Position description
The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament has decided to open the procedure for filling two posts of Administrator advising on policy issues (PG) - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) as Temporary Agents in its Secretariat in Brussels (Grade AD 5).
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NATURE OF THE FUNCTION AND PROFILE
The Administrators advising on policy issues fulfil a supranational function within the Greens/EFA Group Secretariat and assist all Greens/EFA Staff Members of the European Parliament in carrying out their duties.
Tasks to be performed:
- Take part in the preparation of parliamentary work including drafting reports, briefings, resolutions, amendments and voting lists and attend the meetings of the assigned committee;
- Assure close cooperation with team members, offices of concerned MEPs and close contacts to EP secretariat;
- Advising group Members on committee related issues in particular: democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights, including the protection of minorities; measures against discrimination other than those based on sex or those occurring at the workplace and in the labour market; freedom of movement; management of the Schengen area; visa policy;
- Liaise and negotiate with other political groups and with Commission and Council services; Prepare and follow-up conciliation and trialogue meetings;
- Keep Group Members informed about the work in the committee; take part in the work of the Group concerning the assigned issues, prepare dossiers for Group meetings;
- Do specific research and take part in the preparation of policy papers on key issues for committee and group priorities;
- Follow up outcomes of committee reports after adoption in plenary and of political priorities of the group in the assigned field;
- Cooperate with Green/EFA colleagues and colleagues of other political groups, the European Parliament and respective services within the European Commission on relevant policy issues;
- Network with political actors in the field, outside the European Parliament.
Requirements:
- Qualifications as laid down in heading III. B. 1;
- Knowledge of languages as set out in heading III. B. 2;
- At least 3 years of professional experience in line with the function;
- Very good knowledge of issues related to LIBE EP committee in particular the above mentioned issues;
- Strong knowledge of the institutional structure of the European Union, its activities and the legislative procedures; as well as of the functioning of the European Parliament;
- Very good writing skills and analytical capacities; very good organisational methodology and data management;
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment;
- Open-mindedness, communicative attitude and being a team player.
Assets:
- Interest in the political work of the Greens/EFA Group and knowledge of Greens/EFA policies and positions;
- Professional experience in the field as well as work experience in the European Parliament;
- An educational background in line with the nature of the function;
- Additional education or trainings in the field;
Application instructions
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