Seconded National Expert in the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) (m/f) (réf. 299227)

Informations générales

We are:

 

 

The European External Action Service (EEAS) supports the High Representative in the exercise of his mandate to conduct and implement an effective and coherent EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), of representing the EU and of chairing the Foreign Affairs Council. It also supports the High Representative in his capacity as Vice-President of the Commission with regard to his responsibilities within the Commission in the external relations field including the coordination of other aspects of the EU’s external action. The EEAS works in close cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Council, the services of the Commission and the Secretariat General of the European Parliament.

The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) is the permanent structure supporting the Civilian Operations Commander. The Civilian Operations Commander is the overall commander at the strategic level of currently 11 civilian CSDP crisis management missions and provides strategic guidance and direction to the Heads of Mission. The Civilian Operations Commander reports directly to the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and through him to the Council of the EU. Under the political control and strategic direction of the Political and Security Committee and the overall authority of the High Representative, the Civilian Operations Commander ensures the effective planning and nconduct of civilian CSDP crisis management operations, as well as the proper implementation of all mission-related tasks as well as the discharge of the duty of care.

We propose

• The post of a “co-financed” Seconded National Expert of Policy Officer in the Conduct of Operations Division, CPCC.1. The post is co-financed by the EEAS (daily and monthly allowances) and by the EU MS (salary, social security and insurance).
• The successful candidate will join the Africa Sector of the aforementioned division. The section supports i.a. the planning and conduct of civilian CSDP Missions in Africa, including the CSDP Regionalisation in the Sahel region.
• Functions and Duties:
• Strategic operational analysis and advice:
  • Prepare and participate in the discussions of the working groups and committees concerned with the above-mentioned areas, especially the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management (CIVCOM), the RELEX, the EUMC, the Political and Security Committee (PSC).
    
  • Represent CPCC in working group meetings.
    
  • Draft notes, advices or any other documents relating to the discussions taking place in those areas.
    
  • Follow closely the development of the EU policy concerning the mission area and the region and contribute to the policymaking process and decisions as relevant.
    
  • Help ensure consistency of civilian CSDP missions with regard to all aspects of policing, in particular the fight against serious and organised crime and terrorism.
• Liaison with Member States, EU institutions and other stakeholders:
  
  • Act as focal point regarding the allocated civilian CSDP mission(s).
    
  • Co-operate closely with other parts of the European External Action Service (EEAS), including the Integrated Strategic Planning for CSDP and Stabilisation (ISP.3), the EU Military Staff (EUMS), the respective Geographical Directorate(s), and other EU actors.
    
  • Liaise with and brief representatives of Member States and contributing third States as appropriate.
    
  • Maintain contact with relevant international stakeholders (such as the UN, the OSCE, the Council).
    
  • Facilitate coordination and cooperation of police aspects of civilian CSDP missions with other international organisations, in particular the UN, the OSCE and the African Union at strategic level and by participation in liaison functions, as required.
• Planning for Civilian CSDP Missions:
  
  • Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of newly arising civilian CSDP missions, and in doing so, ensure consistency with relevant agreed CSDP documents and lessons learned from past and ongoing CSDP engagements.
    
  • Take part in Fact Finding Missions (FFM) and Technical Assessment Missions (TAM) and contribute to reports in this regard.
    
  • Contribute to drafting the operational planning documents such as the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Operational Plan (OPLAN), particularly in respect to the operational focus and nimplementation sections, as well as to Council Decisions (legal decision of the Council of the EU).
    
  • Contribute to drafting the Budgetary Impact Statement (BIS) with a view to defining the mission's budget.
• Conduct of civilian CSDP missions:
  
  • Watch closely the security situation in the host country and developments in the region, which might spill over to theatre, including participating in EEAS security briefings and analysis of open sources and intelligence information/reports.
    
  • Ensure general supervision of, and guidance to the respectively allocated civilian CSDP mission(s), including the respective Head(s) of Mission.
    
  • Conduct regularly field visits to the allocated civilian CSDP mission(s).
    
  • Contribute to the preparation of regularly and extra-ordinary calls for contributions and, if appropriate, participate in exclusive personnel selection procedures.
    
  • Deal with all disciplinary matters arising from the mission area.
    
  • Contribute to the assessment and refocusing of civilian CSDP missions, as required by providing operational expertise inter alia through reports, briefing notes and analytical summaries.
    
  • Contribute to strategic reviews of the allocated civilian CSDP mission(s).
    
  • Contribute to the assessment of Police and Rule of Law aspects in the allocated civilian CSDP mission(s) and provide input to the lessons identified and lessons learned process.
    
• Representation:
  
  • Represent CPCC Operations in meetings and seminars with internal and external stakeholders and provide information on specific civilian CSDP missions or other CSDP related topics.
    
  • Contribute to public information activities of the EEAS in the civilian CSDP area.
    
  • Acting as point of contact within CPCC, OPS Unit for assigned cross-functional tasks. Acting as point of contact within CPCC, OPS Unit, to external institutions/entities.

We are looking for:

• The European External Action Service (EEAS) is seeking a dynamic, proactive and highly motivated colleague with strong analytical and networking skills to occupy the post of Seconded National Expert (SNE). The candidate should have a good understanding of EU policy-making and decision-making processes, and an understanding of inter-institutional relations as well as have relevant experience in the areas of responsibility. He/she will have to work in an international and multicultural environment in close synergy with Member States and EU institutions.

Eligibility criteria

• Candidates must:
  
  • Be drawn from public administrations in Member States, from international organisations or, only in exceptional cases and with prior authorisation from other sources;
    
  • Have at least three years’ full-time experience of administrative, scientific, technical, advisory or supervisory functions equivalent to those of function groups AD or AST as defined in the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the Union1 or, where justified in the interests of the service, professional training of an equivalent level;
  • Have a thorough knowledge of one Union language and a satisfactory knowledge of a second language for the performance of his/her duties;
  • Have a security clearance of minimum level EU-SECRET/SECRET-UE for the functions that he/she will carry out;
    
  • Remain in the service of the employer throughout the period of secondment and shall be paid by that employer;
    
  • Remain subject to the social security legislation applicable to the public administration, international administration or entity which employs the SNE and which will assume responsibility for expenses incurred abroad. In case of posting to an EU Delegation, the employer certifies that the SNE is covered for medical expenses incurred at the place of secondment, as well as costs of repatriation on health grounds throughout the full period of secondment;
    
  • Ensure that there is no conflict of interest and that he/she will, at all times, safeguard the independence and coherence of EU foreign policy as well as the integrity and confidentiality of EU documentation, information and procedures.

Selection criteria

• Qualifications and experience required:
  • Have a University degree or equivalent that is relevant for the post;
    
  • Have a good understanding of the role of the EEAS as a diplomatic actor as well as a good understanding of the main objectives, principles and decision making processes of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), including the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
    
  • A past experience within an EU CSDP mission, an EU institution or in the field of internal security and defence, would be an asset;
    
  • General knowledge of internal security and defence concepts and capabilities;
    
  • Knowledge of the situation in the different African theatres and the EU policies and key priorities;
    
  • Good computer knowledge, notably in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations software, Internet/Intranet, use of email systems are essential. Knowledge of other IT tools is an asset.  
• Skills:
  
  • Have strong organisational and managerial skills, sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure within short deadlines and to manage multiple tasks and unexpected demands;
    
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills;
    
  • Have ability to work and communicate in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams;
    
  • Have excellent analytical capability as well as excellent drafting and reporting skills. Rapid grasp of problems and capacity to identify issues and solutions;
    
  • Ability to maintain objectivity in complex scenarios and to display sensitivity and sound judgement;
    
  • Be prepared to travel on mission to current or potential crisis areas and to do so at short notice;
    
  • Have the ability to exercise greatest discretion with regard to all facts and information coming to his/her knowledge in the course of or in connection with the performance of his/her duties.
    
• Languages:
  
  • The successful candidate should be able to work in at least one of the official CSDP languages fluently (EN or FR) and have a good knowledge of the second official working language. In practice, the ability to work in both English and French would be a very strong asset.
• Personal qualities
  • Be a motivated and flexible team player;
    
  • Have the ability to adapt quickly to new situations and deal with new challenges;
    
  • Have the ability to maintain the highest standards of personal integrity, impartiality and selfdiscipline.
    
• Equal opportunities
  
  • The EEAS is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its staff and applicants. The EEAS is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and from the broadest possible geographical basis amongst the EU Member States. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
    
  • Candidates with disabilities are invited to contact (SNE-Delegations@eeas.europa.eu) in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure the possibility to pass the selection procedure in equality of opportunities with other candidates. If a candidate with a disability is selected for a vacant post, the EEAS is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in accordance with Art 1d.4 of the Staff Regulations.

Deadline & application

Applications should be sent by your Permanent Representation only by email to the Division EEAS.RM.HR.2 ‘Selection and Recruitment of Staff’ at the following address: SNE-CSDP@eeas.europa.eu, and not to the CPCC Directorate directly.

Candidates shall draft their CV and motivation letter in English or French in a PDF or
Word version, following the European CV form, which can be found at the following
internet address: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae.

Only applications received in the above-mentioned format by 15 October 2021 noon
(Brussels time) will be considered for this call for applications.