (2).
Additional information may be found at www.europol.europa.eu
4.   SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE

The Management Board shall set up a selection committee to assess the applications received, determine who, among the eligible candidates, shall be further assessed by the committee, organise an assessment and interview of such candidates, and draw up a reasoned report, to be submitted to the Management Board, including a list of candidates ranked in order of merit who meet the eligibility criteria and are considered to match best the selection criteria set out in the vacancy notice. Based on this report and the results of the interviews that the Management Board may decide to organise among eligible candidates, the Management Board shall submit a reasoned opinion to the Council, including a shortlist of at least three suitable candidates ranked in order of merit.
The successful candidate will be appointed by the Council for a four-year period, renewable once.
The newly appointed Deputy Director shall be required to serve a six-month probationary period in accordance with Article 14 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union, unless the Appointing Authority decides otherwise. He/She shall also be required to serve a nine-month management probationary period unless, at the time of their engagement, they were performing senior management functions in any other European Institution or have served at least two years in such management functions in any other European Institution.
5.   SALARY

Grade: AD 13
The basic monthly salary is EUR 11  774,62 (step 1) or EUR 12  269,40 (step 2).
The step in grade is determined on the basis of professional experience gained after the education required for the position and in line with applicable implementing rules.
In addition, if applicable, allowances such as expatriation allowance, household allowance, dependent child and education allowance may be granted.
Europol offers a comprehensive welfare package comprising additional benefits such as medical insurance, unemployment and invalidity allowance as well as a pension scheme.
Salaries are subject to a Union tax but exempt from national taxation.
6.   SECURITY SCREENING

The successful applicant shall be subject to security screening in compliance with the confidentiality regulations adopted pursuant to the Europol Security Manual approved by the Europol Management Board on 3 December 2013.
The requested level of security clearance for this post is: SECRET UE/EU SECRET.
7.   IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for application: Six weeks from the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Selection procedure: 4—6 February 2015.
Starting date: 1 August 2015.
8.   APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to submit their applications in English using the form available on the Europol website. Applications must be submitted electronically and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation and the appropriate character references as to the applicant’s suitability for the performance of the duties pertaining to the vacant post, and shall be addressed to:
The Chairperson of the Europol Management Board, at:
Europol-169@europol.europa.eu
Contact for information:
Secretariat of the Management Board
E-mail: mbs@europol.europa.eu


(1)  OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37


(2)  OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 3.