A multi-cultural, dynamic, young and motivating working environment.

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1 Vacancy Notice FPI No Job description type: "Policy Officer in ELI Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments" FPI.5 Contract Agent Function Group IV We are: The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) manages a number of regulatory and financial foreign policy instruments under the authority of the FIR/VP. It is a Commission service which is co-located with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and with which it cooperates closely. FPI serves as the Commission's lead service for the adoption and implementation of regulatory restrictive measures (sanctions) and other foreign policy regulatory instruments such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) on conflict diamonds and the so-called 'Anti-Torture' Regulation concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for torture or capital punishment. These three EU foreign policy regulatory instruments impose certain (trade) restrictions in order to achieve EU CFSP and human rights policy objectives. The Unit "EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments & Election Observation" is one of the five units in FPI. It comprises a sector in charge of the election observation missions as well as a sector which ensures the effectiveness of the EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments. We propose: We propose an exciting and challenging position as policy officer in the section of EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments of FPI.5 with a particular focus on regulatory restrictive measures (sanctions). The successful candidate will represent the Unit or the Service in different internal and external fora, will work closely with the European External Action Service and other Commission services and will prepare legislative proposals, opinions and other relevant documents on restrictive measures. He/she will also monitor implementation and liaise with Member States on implementation questions, prepare replies to EP Questions and access to documents requests. Work will also include providing policy advice to the Head and the Deputy Head of Unit about EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments and in particular sanctions.

2 We offer: A multi-cultural, dynamic, young and motivating working environment. A job carried out in cooperation with a wide range of partners inside/outside the EU. A full set of learning and training opportunities targeted to the needs of the job. We look for: We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities: At least two years of professional experience in EU regulatory issues/eu external relations, including inside the EU institutions Proven experience in policy/strategy related tasks (drafting guidance/concept notes, critical analysis of policy reports etc.) General ability to coordinate planning and decision-making processes Capacity to ensure high quality, speed and accuracy in performing a diversity of tasks in a complex, multicultural environment often under time pressure Sense of initiative and very well-developed political judgement Good understanding of EU internal and external policies and functioning of the Commission Readiness to perform missions Excellent drafting and communication skills in English are essential, good French is also required Solid legal background Essential selection criteria: At least two years of professional experience in EU regulatory issues/eu external relations, including inside the EU institutions Excellent drafting and communication skills in English Solid legal background Security clearance: If not already acquired, the selected candidate should request it after transfer to the post. Only FG IV contract agents in the Commission, candidates from an FG IV EPSO CAST valid reserve list or candidates registered as FG IV in the EU CV online database will be considered for this position.

3 Applications Interested candidates should send their CV & a short motivation letter (max. 1 page) as follows: To: FPI-HR-COORDlNATION@ec.europa.eu Subject: Application for FPI No "Policy Officer in EL) Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments" Deadline for application: 01/08/2018

4 * * # * * * * EUROPEAN COMMISSION Job Description Form *** Job description versioni (Active) Job no in FPI.5 Valid from 11/07/2018 until CONTRACT AGENT FGIV Job title Policy Officer - EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments imposing restrictions on trade (Sanctions, Kimberley Process and Anti-torture Regulation) Domains Generic domain EU FOREIGN RELATIONS (excl Security and Defence) Intermediate domain Specific domain Job Family Policy, Analysis, Advice and Statistics Sensitive job No Overall purpose Ensure effective role of EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments and in particular sanctions. Provide advice to FPI's hierarchy about EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments and in particular sanctions. 17/07/ / 4

5 Functions and duties + MONITORING LEGISLATION - Legislative work Prepare proposals for Council and/or Commission Regulations on restrictive measures (Article 215 TFEU), in close cooperation with the European External Action Service and other Commission services concerned. Prepare Commission opinions as regards the application of EU legislation concerning restrictive measures. Monitor implementation by the Member States of EU legislation concerning restrictive measures. Monitor implementation by the Member States of Regulation 257/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council amending Regulation 2368/2002 implementing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for the international trade in rough diamonds. Monitor implementation by the Member States of Regulation 1236/2005 concerning trade in cédáin goods which could be used for capital punishment, todure or other cruel inhumane or degrading treatment. + INTER-INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS - Institutional Relations Represent the Commission in meetings of the Council working pady of Foreign Relations Counsellors to present and defend proposals for Council Regulations on restrictive measures. Maintain contacts with Member States, third countries, UN bodies, economic operators and civil society organisations with respect to EU Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments and in pedicular sanctions. Prepare meetings of the Regulatory Committee under Regulation 881/2002 concerning Al Qaida sanctions and the Management Committee under Regulation 2368/2002 implementing the Kimberley Process Cedification Scheme. Prepare meetings of an Exped Group under Regulation 1236/2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, rodure or other ill trearment. + INTERSERVICE COORDINATION and CONSULTATION - Interservice co-ordination and consultation Launch and respond to interservice consultations on sanctions and trade-related regulatory instruments, natural resources governance and human rights. Support the organisation of meetings of the Commission Interservice Group on Restrictive Measures. + OPERA TIONAL and APMINIS TRA TI VE SUPPORT and RESOURCES - Administrative support Support and replace other members of the Unit as necessary Job requirements Experience + EXTERNAL RELATIONS. POLICY Job-Related experience: at least 2 years Qualifier: desirable Languages Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production Writing English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 French C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 17/07/ / 4

6 Knowledge ENTERPRISE and MARKETS ű EU's INTERNAL/SINGLE MARKET Financial and economic sanctions COMPETITION and CONSUMERS ű COMPETITION POLICY Financial and economic sanctions LAW LEGISLATIVE WORK ' Preparation and adoption of legislative proposals and other acts OPERATIONAL and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT and RESOURCES ORGANISA TION and ADMINISTRA TION of SUPPORT OFFICES Administrative rules and procedures of the Commission INSTITUTION STRUCTURES and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EU INSTITUTIONS, ind STRUCTURES and FUNCTIONS INTER-INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS Administrative rules and procedures of the institutions of the European Communities Handling and follow-up of replies to parliamentary questions Inter-institutional procedures Competences Analysing and Problem Solving Capacity to analyse and structure information Communicating Ability to communicate in meetings Capacity to communicate technical or specialised information Capacity to present issues to an audience Drafting skills Negotiation skills Delivering Quality and Results - Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous way Prioritising and Organising Capacity to deliver in a structured way Coordination skills Working with Others Sociability skills Job Environment Organisational entity Type: Size: Gender balance (within the entity): Presentation of the entity: Unit 16 to 25 people balanced team 17/07/ / 4

7 Job related issues [X] Atypical working hours Missions [ ] Frequent, i.e. 2 or more missions / month [ ] Long duration, i.e. missions lasting more than a week Workplace, health & safety related issues [ ] Noisy environment [ ] Physical effort / materials handling [ ] Work with chemicals / biological materials [ ] Radioprotection area [ ] Use of personal protective equipment [ ] Other Other 17/07/ / 4