Call for applications – Director of Communications (Grade AD 14 or AD 15)
Date: 2022-04-28
Institutions: Court of Justice
Subjects: Court of Justice of the European Union, administrator, communications policy, competition (EU), managing director








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28.4.2022   


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Official Journal of the European Union


CA 174/1






CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS (GRADE AD 14 OR AD 15)
(2022/C 174 A/01)

The post of Director of Communications (Grade AD 14 or AD 15) in the Directorate-General for Information of the Court of Justice of the European Union will soon become vacant. This post will be filled under Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union (1).
I.   DUTIES

Under the authority of the Director-General for Information, the holder of this post is responsible for managing the Communications Directorate and organises and co-ordinates its activities.
The Communications Directorate is responsible for all services relating to the communication and dissemination of information regarding the judicial and institutional activity of the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘the Court’), and for organising all communication and information events and activities, whether internal or external.
As the Court’s interface with the outside world, the Communications Directorate proposes and implements the institution’s external communication policy. In that context, it manages relations with the press and other media, responds to information requests from the public, organises various events for citizens (e.g. the Court’s ‘Open Day’) and ensures the continuous adaptation of the digital communication channels and tools used by the Court to present or publish information (such as its website and social media accounts).
In addition, the Communications Directorate co-ordinates the institution’s publication policy and oversees the production of non-judicial publications, in particular the Court’s Annual Report.
Finally, the Communications Directorate is responsible for internal communication, video and photographic services, graphic design services and the visual identity of the Court.
Currently composed of two units — the Press and Information unit and the Publications and Electronic Media unit — the Directorate comprises a team of around 40 people and has a budget of approximately EUR 1 million to ensure the performance of its tasks.
The Director of Communications is responsible for implementing the strategic guidelines set down by the Directorate-General for Information and, within that framework, proposes policies falling within his or her areas of competence, such as the internal and external communication policies. In order to ensure a consistent approach, he or she draws up a master plan defining multi-annual work programmes based on the adopted guidelines and resulting priorities.
The Director is also responsible for budgetary planning, implementing annual work programmes and drafting reports to account for the Directorate’s activities. He or she ensures that the actions of the Directorate comply with the applicable legislation. In his or her capacity as authorising officer by sub-delegation for communication expenditure, the Director also ensures compliance with the Financial Regulation, notably in relation to public procurement.
Lastly, the Director represents the institution in external bodies and authorities and, in particular, vis-à-vis inter-institutional committees in the communication field.
II.   REQUIRED PROFILE







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Good knowledge of the tasks, functioning and structure of the Court of Justice of the European Union;










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The ability to direct and motivate a large team of competent professionals who are specialists in the communication field;










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Excellent management skills and the ability to lead a service-oriented administrative entity in a multicultural environment;










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The ability to understand the challenges facing large organisations in the communication field;










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Proven experience in the planning and management of human and financial resources;










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Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with a view to developing and maintaining excellent relations with the Members, registries and departments of the institution, as well as with the other institutions and external partners;










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Proven practical experience in the planning and management of projects;










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The ability to develop strategic goals for communication, translate them into practical proposals for action and implement them whilst taking account, in a balanced manner, of needs, resources and constraints;










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The ability to advise the Members, registries and departments of the institution on communication matters;










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Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify key points;










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Good knowledge of the financial rules applicable to the EU institutions or good knowledge of budget and major project management.




III.   REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must satisfy the conditions for appointment of officials laid down in the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. For this post, they must meet the following minimum conditions:






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a level of education corresponding to completed university studies attested by a degree in law;










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at least 10 years of relevant professional experience;










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a thorough knowledge of an official language of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union. For operational reasons, a good knowledge of English and French is required.




IV.   SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salaries and conditions of employment are those laid down in the Staff Regulations for EU officials at Grade AD 14 or AD 15. By way of guidance, the monthly basic salary of an official at Grade AD 14, step 1, is EUR 15 255 and of an official at Grade AD 15, step 1, EUR 17 226. Candidates should note the requirement under the Staff Regulations for all new staff to complete successfully a nine-month probationary period.
V.   RECRUITMENT POLICY

The Court guarantees equal opportunities, subject to comparative assessment of the merits of candidates, and equal treatment of all persons who express an interest in a vacant post. It actively encourages the submission of diverse applications from candidates with varied experience, skills and knowledge, from the broadest possible geographical basis among nationals of EU Member States.
For information on data protection, please consult the following information notice: https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/P_95038/
VI.   SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Candidates for this post are invited to send their applications by email only to DIR-COM@curia.europa.eu by 30 May 2022. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and any other relevant documents. Candidates must also enclose with their application a letter of motivation and a brief statement (maximum 5 pages) of their vision for the activities and management of the directorate to which this call for applications relates.


(1)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:01962R0031-20220101&qid=1612273468772&from=EN