JOB DESCRIPTION

WE ARE

FPI staff around the globe are proud of the work that they are achieving and have a strong sense of purpose and motivation. They take, and value, a high level of personal responsibility. A policy- driven approach, a focus on priorities, solutions and impact, combined with a welcoming and supporting atmosphere, are part of the service’s corporate culture. The service promotes professionalism and teamwork, encourages commitment and promotes respect It also seeks to embed trust and fairness while prioritising effective communication at all levels.

The Service reports directly to the High Representative I Vice-President (HR/VP). The Service works in close cooperation with the other Commission services, as well as with the European External Action Service (EEAS), both in headquarters and in delegations.

Within the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, FPI.2 manages rapid response actions in Africa and the Middle East – both under the Crisis Response and Foreign Policy Needs components – of NDICI-Global Europe (Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument). Thematically, the Unit leads FPI’s work on peace and conflict prevention including mediation, early warning and transitional justice. It is also responsible for cooperation with High-income countries (HICs) and Public Diplomacy in HICs, in its geographic area of responsibility.

The Unit works in close cooperation with the EEAS and all relevant European Commission services at headquarters as well as in EU Delegations. It acts as the EUs first responder in situations of urgency, emerging crisis, crisis and post-crisis and in providing support to urgent foreign policy needs and opportunities in areas such as effective multilateralism, disinformation and foreign information manipulation, global health and public and cultural diplomacy.

Together with the FPI Regional Teams in Beirut, Nairobi and Dakar, the Unit collaborates closely with EU Member State agencies, international organisations, civil society and the private sector to effectively deliver on EU foreign policy commitments through conflict-sensitive and policy-driven action.

WE PROPOSE

FPI.2 is seeking to hire one International Relations officer – Rapid Response Manager.

The work entails the development and delivery of timely, solid and accountable EU responses to political and security crises in countries outside the EU, including on issues such as conflict prevention and peacebuilding in co-ordination with other EU and international responses and actors.

The work involves working closely with Commission line DGs and the EEAS on EU policies and their projection abroad. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, friendly and motivated team with a strong emphasis on collaboration.

WE LOOK FOR

We look for an experienced, dynamic, reliable, well-organised Programme Manager with a good team spirit and excellent planning and coordination skills. They should be pro-active, flexible and able to organise the work independently with a strong sense of responsibility. They should be able to adjust to multiple tasks even under tight deadlines.

A positive attitude, excellent writing and communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills and a good judgement are also essential as well as a good knowledge of EU financial and contractual procedures.

The candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in EU Foreign relations. An excellent knowledge of English is essential, and a good knowledge of French is an asset. Thematic knowledge of the portfolio international cooperation and development, including programme preparation and project management is a strong asset.

The candidate/job holder must either be a holder of a valid security clearance up to the level of “SECRET UE/EU SECRET” or be willing to undergo the national security vetting procedure (in order to be allowed to perform their job).

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

With a view to guaranteeing equal access to all, the Commission recruits from an open database of spontaneous applications. The present call for interests aims at helping the recruiters to identify potentially interested candidates within this database.

In practice, to express your interest, please follow the subsequent two steps:

1. If you are not registered yet in the open EPSO database, please do so at the following address: CAST Permanent. Please select under selection procedures for contract agent the CAST permanent profile that best suits your education and experience.
2. You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

(1.) your CV, (2.) completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to: [email protected] indicating the call for interest reference: EC/2025/FPI/425660 in the subject

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.