Description
Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME)
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME)
Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises (EASME)
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Senior Project Adviser Business Intelligence, AD 5
(REF.: EASME/AD/2015/030)
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Project Adviser Business Intelligence at
the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME).
1
According to Article 2(f) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS).
2
According to Article 8 of the CEOS, Temporary Agents may be engaged under their first contract for a fixed period. The
contract may be renewed not more than once for a fixed period. Any further renewal shall be for an indefinite period.
Type of contract Temporary Agent
1
Function group and grade AD5
Duration of contract 2 years (with the possibility of extension)
2
Unit A.2.3
Place of employment Brussels, Belgium
Estimated monthly basic salary € 4,384.38
Deadline for application 13/July/2015 at 12:00 (midday), Brussels time
2
1. ABOUT US
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) was established by
Commission Decision No. 2013/771/EU of 17 December 2013, repealing Decisions
2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC. Our role is to manage programmes on behalf of the European
Commission.
Located in Brussels, the EASME has been operational since 2005 (under different mandates)
and its official lifetime currently runs until 2024 (with a possible extension of the Agency's
mandate and programmes in the future). We are international experts and specialists in
business support, innovation, energy, the environment, communication, and finance. Our
Agency has 3 departments and 8 units. Our colleagues are both European Commission
officials and professionals from the private sector.
The Agency reports to seven Directorates-General of the European Commission – Internal
Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (GROWTH), Research and Innovation (RTD),
Energy (ENER), , Environment (ENV), Climate Action (CLIMA), Communication Networks,
Content and Technologies (CONNECT), Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE) – which remain
responsible for programming and evaluation.
More information on the EASME, please visithttp://ec.europa.eu/easme.
3
2. PROGRAMMES MANAGED BY THE EASME
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) has been set-up by
the European Commission to manage on its behalf:
• Most of COSME, the EU programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), including Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
• Part of Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation,
and in particular:
o Part II 'Industrial leadership'
- Innovation in SMEs
- The Sustainable Industry Low Carbon Scheme (SILC II)
o Part III 'Societal challenges'
- The Energy Efficiency calls for proposals under the challenge
‘Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy’
- The calls for proposals in the fields of waste, water innovation and
sustainable supply of raw material under the challenge ‘Climate action,
Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials’
o The SME instrument
• The EU programme for the Environment and Climate action (LIFE)
• The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
• The legacy of the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme and the Eco-innovation
initiative.
4
3. JOB DESCRIPTION
The EASME is organising a selection procedure for the post of a Senior Project Adviser
Business Intelligence in the Unit A.2. 'Horizon 2020 SME Instrument'. The jobholder will be
responsible to develop Business Intelligence for the SME instrument. Business Intelligence
overall purpose is to build understanding on the implementation of the SME Instrument,
support decision making to improve it, and support the European Commission services
through impact analysis and policy feedback. The jobholder will be working within sector 3 –
"Coaching and Support" but will need to work very closely with the other 2 sectors
"Evaluation" and "Project Management", as Business Intelligence is central for continuous
learning and improvement at unit level. Within sector 3, the job content also includes
reporting and the definition of phase 3 'commercialisation services' for the SME Instrument.
Functions and Duties:
Programme management (Business Intelligence)
? Coordinate with colleagues in the sector working on Business Intelligence, reporting,
coaching, commercialisation services, with other sectors and other relevant
stakeholders;
? Organise the flows of information for data collection;
? Analyse and exploit available data on programme, topics, proposals and selected
projects, SMEs coaching needs, sectors of activities, targeted markets, projects
reports, planned and achieved impact. Use external sources as a comparison for
impact analysis;
? Organise and structure the data for Business Intelligence development;
? Liaise with the relevant European Commission Services.
Reporting
? Coordinate with colleagues within and outside the sector for the unit and organise the
preparation of the unit's contribution for quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports, and
regular presentation to the European Commission services;
? Define/update the project reporting requirements in liaison with the Horizon 2020
working group;
? Communicate on Key Performance Indicators and reporting requirement to reach a
common understanding of what is needed by project officers and the beneficiaries.
Internal and external communication and dissemination of information
? Design, write and produce reports and analysis in collaboration with the
Communication team;
? Exploit the results of analysis in communication activities and policy feedback.
4. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Eligibility criteria
Candidates will be considered eligible for this selection procedure should they fulfil, by the
deadline for applications, the following formal criteria:
1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at
least 3 (three) years, attested to by a diploma;
3
2. Have thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the EU and a satisfactory
knowledge of another EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the
duties;
3. Be a national of a Member State of the EU;
4. Be entitled to his or her full rights as a citizen;
5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service;
6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved;
7. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.
4
3
Only qualifications that have been awarded in European Union (EU) Member States or that are subject to the
equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said EU Member States shall be taken into consideration.
5
B. Selection criteria
Essential
1. Candidates will have acquired, by the deadline for applications and after obtaining the
qualifications mentioned in point A(1) above, at least 5 (five) years' professional
experience directly related to the areas mentioned in the job description;
5
2. Very good oral and written command of English;
6
Advantageous
1. Professional experience in the area of SMEs;
2. Good knowledge of H2020 programme and notably the SMEs instrument;
3. Good knowledge of the organisation, structure, working procedures and policies of the
Commission services/Agencies and/or other EU institutions;
4. Ability to work in teams with proven records;
5. Good oral and written command of French .
7
Skills and competencies essential for the post (tested during the written test and interview)
1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the duties described in the section 3. Job description;
2. Knowledge (acquired through experience or training/education) of the organisation,
structure, working procedures and policies of European Commission services and/or
Agencies and/or other EU institutions;
3. Very good drafting and communication skills in English;
4. Excellent planning and organisation skills, capacity to set objectives, prioritise tasks
and ensure their timely execution;
5. Analytical and sound judgement skills, ability to identify concrete solutions;
6. Ability to maintain accuracy and speed under pressure;
7. Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
8. SELECTION PROCEDURE
A. Admission to the selection procedure
After the deadline for online registration, the Selection Committee will check the submitted
applications against the eligibility criteria (see 4. Professional qualifications and other
requirements, A – Eligibility criteria). Only eligible applications will be assessed.
B. Assessment of eligible applications
The Selection Committee will analyse the motivation letters and curriculum vitae's (CV's) of
eligible applicants with reference to:
? The selection criteria (see 4. Professional qualifications and other requirements, B –
Selection criteria, Essential and Advantageous);
? The overall quality and suitability of the application based on the requirements of the
post.
Applications which do not meet one or more of the essential selection criteria (see 4.
Professional qualifications and other requirements, B – Selection criteria, Essential) will not be
4
Before appointment, candidates shall be medically examined by one of the institutions’ medical officers to ensure that
he/she fulfils the requirements of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities.
5
At a later stage, candidates will be asked to provide supporting documents proving the length and the level of
professional experience.
6
Spoken and written skills equivalent to level C1 or higher level pursuant to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
7
Spoken and written skills equivalent to level B2 or higher level pursuant to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
6
evaluated further. Upon completion of the assessment, the candidates who obtained the
highest number of points within this evaluation
8
will be invited to the next stage.
C. 1
st
Interview
During the interview, candidates will be evaluated on the selection criteria (see 4.
Professional qualifications and other requirements, B – Selection criteria, Essential,
Advantageous, Skills and competencies essential for the post).
9
The interview will be conducted in English (duration: 40 minutes). The highest-performing
candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection procedure.
D. Written test and 2
nd
interview with the Director and/or a representative
The written test will consist of a case study designed to test the candidate's specialist
knowledge in the field of evaluation and monitoring, the candidate's ability to understand,
analyse and summarise, and the candidate's drafting ability in English.
The interview is designed to test the candidate's suitability to carry out the duties of the post.
E. Reserve list
The Selection Committee will place on reserve list a maximum of 5 candidates with the
highest aggregate marks achieved in the preceding stage (written test and 2
nd
interview with
the Director and/or a representative).
The reserve list will be valid for 12 months from the date of its establishment and may be
used for other positions in the same function group, requiring similar tasks and responsibilities
to those of the present selection procedure. The validity of the reserve list may be extended
by decision of the Director.
Candidates should note that their inclusion on the reserve list does not imply any entitlement
to employment in the Agency.
9. SELECTION COMMITTEE
A Selection Committee will be appointed for this selection procedure and will be composed of
at least 3 members, including a member designated by the Staff Committee of the Agency.
The names of the Selection Committee members will be communicated to candidates upon
notification of the outcome of the assessment of eligible applications (see 5. Selection
Procedure, B - Assessment of eligible applications).
Under no circumstances should candidates approach the Selection Committee, either directly
or indirectly, concerning this recruitment. The Agency's Director reserves the right to
disqualify any candidate who disregards these instructions.
10. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for this position, candidates should submit an up-to-date, detailed CV and a
motivation letter, via the EU CV online database (candidates must first create an account or
sign in to their active account)
10
.
8
Comparative assessment of all applications received.
9
If applicable. Some of the selection criteria which cannot be evaluated during this stage e.g., the post-graduate degree,
will be excluded from the assessment.
10
Upon request by a candidate, EASME will provide the translation of the selection notice in an official language of the
European Union.
7
There is no obligation to submit applications in English, however sending documents in English
would greatly facilitate the work of the Selection Committee.
The Agency strongly advises candidates not to wait until the last few days before the deadline
for applying, since heavy internet traffic or connection difficulties could lead to problems.
Should you have any technical questions concerning EU CV online, you may send an e-mail to
[email protected] .
It is the sole responsibility of each applicant to complete ALL relevant fields of
his/her online application and to submit their application by the deadline for
submission. Any information or documentation provided after the deadline will not be taken
into account.
The candidate will be disqualified if:
? (s)he does not complete online registration by the deadline;
? at any stage in the procedure it is established that information a candidate provided is
incorrect;
Candidates are invited to indicate in their online application any special arrangements that
may be required if invited to attend an interview/written test.
11. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The European Union institutions apply a policy of equal opportunities and accept applications
without discrimination on the ground of sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic
features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national
minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.
12. APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Any offer of employment shall be made by the Director on the basis of the reserve list as a
temporary staff member, for a duration of two years, with the possibility of renewal. The
successful candidate will be recruited as temporary agent in the grade AD 5.
For further information on working conditions of staff, please see the web site of the European
Personnel Selection Office (EPSO). The place of employment will be Brussels, Belgium where
the Agency has its premises.
13. REQUEST FOR REVIEW
If a candidate believes a mistake has been made, (s)he may request a review of the Agency's
decision. This should be made within 20 calendar days of the date of the e-mail notifying the
candidate of the outcome of the selection procedure. The request should quote the reference
number of the selection procedure concerned and the candidate should substantiate the
reasons for requesting a review. It should be for the attention of the Chairman of the
Selection Committee and sent to the following address: EASME-HR-
[email protected]. The Selection Committee will review the request and notify the
candidate of its decision within 45 calendar days of receipt of the request.
14. APPEAL PROCEDURE
Pursuant to Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities
("Staff Regulations"), any candidate may submit to the Agency a complaint against an act
adversely affecting him/her. Any such complaint should be made to:
EASME Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
For the attention of the Director
REF: EASME/AD/2015/030
COV2
B-1049 Brussels
Belgium
8
The complaint must be lodged within 3 months from the date on which the candidate is
notified of the act adversely affecting him/her.
Should the complaint be rejected, the candidate may request judicial review of the act
adversely affecting him/her pursuant to Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the
European Union and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations, before:
The European Union Civil Service Tribunal
Boulevard Konrad Adenauer
L-2925 Luxembourg
Luxembourghttp://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo1_6308/
Any citizen of the European Union or any natural or legal person residing in a Member State
may direct a complaint concerning instances of maladministration to the European
Ombudsman pursuant to Article 228 (1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union:
11
The European Ombudsman
1, Avenue du President Robert Schuman - BP 403
F-67001 Strasbourg Cedex
Francehttp://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/start.faces
Please note that complaints to the European Ombudsman do not have the effect of
suspending the period mentioned in Articles 90 and 91 of the Staff Regulations for lodging
complaints or submitting an appeal before the European Union Civil Service Tribunal according
to Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
15. DATA PROTECTION
The purpose of processing the data submitted by candidates is to evaluate applications in view
of possible recruitment at the Agency. The personal information requested by the Agency
from candidates will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) N°45/2001 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals
with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions and bodies and on the
free movement of such data. In this regard, please see the Privacy statement.
11
See also Decision 94/262/ECSC EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and
general conditions of performance of the Ombudsman's duties (OJ L 113, 05.04.1994), p. 15.
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Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME)
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME)
Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises (EASME)
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Senior Project Adviser Business Intelligence, AD 5
(REF.: EASME/AD/2015/030)
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Project Adviser Business Intelligence at
the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME).
1
According to Article 2(f) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS).
2
According to Article 8 of the CEOS, Temporary Agents may be engaged under their first contract for a fixed period. The
contract may be renewed not more than once for a fixed period. Any further renewal shall be for an indefinite period.
Type of contract Temporary Agent
1
Function group and grade AD5
Duration of contract 2 years (with the possibility of extension)
2
Unit A.2.3
Place of employment Brussels, Belgium
Estimated monthly basic salary € 4,384.38
Deadline for application 13/July/2015 at 12:00 (midday), Brussels time
2
1. ABOUT US
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) was established by
Commission Decision No. 2013/771/EU of 17 December 2013, repealing Decisions
2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC. Our role is to manage programmes on behalf of the European
Commission.
Located in Brussels, the EASME has been operational since 2005 (under different mandates)
and its official lifetime currently runs until 2024 (with a possible extension of the Agency's
mandate and programmes in the future). We are international experts and specialists in
business support, innovation, energy, the environment, communication, and finance. Our
Agency has 3 departments and 8 units. Our colleagues are both European Commission
officials and professionals from the private sector.
The Agency reports to seven Directorates-General of the European Commission – Internal
Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (GROWTH), Research and Innovation (RTD),
Energy (ENER), , Environment (ENV), Climate Action (CLIMA), Communication Networks,
Content and Technologies (CONNECT), Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE) – which remain
responsible for programming and evaluation.
More information on the EASME, please visithttp://ec.europa.eu/easme.
3
2. PROGRAMMES MANAGED BY THE EASME
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) has been set-up by
the European Commission to manage on its behalf:
• Most of COSME, the EU programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), including Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
• Part of Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation,
and in particular:
o Part II 'Industrial leadership'
- Innovation in SMEs
- The Sustainable Industry Low Carbon Scheme (SILC II)
o Part III 'Societal challenges'
- The Energy Efficiency calls for proposals under the challenge
‘Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy’
- The calls for proposals in the fields of waste, water innovation and
sustainable supply of raw material under the challenge ‘Climate action,
Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials’
o The SME instrument
• The EU programme for the Environment and Climate action (LIFE)
• The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
• The legacy of the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme and the Eco-innovation
initiative.
4
3. JOB DESCRIPTION
The EASME is organising a selection procedure for the post of a Senior Project Adviser
Business Intelligence in the Unit A.2. 'Horizon 2020 SME Instrument'. The jobholder will be
responsible to develop Business Intelligence for the SME instrument. Business Intelligence
overall purpose is to build understanding on the implementation of the SME Instrument,
support decision making to improve it, and support the European Commission services
through impact analysis and policy feedback. The jobholder will be working within sector 3 –
"Coaching and Support" but will need to work very closely with the other 2 sectors
"Evaluation" and "Project Management", as Business Intelligence is central for continuous
learning and improvement at unit level. Within sector 3, the job content also includes
reporting and the definition of phase 3 'commercialisation services' for the SME Instrument.
Functions and Duties:
Programme management (Business Intelligence)
? Coordinate with colleagues in the sector working on Business Intelligence, reporting,
coaching, commercialisation services, with other sectors and other relevant
stakeholders;
? Organise the flows of information for data collection;
? Analyse and exploit available data on programme, topics, proposals and selected
projects, SMEs coaching needs, sectors of activities, targeted markets, projects
reports, planned and achieved impact. Use external sources as a comparison for
impact analysis;
? Organise and structure the data for Business Intelligence development;
? Liaise with the relevant European Commission Services.
Reporting
? Coordinate with colleagues within and outside the sector for the unit and organise the
preparation of the unit's contribution for quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports, and
regular presentation to the European Commission services;
? Define/update the project reporting requirements in liaison with the Horizon 2020
working group;
? Communicate on Key Performance Indicators and reporting requirement to reach a
common understanding of what is needed by project officers and the beneficiaries.
Internal and external communication and dissemination of information
? Design, write and produce reports and analysis in collaboration with the
Communication team;
? Exploit the results of analysis in communication activities and policy feedback.
4. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Eligibility criteria
Candidates will be considered eligible for this selection procedure should they fulfil, by the
deadline for applications, the following formal criteria:
1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at
least 3 (three) years, attested to by a diploma;
3
2. Have thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the EU and a satisfactory
knowledge of another EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of the
duties;
3. Be a national of a Member State of the EU;
4. Be entitled to his or her full rights as a citizen;
5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service;
6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved;
7. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.
4
3
Only qualifications that have been awarded in European Union (EU) Member States or that are subject to the
equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said EU Member States shall be taken into consideration.
5
B. Selection criteria
Essential
1. Candidates will have acquired, by the deadline for applications and after obtaining the
qualifications mentioned in point A(1) above, at least 5 (five) years' professional
experience directly related to the areas mentioned in the job description;
5
2. Very good oral and written command of English;
6
Advantageous
1. Professional experience in the area of SMEs;
2. Good knowledge of H2020 programme and notably the SMEs instrument;
3. Good knowledge of the organisation, structure, working procedures and policies of the
Commission services/Agencies and/or other EU institutions;
4. Ability to work in teams with proven records;
5. Good oral and written command of French .
7
Skills and competencies essential for the post (tested during the written test and interview)
1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the duties described in the section 3. Job description;
2. Knowledge (acquired through experience or training/education) of the organisation,
structure, working procedures and policies of European Commission services and/or
Agencies and/or other EU institutions;
3. Very good drafting and communication skills in English;
4. Excellent planning and organisation skills, capacity to set objectives, prioritise tasks
and ensure their timely execution;
5. Analytical and sound judgement skills, ability to identify concrete solutions;
6. Ability to maintain accuracy and speed under pressure;
7. Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
8. SELECTION PROCEDURE
A. Admission to the selection procedure
After the deadline for online registration, the Selection Committee will check the submitted
applications against the eligibility criteria (see 4. Professional qualifications and other
requirements, A – Eligibility criteria). Only eligible applications will be assessed.
B. Assessment of eligible applications
The Selection Committee will analyse the motivation letters and curriculum vitae's (CV's) of
eligible applicants with reference to:
? The selection criteria (see 4. Professional qualifications and other requirements, B –
Selection criteria, Essential and Advantageous);
? The overall quality and suitability of the application based on the requirements of the
post.
Applications which do not meet one or more of the essential selection criteria (see 4.
Professional qualifications and other requirements, B – Selection criteria, Essential) will not be
4
Before appointment, candidates shall be medically examined by one of the institutions’ medical officers to ensure that
he/she fulfils the requirements of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities.
5
At a later stage, candidates will be asked to provide supporting documents proving the length and the level of
professional experience.
6
Spoken and written skills equivalent to level C1 or higher level pursuant to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
7
Spoken and written skills equivalent to level B2 or higher level pursuant to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
6
evaluated further. Upon completion of the assessment, the candidates who obtained the
highest number of points within this evaluation
8
will be invited to the next stage.
C. 1
st
Interview
During the interview, candidates will be evaluated on the selection criteria (see 4.
Professional qualifications and other requirements, B – Selection criteria, Essential,
Advantageous, Skills and competencies essential for the post).
9
The interview will be conducted in English (duration: 40 minutes). The highest-performing
candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection procedure.
D. Written test and 2
nd
interview with the Director and/or a representative
The written test will consist of a case study designed to test the candidate's specialist
knowledge in the field of evaluation and monitoring, the candidate's ability to understand,
analyse and summarise, and the candidate's drafting ability in English.
The interview is designed to test the candidate's suitability to carry out the duties of the post.
E. Reserve list
The Selection Committee will place on reserve list a maximum of 5 candidates with the
highest aggregate marks achieved in the preceding stage (written test and 2
nd
interview with
the Director and/or a representative).
The reserve list will be valid for 12 months from the date of its establishment and may be
used for other positions in the same function group, requiring similar tasks and responsibilities
to those of the present selection procedure. The validity of the reserve list may be extended
by decision of the Director.
Candidates should note that their inclusion on the reserve list does not imply any entitlement
to employment in the Agency.
9. SELECTION COMMITTEE
A Selection Committee will be appointed for this selection procedure and will be composed of
at least 3 members, including a member designated by the Staff Committee of the Agency.
The names of the Selection Committee members will be communicated to candidates upon
notification of the outcome of the assessment of eligible applications (see 5. Selection
Procedure, B - Assessment of eligible applications).
Under no circumstances should candidates approach the Selection Committee, either directly
or indirectly, concerning this recruitment. The Agency's Director reserves the right to
disqualify any candidate who disregards these instructions.
10. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for this position, candidates should submit an up-to-date, detailed CV and a
motivation letter, via the EU CV online database (candidates must first create an account or
sign in to their active account)
10
.
8
Comparative assessment of all applications received.
9
If applicable. Some of the selection criteria which cannot be evaluated during this stage e.g., the post-graduate degree,
will be excluded from the assessment.
10
Upon request by a candidate, EASME will provide the translation of the selection notice in an official language of the
European Union.
7
There is no obligation to submit applications in English, however sending documents in English
would greatly facilitate the work of the Selection Committee.
The Agency strongly advises candidates not to wait until the last few days before the deadline
for applying, since heavy internet traffic or connection difficulties could lead to problems.
Should you have any technical questions concerning EU CV online, you may send an e-mail to
[email protected] .
It is the sole responsibility of each applicant to complete ALL relevant fields of
his/her online application and to submit their application by the deadline for
submission. Any information or documentation provided after the deadline will not be taken
into account.
The candidate will be disqualified if:
? (s)he does not complete online registration by the deadline;
? at any stage in the procedure it is established that information a candidate provided is
incorrect;
Candidates are invited to indicate in their online application any special arrangements that
may be required if invited to attend an interview/written test.
11. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The European Union institutions apply a policy of equal opportunities and accept applications
without discrimination on the ground of sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic
features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national
minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.
12. APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Any offer of employment shall be made by the Director on the basis of the reserve list as a
temporary staff member, for a duration of two years, with the possibility of renewal. The
successful candidate will be recruited as temporary agent in the grade AD 5.
For further information on working conditions of staff, please see the web site of the European
Personnel Selection Office (EPSO). The place of employment will be Brussels, Belgium where
the Agency has its premises.
13. REQUEST FOR REVIEW
If a candidate believes a mistake has been made, (s)he may request a review of the Agency's
decision. This should be made within 20 calendar days of the date of the e-mail notifying the
candidate of the outcome of the selection procedure. The request should quote the reference
number of the selection procedure concerned and the candidate should substantiate the
reasons for requesting a review. It should be for the attention of the Chairman of the
Selection Committee and sent to the following address: EASME-HR-
[email protected]. The Selection Committee will review the request and notify the
candidate of its decision within 45 calendar days of receipt of the request.
14. APPEAL PROCEDURE
Pursuant to Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities
("Staff Regulations"), any candidate may submit to the Agency a complaint against an act
adversely affecting him/her. Any such complaint should be made to:
EASME Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
For the attention of the Director
REF: EASME/AD/2015/030
COV2
B-1049 Brussels
Belgium
8
The complaint must be lodged within 3 months from the date on which the candidate is
notified of the act adversely affecting him/her.
Should the complaint be rejected, the candidate may request judicial review of the act
adversely affecting him/her pursuant to Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the
European Union and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations, before:
The European Union Civil Service Tribunal
Boulevard Konrad Adenauer
L-2925 Luxembourg
Luxembourghttp://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo1_6308/
Any citizen of the European Union or any natural or legal person residing in a Member State
may direct a complaint concerning instances of maladministration to the European
Ombudsman pursuant to Article 228 (1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union:
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The European Ombudsman
1, Avenue du President Robert Schuman - BP 403
F-67001 Strasbourg Cedex
Francehttp://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/start.faces
Please note that complaints to the European Ombudsman do not have the effect of
suspending the period mentioned in Articles 90 and 91 of the Staff Regulations for lodging
complaints or submitting an appeal before the European Union Civil Service Tribunal according
to Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
15. DATA PROTECTION
The purpose of processing the data submitted by candidates is to evaluate applications in view
of possible recruitment at the Agency. The personal information requested by the Agency
from candidates will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) N°45/2001 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals
with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions and bodies and on the
free movement of such data. In this regard, please see the Privacy statement.
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See also Decision 94/262/ECSC EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and
general conditions of performance of the Ombudsman's duties (OJ L 113, 05.04.1994), p. 15.
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