WE ARE
The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union's (EU) diplomatic service. It helps the EU's foreign affairs chief – the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – carry out the Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy.
The European Union currently has 144 Delegations, eight of which are to international organisations. In all, 6200 staff are currently serving in these Union Delegations. The EU Delegations are placed under the authority of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who is also Vice President of the European Commission. The work of a Delegation varies from country to country but, in general, covers political matters, press and information, trade, aid management and the external aspects of internal EU policies.
The main mission of EEAS Digital Solutions Division is to assist the European External Action Service and EU’s Delegation worldwide network in achieving its strategic objectives by supporting administrative and core business processes with modern Information and Communication Technology tools. The unit is composed of 50 officials and more than 200 experts and is organised in four sections: Management, IT Operations, Services and Security.
WE PROPOSE
A position as Regional IT Officer (RITO) in the EU Delegation to Ethiopia. In addition, the EEAS aims to create a reserve list of suitable candidates for future vacancies in other EU Delegations.
The Regional IT Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the IT infrastructure and the IT Support to the users of the Delegation and other Delegations in the region.
Delegation to Ethiopia / job no. 435909
Place of Employment: Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
Living Conditions Allowance (LCA): 35%
Post available: immediately
We will offer to the successful candidates a contract corresponding to a Contract Agent Function Group III (CA FGIII) contract, as per Article 3a of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS) for an initial period of 3 years, with possibility of renewal.
LEGAL BASIS
The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). [1]
It is recalled, that if the interest of the service so requires, the selection procedures can be terminated at any stage in the interest of the service.
WE LOOK FOR
Under the authority of the Head of Delegation (HOD) and under the direct responsibility of the Head of Administration (HOA), and the direct instructions of the Digital Solutions Division EEAS.RM.SCS.5, the RITO will be responsible for the IT infrastructure and IT support of the users.
The main tasks to be executed are:
End-User Support
ICT infrastructure management
ICT equipment management
ICT security management
ICT advice and management
SELECTION CRITERIA
Proven experience in the following areas:
General skills and competencies
Candidates should demonstrate (and will be evaluated on):
Furthermore
will be considered as assets.
Working languages
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Further to the conditions set out in Article 82 CEOS, in order to be eligible for the post of Contract Agent FG III, candidates must:
(i) have passed a valid EPSO CAST in a valid Function Group (FG) for this post or
(ii) be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST in a valid FG for this post https://epso.europa.eu/en/job-opportunities/open-for-application. In that case, while the registration will render the candidate eligible for the selection procedure, the recruitment of a candidate on this vacant post will be subject to their successfully passing the CAST exam that this candidate will be called to attend.[2] The CAST is the Contract Agents Selection Tool, administered by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO). The candidates interested in the post are asked to create an EPSO account and register for a permanent CAST in Function Group III in the respective field (Information and Communication Technology). Candidates are kindly asked to share the ID number of their CAST application when submitting their documents.
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for engagement as contract agent FG III:
(ii) a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years; or
(iii) in exceptional circumstances and where justified in the interest of the service, professional training or professional experience of an equivalent level (related to the nature of the tasks and qualifications indicated in the Job Description).
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
The procedure will take place in three different and successive steps:
1. Application
Before submitting their application, candidates should carefully check whether they meet all the eligibility criteria (please see above) in order to avoid automatic exclusion from the selection procedure.
Equally, candidates are deemed to be fully aware of the local living conditions, including information concerning the accommodation, before applying. Individual post reports are available from EEAS.RM.01, Rights and Obligations (RIGHTS-AND-OBLIGATIONS@eeas.europa.eu).
Candidates should also ensure that they are fully aware of the relevant security provisions i.e. Personal Security Clearance (PSC) at the level EU SECRET will be requested in all EU Delegations. Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting if they do not already hold security clearance to the appropriate level in accordance with the EEAS relevant security provisions.
Candidates are asked to submit the following documents:
Applications should be submitted to the Digital Solutions Division, RM.SCS.5:
with a copy to
CONTRACTAGENTS-DELEGATIONS@eeas.europa.eu
By submitting an application, candidates grant permission to the concerned human resources and recruiting departments to use these documents.[3]
Deadline for applications is 29/07/2024 at 12.00 hours (midday, Brussels time). Candidates are strongly advised to submit their application as early as possible. Late applications will not be accepted.
For correspondence concerning the selection procedure, please use the following email address:
CONTRACTAGENTS-DELEGATIONS@eeas.europa.eu
2. Pre-selection
The selection panel in HQ will makes a pre-selection on the basis of the qualifications and the professional experience described in the CV and motivation letter, and will submit a shortlist of a limited number of eligible candidates who best meet the selection criteria for the post to HR, who will then check the eligibility of the candidates. Those candidates who do not yet have a valid CAST will be invited to take the tests.
3. Selection
The HR department will invite the eligible candidates who have been pre-selected for an interview to evaluate them objectively and impartially on the basis of their qualifications, professional experience and linguistic skills, as listed in the present vacancy notice. The selection panel will recommend a shortlist of candidates for a final decision by the relevant Authority Authorised to Conclude Contracts of Employment (AACC). The AACC may decide to interview the candidates on the final shortlist before taking this decision.
If, exceptionally, on the date of recruitment, the successful candidate has not yet had the opportunity to pass the tests necessary to obtain the CAST, the latter will be engaged on condition that he obtains the CAST within six months of taking up his duties. Failure to obtain the required CAST will give the EEAS the right to terminate the employment contract.
It is recalled, that the selection procedure may be terminated at any stage in the interest of the service.
In the interest of the service, after identifying the candidate that best fulfils the requirement of the post as set out in the vacancy notice and that has successfully passed the CAST exam, the AACC may also establish a reserve list of candidates. These candidates shall be informed that the reserve list shall remain valid for a period of one year from when it is established and that it may be used to fill the same post or an equivalent post in the EEAS having the same job profile.
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