Temporary Officer

EEA Coordination Division (ECD)

VA17/2024

Do you want to be a part of an ambitious international organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration? The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers the opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join the EEA Coordination Division in Brussels as a Temporary Officer.

EFTA is an intergovernmental organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration to the benefit of its four Member States:Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The EFTA Secretariat provides services to the EFTA States and has offices in Geneva, Brussels and Luxemburg. The Headquarters in Geneva services the EFTA Council and provides services for policy development, trade negotiations and implementation of free trade and cooperation agreements with countries outside the European Union. In Brussels this entails support in the management of the EEA Agreement, in particular in ongoing decision making for the continuing evolution of the EEA Agreement.EFTA’s Luxembourg office contributes to the development of the European Statistical system.

The EEA Coordination Division is responsible for the overall coordination of general policy and legal EEA related activities, i.e. servicing the EEA Council, the EEA Joint Committee, the Standing Committee of the EFTA States, and the EFTA Advisory Bodies (EFTA Parliamentary Committee and EFTA Consultative Committee).

This position is open only to nationals of the EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).

Division		EEA Coordination
Location		Brussels
Category/Level		A2
Type/Duration of Appointment		Temporary 12 months contract
Start Date		1 February 2025
Job Reference		VA 17/2024

Scope

The Temporary Officer will work closely with the Policy Team in delivering on the following tasks and responsibilities:

Preparation and organisation of the meetings and activities of the EFTA Standing Committee, the EEA Joint Committee and the EEA Council in close cooperation with the EFTA management and colleagues from other divisions;

Work closely with the Secretariat-General of the European Commission, the EU Council Presidency and the General Secretariat of the Council in the preparation and organisation of these meetings;

Monitor developments of the EU and impact on the EEA and EFTA States, provide input to reports and briefings to relevant stakeholders in the EEA cooperation;

Coordinate across divisions on horizontal topics relevant to the management of the EEA Agreement;

Give internal briefings on developments on EFTA, the EEA and the EU.

Qualifications

Higher university degree in International Relations, European Affairs, Political Science, Economics, Law or equivalent.

Experience

A minimum of one year’s relevant work experience, preferably in a national administration, parliament, social partner organisation or international organisation;

Excellent ability to draft speaking notes, analytical reports and policy papers concisely and clearly in English;

Solid knowledge of EFTA and the EEA Agreement, international trade policy and EU policies and institutional structure;

Experience with standard office software.

Scope

The Temporary Officer will work closely with the Policy Team in delivering on the following tasks and responsibilities:

Preparation and organisation of the meetings and activities of the EFTA Standing Committee, the EEA Joint Committee and the EEA Council in close cooperation with the EFTA management and colleagues from other divisions;

Work closely with the Secretariat-General of the European Commission, the EU Council Presidency and the General Secretariat of the Council in the preparation and organisation of these meetings;

Monitor developments of the EU and impact on the EEA and EFTA States, provide input to reports and briefings to relevant stakeholders in the EEA cooperation;

Coordinate across divisions on horizontal topics relevant to the management of the EEA Agreement;

Give internal briefings on developments on EFTA, the EEA and the EU.

Qualifications

Higher university degree in International Relations, European Affairs, Political Science, Economics, Law or equivalent.

Experience

A minimum of one year’s relevant work experience, preferably in a national administration, parliament, social partner organisation or international organisation;

Excellent ability to draft speaking notes, analytical reports and policy papers concisely and clearly in English;

Solid knowledge of EFTA and the EEA Agreement, international trade policy and EU policies and institutional structure;

Experience with standard office software.

Skills

Result-oriented approach, a productive and co-operative attitude, and good diplomatic, communication and social skills.

Ability to work with high-level political and economic stakeholders.

Excellent organisational ability and facility for teamwork, including the ability to effectively participate in coordinating work of highly qualified professionals in a dynamic, task-oriented, and multi-cultural environment.

Ability to effectively coordinate internal and external processes.

Self-reliance, autonomy, and ability to take initiative and deliver with short deadlines on sensitive issues under pressure.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Knowledge of French and/or another language of the EFTA member states would be an asset.

Employment Terms

EFTA has a dynamic and diverse work environment with the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Here you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility, and respect.   

Grade: A2

Annual salary: EUR 74,418.96

Appointments are made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture. 

Applicants must be nationals of one of the EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland).  

Applicants must apply online via the e-recruitment tool.  Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered.

On job content: Mr Petur Gunnarsson,Head of EEA Policy Coordination,pgu@efta.int

On process and technical issues:HR.support@efta.int

Deadline for applications: Sunday 17November 2024

Sett inn: 5. nóv.

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