Head of Executive Director Services Department

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
   OR
   A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years
2. In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience of at least twelve years after obtaining the required diploma
3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland
4. Be entitled to their full rights as a citizen
5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
7. Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union
8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

SELECTION CRITERIA

Professional experience and expertise

1. At least 5 years of proven working experience in the areas listed above under 2. Tasks and responsibilities;
2. Proven experience in managing and leading high performing interdisciplinary teams in complex technical/operational organisations;
3. Proven experience in stakeholder management within an EU or international context;
4. Proven experience in providing advice to senior management within an international or national institutional context including crisis communications;
5. Experience in project management and financial, procurement and contract management;
6. Excellent command of both written and spoken English
7. Strong communication skills in other EU languages would be considered as an advantage;

Required competencies

8. Motivation for the post;
9. Effective communication;
10. Collaborative leadership and ability to empower and inspire others;
11. Cooperative, practical, solution-driven and service-oriented attitude;
12. Ability to manage stress, prioritising and organising.