Detail of the vacancy notice
- Directorate: Directorate for Legislative work 1
- Vacancy: AD5-AD12
- Type of post: OFFICIALS - ADMINISTRATOR. Publication under Article 29(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Staff Regulations
- Deadline: 20/03/2025 at noon (Brussels time)
Your job and responsibilities
If you're looking for a role where you can drive impactful projects and support high-level decision-making, this opportunity is for you!
As a project manager in the Directorate for Legislative work 1 and directly attached to the Director, you will work closely with all four units within the realm of the Directorate to plan and coordinate flagship projects, ensure smooth project execution, and contribute to the overall success of the Directorate.
You will actively engage in cross-functional working groups, fostering collaboration across Directorates to strengthen synergies and optimise knowledge sharing.
Additionally, you will enhance the visibility of the three commissions by implementing effective communication strategies and organization of events. This includes ensuring a seamless flow of information both within the commissions and towards the members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), facilitating and contributing to the key objectives of the institution. You will also contribute to the development of targeted outreach and engagement efforts, maximising the impact and recognition of commission activities.
Are you the talent we are looking for?
General abilities and capacities required
- Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
- Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
- Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results.
- Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during period of heavy activity.
- Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
- Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
- Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
- Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.
Job-specific requirements
- You have knowledge of the areas covered by the Directorate for Legislative work 1.
- You are familiar with the dynamics of highly structured political processes and administrative procedures.
- You have excellent analytical skills, you are a quick learner and have intellectual curiosity for European affairs and concrete projects.
- You have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another of the EU official languages. For functional reasons, a high level of English is required and a good level of French is desirable.
- You have a good command of IT applications and tools, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.
Assets
Previous experience in political bodies of a local or regional authority is a strong asset.