Details
- Status
- Closed
- Opening date
- Deadline
- Department
- European Defence Agency
- Agency
- EDA - European Defence Agency
- Vacancy Type
- Public
- Type of Contract
- Temporary Staff
- Grade
- AD10
- Location(s)
- Brussels, Belgium
Target audience
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered eligible to take part in this selection procedure, on the closing date for the submission of applications candidates must satisfy all the eligibility criteria as specified below:
Only diplomas that have been awarded in EU Member States or that are the subject of equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration. In the latter case, the authority authorised to conclude contracts of employment reserves the right to request proof of such equivalence. For diplomas awarded in non-EU countries, a NARIC recognition is required: https://www.enic-naric.net/ Qualifications/diplomas awarded until 31/12/2020 in the United Kingdom are accepted without further recognition. For diplomas awarded after this date (from 01/01/2021), a NARIC recognition is required. For native English speakers, your ability to communicate in another EU language will be tested during the selection process. To assess your foreign language levels, see: https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference-langu… |
SELECTION CRITERIA
A. Essential Only applications meeting all essential selection criteria will be assessed. (1) Professional Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following qualifications:
(2) Personal All staff must be able to fit into the Agency's way of working (see para. 2). Other attributes important for this post include:
B. Desirable The following will be considered an advantage:
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Why we are consulting
We are looking for a Project Officer Optronic Technologies. Under the supervision of the Head of Unit Technology and Innovation, the jobholder will contribute to the following activities:
Duties may evolve according to development of the EDA’s structure and activities, and the decisions of EDA management. |
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Additional information
APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Project Officer Optronic Technologies will be appointed by the Chief Executive. Recruitment will be as a member of the temporary staff of the Agency for a four-year period. Renewal is possible within the limits set out in the EDA Staff Regulations. The successful candidate will be recruited as Temporary Agent, grade AD10. The pay for this position consists of a basic salary of 10.211,93€ supplemented with various allowances, including as applicable expatriation or family allowances. The successful candidate will be graded on entry into service according to the length of his/her professional experience. Salaries are exempted from national tax, instead an Agency tax at source is paid. For further information on working conditions please refer to: https://eda.europa.eu/jobs/what-we-offer Failure to obtain the requisite security clearance certificate before the expiration of the probationary period may be cause for termination of the contract. Candidates are advised that part of the recruitment process includes medical analyses and physical check-up with the Agency’s Medical Adviser. Applications are invited with a view to establish a reserve list for the post of Project Officer Optronic Technologies at EDA. This list will be valid until 31/12/2025, and may be extended by decision of the Chief Executive. During the validity of the reserve list, successful candidates may be offered a post in EDA according to their competences in relation to the specific requirements of the vacant post. Inclusion on the reserve list does not imply any entitlement of employment in the Agency. |
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EDA is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age, race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, sex or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation. |
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates must submit their application electronically solely via the EDA website. Applications by any other means (hard copy or ordinary e-mail) will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted no later than midnight. Candidates are reminded that the on-line application system will not accept applications after midnight (Brussels time, GMT+1) on the date of the deadline. When applying, candidates from Ministries of Defence or other governmental entities are encouraged to inform their national administration. A selection panel will be appointed. Please note that the selection panel's internal proceedings are strictly confidential and that any contact with its members is forbidden. Each application will be screened based on the requirements of the job profile stated in the vacancy notice. The most suitable applicants will be called for an interview and a written test. Candidates may also be requested to take part in an assessment centre, participating in a number of individual and group activities related to the competences required for the post. If recruited, you will be requested to supply documentary evidence in support of the statements that you make for this application. Do not send any supporting or supplementary information until you have been asked to do so by the Agency. Please note that once you have created your EDA profile, any correspondence regarding your application must be sent or received via your EDA profile. For any prior enquiry, please refer to the FAQ (Frequently asked questions) section, or send an e-mail to recruitmenteda [dot] europa [dot] eu (recruitment[at]eda[dot]europa[dot]eu). |
Legal notice
INDEPENDENCE AND DECLARATION OF INTEREST
The Project Officer Optronic Technologies will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the Agency’s interest and to make a declaration in relation to interests that might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence. |
DATA PROTECTION
Please note that EDA will not return applications to candidates. The personal information EDA requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation (EU) N° 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) 45/2001 and Decision No. 1247/2002/EC. The purpose of processing personal data which candidates submit is to manage applications in view of possible pre-selection and recruitment at EDA. More information on personal data protection in relation to selection and recruitment can be found on the EDA website: http://www.eda.europa.eu/jobs/dataprotection |