Vacancy notice - Policy Officer in the European Peace Facility Division (PCM.4) - HQ Contract Agent FGIV - EEAS Headquarters - job No 408594, Brussels, Belgium

## Vacancy notice - Policy Officer in the European Peace Facility Division (PCM.4) - HQ Contract Agent FGIV - EEAS Headquarters - job No 408594, Brussels, Belgium - Organization:European External Action Service (EEAS) - Office:EEAS in Brussels The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union's diplomatic service. Since 2011, the EEAS carries out the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) to promote peace, prosperity, security, and the interests of the EU across the globe. It brings together European civil servants, diplomats from EU Member States, national experts and local staff worldwide. The EEAS supports the High Representative in the exercise of her mandate to steer the Union's CFSP, including the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), to represent the EU on issues relating to the CFSP and to chair the Foreign Affairs Council. It also supports her as Vice-President of the Commission with regard to her responsibilities within the Commission, including the coordination of other aspects of the EU's external action. The EEAS works in close cooperation with the EU Member States, the General Secretariat of the Council, the services of the Commission and the Secretariat General of the European Parliament. The EEAS Headquarters are in Brussels. It is also responsible for the management of the network of 145 Union Delegations and Offices worldwide. These Diplomatic Representations play a vital role in representing the EU in the country where they are based, in promoting the values and interests of the EU, and in building networks and partnerships. They are responsible for all policy areas of the relationship between the EU and the host country/organisation. The European Peace Facility Division (PCM.4) is a division within the EEAS Directorate for Peace, Partnerships and Crisis Management (PCM) created in 2021, which ensures the overall management of the European Peace Facility (EPF) - an EU external action instrument for the financing of CFSP needs of a military and defence nature. The Division is responsible for the planning/programming, identification, operational management and monitoring of assistance measures in third countries, as well as for the preparation and negotiation of relevant Council decisions, among others. The Division works closely with relevant EEAS, Commission and Council Services. The position ofPolicy Officer - Programme Manager, contract agent FGIV as per Article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (hereafter, the "CEOS"). Under the authority of the Head of Division, the Policy Officer - Programme Manager will contribute to the design, coordination and implementation of assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The post requires close cooperation with EU Member States, EPF beneficiaries, relevant EU services, the European Commission and other stakeholders to support the effective delivery of EPF assistance, including through participation in missions where required. The successful candidate will identify and assess potential assistance measures, draft and negotiate key policy and legal documents, including High Representative proposals, Council Decisions and Concept Notes, and facilitate their implementation. The role also involves preparing briefings, speaking points, press materials, and contributing to data analysis and policy papers related to EPF assistance. Subject to having passed the CAST exam, the successful candidate will be offered a contract agent position (Function group IV), as per Article 3b of the CEOS, on the basis of a contract with an initial duration of one year. This contract may be successively renewed up to a maximum duration of six years, subject to the maximum duration of engagement by the EEAS allowed under successive limited duration contracts of different types. PLACE and DATE OF EMPLOYMENT ?EEAS Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium Post available:1 October 2026 LEGAL BASIS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THIS POSITION The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the CEOS, in particular Article 82 thereof. A highly motivated and experienced programme manager, ideally with prior exposure to EU defence policy, who, under the authority of the Head of Division, will perform the following tasks/functions: - Ensure close coordination with Member States, EPF beneficiaries, relevant EU Services and other stakeholders to facilitate EPF support; - Conduct identification of potential EPF assistance measures, including by participating in missions to insecure areas; - Draft and negotiate High Representative (HR) proposals, HR recommendations, Council Decisions and Concept Notes related to proposed assistance measures; - Assess proposals from MS and requests from potential beneficiaries for assistance measures to be funded under the EPF and ensure coordination with other stakeholders; - Facilitate swift implementation of EPF assistance measures and work closely with the European Commission and implementing actors to this effect; - Draft briefs, lines to take, press releases and contribute to data analysis and policy papers on EPF assistance; Represent the division in internal and external meetings, including in relevant Working Groups, RELEX, etc. In addition to the conditions set out in Article 82 of the CEOS and in the Commission Decision C(2017) 6760 final , which is applicable to the EEAS by virtue of the Decision ADMIN(2018) 4 of the High Representative, candidates must: - have passed a valid EPSO CAST in FG IV, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV ( https://eu-careers.europa.eu/en/contract-staff-selection-procedures-always-open-registration ). In the latter case, while the registration will make the candidate eligible for the selection procedure, the recruitment of a candidate on this vacant post will be subject to his/her successfully passing the CAST exam; - have completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma; - have the capacity to work in the languages of the CFSP and external relations (English and French) necessary for the performance of their duties; - be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen. Candidates should have: - four years' relevant professional experience, ideally in in a multinational setting; - the ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation and communication in a complex, multicultural environment; - the capacity to create constructive working relations with national authorities, civil society, international organisations and EU Member States; - strong drafting and analytical skills combined with sound judgement; - knowledge of external relations, internal policies and functioning of the Union; - excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain a network of contacts both within and outside the EEAS; - the ability to communicate clearly on complex issues and the capacity to perform with accuracy and in a flexible manner a diversity of tasks in a complex institutional environment; - strong service attitude; - be a flexible team player. - experience of working in a team in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment; - experience in working with or within other EU institutions; - knowledge of EU institutions and functioning of the Union, CFSP/CSDP and broader EU external action; - experience in programme / project management in the peace, security and defence sector; - a good technical understanding of military needs and equipment specifications; - have the capacity to work in languages of the CFSP and external relations necessary for the performance of their duties. In particular, excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English and French; will be considered as strong assets. CONDITIONS OF RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SECURITY RISKS As a matter of policy, applications by individuals who have dual na