Detail of the vacancy notice
- Directorate: European Alliance Group (EA) in the European Committee of the Regions
- Management: no
- Unit/Service: -
- Grade: Temporary staff member AD6
- Location: Brussels
- Type of post : Administrator. Publication pursuant to Article 2(c) of the CEOS
Introduction
The Authority empowered to conclude contracts of employment, in agreement with the President of the European Alliance Group (EA) in the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), has decided to open a selection procedure for the purpose of recruiting a temporary staff member pursuant to article 2(c) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS) and decision n° 31/2018 of the Secretary General of the European Committee of the Regions related to the recruitment of temporary staff.
About the European Alliance Group
The European Alliance Group in the CoR brings together politicians who believe in a European Union which takes account of the views of Nations, Regions, and Local Authorities. Our members are strong supporters of the application of the principle of subsidiarity where decisions are taken at the level closest to the citizens. Many of our members are strong supporters of more autonomy through which regions and nations can decide on their political and economic future through peaceful and democratic means.
European Alliance members are active in formulating political recommendations on proposed EU strategies and legislation, as well as on issues identified by the CoR as being of key importance to Europe's cities and regions. We are hugely passionate about the Cultural and linguistic diversity in the European Union and believe that a particular attention should be placed on this very valuable EU resource.
The EA Group organises meetings and citizens' debates in cities and regions across Europe, bringing policymakers together and connecting them directly with the experience of Europe's citizens. The Group also hosts workshops, seminars and cultural events to encourage debate and drive political action on some of the most important issues Europe's citizens face. The EA Group works in close cooperation with the European Free Alliance political party and has many links with independent MEP's.
The dynamic European Alliance Secretariat assists the President and its members, carries out in-depth work ahead of CoR commission meetings and plenary sessions and ensures full support to the EA Group coordinators in order to facilitate their task of securing group cohesion and of dealing with their counterparts.
Indicative timetable for the selection procedure:
Closing date for application: 23 February 2025 at noon (Brussels time)
Assessment of eligibility: March 2025
Written tests: April 2025
Interviews: May 2025
Entry into service: July 2025
Nature of duties and profile
Qualified temporary staff member with responsibility, under the authority of the President and Secretary-General of the Group, to work as a Political Administrator within the Secretariat ensuring the political preparation of the meetings of the CoR commission meetings, plenary sessions and other political initiatives. The position requires relevant experience, technical skills and competences in targeted political briefings, to be carried out in alignment with the political priorities and objectives of the CoR and the EA Group.
The main duties of the political administrator are to:
- Have a thorough knowledge of policy developments in the EU, in the Member States and within the CoR, and to be able to prepare briefings aligned with European Alliance Group members perspective;
- Have a good understanding of Local and Regional authorities and their role in the EU decision-making process; proactively assist members' in planning and enacting policy actions;
- Prepare voting lists and be responsible for negotiations with the other political groups' secretariats and at administrative level;
- Facilitate bilateral contacts between EA members to relevant contacts in the EU institutions;
- Draft members speeches on a diverse range of EU policy and political agenda;
- Propose and draft regular press releases and articles;
- Communicate the EA Group work internally and externally;
- Organise high-level group events and formulate strategies to ensure their success;
- Develop and maintain key contacts at European, national, regional and local level, as required;
- Other duties that may be added to this list in line with the changing needs of the Group.
Please carefully read the full recruitment notice for complete details on eligibility, the selection procedure, tests, and the application process.