Seconded National Expert - European research and development defence programmes (DEFIS-A-4)

The mission of Unit A.4 is to contribute, through the effective implementation of the European Defence Fund (EDF) and its precursor programmes, to the strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), for a more competitive, innovative and integrated European defence industry and in support of EU’s Strategic autonomy.

Policy Officer - Defence technologies

She/he will contribute to the implementation of the European research and development defence programmes and the promotion of the competitiveness of the European defence industry. She/he will need to maintain a high level of knowledge in one or more of the thematic areas of the programmes as well as develope knowledge in strategic programming and Union funding schemes. She/he will also contribute to increasing the efficiency of programme management in terms of optimization of processes and implementing procedures and systems to secure the management of sensitive information.

Tasks include:

• Supporting in monitoring and project management of funded actions under the European defence programmes,
• Contributing to the preparation of calls for proposals and the work programmes for the European defence programmes, and in particular the European Defence Fund,
• Contributing to the development and roll-out of procedures and (electronic) systems to secure the management of sensitive information,
• Ensuring the follow-up and maintaining relations with other Commission services, other European institutions, Union agencies and intergovernmental/international organisations in the area of defence,
• Contributing to communication and outreach activities.

The Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU points out that ONLY applications submitted by the Permanent Representation will be considered. Interested parties are therefore requested to send application documents (Europass CV, letter of motivation and declaration of approval of the employer) in English by June, 18, 2024 by email to sne.bruessel-ov@bmeia.gv.at.

Only the “Europass CV” form should be used to create the CV. Applicants must state the exact name of the position for which they are applying (e.g. JRC-B-5) in all documents submitted.

For more detailed information on the job profile, requirements and selection procedure, please refer to the detailed vacancy notice below.

Reference: DEFIS-A-4