Expert - Human Resources and Legal Advice

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Candidates applying must satisfy the following eligibility criteria on the closing date for the submission of applications:

1. Successful completion of university studies attested by a degree relevant to the field concerned, where the normal duration of university education is 4 years or more OR successful completion of university studies attested by a degree relevant to the field concerned, where the normal duration of university education is 3 years OR where justified in the interests of the service, professional training of an equivalent level; and                                 
2. A minimum of 6 years (with a 4 year diploma) OR 7 years (with a 3 year diploma) of relevant professional experience after award of the university degree.

In addition, in order to be eligible a candidate must:

• Be a national of one of the member countries of the EEA (Member States of the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey);
• Enjoy full rights as a citizen;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by law concerning military service;
• Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the EEA member countries and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these languages (corresponding to level B.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages CEFR);
• Meet the character requirements for the duties involved;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post. 

Candidates should assess carefully and check before submitting their application whether they fulfil all the conditions for admission laid down in the vacancy notice, particularly in terms of qualifications and relevant professional experience.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:
(In your application, please provide examples from current or past work experience where these competencies have been applied)

• Thorough knowledge of the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Union and its implementing rules;
• Demonstrated experience with implementing rules and procedures related to HR management and individual rights;
• Proven capacity for written production of professional HR texts (policies, guidelines, instructions, etc.);
• Thorough knowledge and expertise with recruitment procedures and relevant implementing rules;
• Thorough knowledge and expertise with drafting of and advising in complaint procedures and similar contentious matters under the Staff Regulations;
• Ability to interact with a wide range of people and management levels;
• Excellent command of written and spoken* English language, at least at level C1 in all categories according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language.

Advantageous:

• University degree or certification in Human Resources or related field;
• Good knowledge of French, at least at level B2 in all categories according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language;
• Experience with HR database systems (Sysper 2, Systal, Taleo, etc)

* will only be tested at interview stage