Head, Acquisition and Holdings Management, A.1/A.2. NATO, Brussels. Open until 16 November 2019

VACANCY NOTIFICATION/ NOTIFICATION DE LA VACANCE DU POSTE



Head, Acquisition and Holdings Management (190851)

Primary Location: Belgium-Brussels

NATO Body: NATO International Staff (NATO IS)

Schedule: Full-time

Application Deadline: 16-Nov-2019

Salary (Pay Basis): 4,278.35Euro (EUR) Monthly

Grade A.1/A.2

Clearance Level CTS





1. SUMMARY

The NATO Archives acts under the authority of the Archives Committee. Under the direction of the NATO Archivist, its main responsibilities are the identification of information of permanent value, the overall management of NATO archival holdings and the implementation of the NATO Records Policy and Public Disclosure Policy. As such the NATO Archives provides guidance on records and archives matters NATO wide; collects NATO information of permanent value throughout NATO civil and military bodies; organises and preserves this information regardless of its format; and provides access to publicly disclosed NATO information.

Under the general guidance of the NATO Archivist, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing the Policy on the Retention and Disposition of NATO Information; contributing to the development of information management policies, standards and procedures; and the physical and intellectual management of NATO’s archival holdings.

Within this framework the main functions of the Head will include: managing the archival vaults of the NATO Archives for records in all formats (including e-vaults for digital information); developing and implementing retention and disposition policies and procedures; coordinating appraisal reviews of NATO HQ information; providing advice to NATO civil and military bodies and operations on records and archives questions; initiating and supervising descriptions of archival holdings; and implementing preservation measures for records in all formats.

In addition, the Head directs the Acquisition and Holdings Management Unit (AHU) and replaces the NATO Archivist during absences. The Head presents to the Archives 



Committee on the implementation of the Policy on the Retention and Disposition of NATO Information and on other special projects as required.



2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE



ESSENTIAL

The incumbent must:

o possess a university degree, preferably with an emphasis on records and archives management or contemporary history/international relations;

o have at least three years of relevant working experience; at least two of which must be at the national or international level;

o possess experience implementing retention and disposition programmes in large organisations;

o possess experience managing projects related to records and archives and information management within tight deadlines;

o possess experience in writing strategic policies, directives and guidelines;

o possess knowledge of international standards related to records and archives;

o possess knowledge and experience of electronic records and electronic records keeping systems, and knowledge of the challenges of electronic records and archival preservation;

o have experience in briefing and training;

o be familiar with current office software suites, particularly database products related to records and archives management ;

o possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V ("Advanced") in one; III ("Intermediate") in the other.





DESIRABLE

The following would be considered an advantage:

· a thorough knowledge of the Organization and Alliance activities;

· experience working in records and archives management in a security conscious environment;

· experience in managing digital archives;

· managerial experience;

· knowledge of additional languages.



3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Expertise Development

Develop and update retention and disposition schedules that identify and preserve NATO information of permanent value as well as facilitate the timely destruction of information identified as having no permanent value. Contribute to the implementation and management of a trusted digital repository for the long-term preservation of digital holdings. Ensure the  



retrievability of inactive records in all formats by developing and maintaining taxonomies and accurately preserving metadata for these records

Project Management

Identify, implement and successfully complete projects in relation to semi-active and inactive NATO information. Contribute to the development of records, archives and information management policies and their implementation in the International Staff (IS) and across the Organization.

Information Management

Coordinate and conduct archival appraisal of archival holdings at NATO Headquarters, Implement and maintain an integrated file plan and taxonomy for both paper and electronic records.

Stakeholder Management

Respond to requests for information contained within the NATO archives. Provide advice and guidance to NATO civil and military bodies and operations on records and archives management.

Knowledge Management

Describe archival holdings according to established international and Organizational standards so as to maintain access thereto. Ensure the preservation of semi-active and inactive records in all formats. Manage the space of archival repositories containing records in all formats and ensure that all files and boxes are registered and traceable. Coordinate transfers of NATO information of permanent value. Authorize and supervise the destruction of NATO information of temporary value.

People Management

Direct and supervise the work of the AHU staff and prepare and maintain a work plan for the Unit. Direct and supervise the NATO Archives staff when the NATO Archivist is absent. This includes attending management meetings, meetings with experts and meetings with national representatives.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.



4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

The incumbent reports to the NATO Archivist and directs and supervises the staff of the Acquisition and Holdings Management Unit. He/she is required to work closely with the Public Disclosure Officer and the Officer, Retention and Disposition, as well as with staff working in Information Management (IM) at NATO headquarters and throughout the Organization.

Direct reports: 3

Indirect reports: N/a.





5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must demonstrate:

· Achievement: Works to meet standards;

· Analytical Thinking: Sees basic relationships;

· Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work;

· Conceptual Thinking: Sees patterns based on life/work experience;

· Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems;

· Empathy: Reads non-verbal cues and understands meanings;

· Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;

· Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;

· Teamwork: Co-operates.



6. CONTRACT:

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.

Contract clause applicable:

In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.

The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.

NOTE:

Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.

Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.





7. RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.

Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

 For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal (for more information, please contact your local Civilian HR Manager);

 For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment



Please note that at the time of the interviews, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their education and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser.

More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)



8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NATO as an equal opportunities employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

Historian, A-2. SHAPE, Mons. Open until 20 October 2017

SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE




TALEO Job Number: 170425

Vacancy Number: A13/0817

Post Number: OSC ZOH 0020

Job Title: Historian

NATO Grade: A-2

Basic Monthly Salary (12 x per year): 5.260,30 €, tax free 

Closing Date: Friday 20 October 2017

Duration of contract: Serving staff members will be offered a contract according to the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPR).  Newly recruited staff will be offered a definite duration contract of three years normally followed by an indefinite duration contract.    


GENERAL BACKGROUND:

SHAPE, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, is the Headquarters of Allied Command Operations (ACO), one of the two major military commands of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).  ACO safeguards an area extending from the northern tip of Norway to the eastern border of Turkey.  This equates to nearly two million square kilometres of land, more than three million square kilometres of sea, and a population of about 320 million people.

POST DESCRIPTION:

Location: Casteau/Mons, 60 Km south of Brussels (Belgium)

Division: DOM


POST CONTEXT SHAPE is the Strategic Headquarters for Allied Command Operations. The Directorate of Management (DOM) is on behalf of the Chief of Staff (COS) responsible for the direction and coordination of selected aspects of the day to day operation of SHAPE as well as the assurance of the provision of essential support facilities and services to the headquarters, co-located agencies and units and, to individual staff members and their families. The Knowledge Management (KNM) Branch is responsible for facilitating, coordinating and implementing Command Group (CG) requirements through the assessment, direction and management of staffing operations, services and CIS Support to SHAPE. It is also responsible for Information Management and Knowledge Development across ACO in support of the comprehensive approach to planning and executing operations.  The Historical Office is responsible for:  -  Maintaining an accurate historical record of NATO-led operations and key ACO issues to meet the information requirements for future staff use and the historical record of ACO;  -  Advising the CG on the historical aspects of current issues and operations;  -  Satisfying the historical information requirements of the CG, SHAPE Staff, and higher/lower headquarters concerning past/present operations and issues;  -  Preparing histories, staff studies and information papers for the CG and other key staff members;  -  Declassifying older SHAPE and ACO records and assisting the work of the NATO Archives Committee.  The SHAPE Historical Office serves as the institutional memory for SHAPE and ACO by preserving key historical data, providing historical advice to the CG and staff, and responding to requests for historical information from inside and outside the headquarters. The Historian serves as the Assistant SHAPE Historian in the Historical Office.

REPORTS TO Chief Historical Office, OSC ZOH 0010.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES The incumbent’s duties are : a) During absences of the Chief of the Historical Office, exercise his/her functions, including contacts with higher and lower headquarters and outside organisations and individuals in coordination with and directed by the Chief of the Historical Office. b) Provide advice to the Command Group (CG) on historical issues. c) Review historical information contained in CG speeches and publications to ensure that they are accurate and that sensitive historical issues are handled in such a manner as to avoid controversy or embarrassment to SHAPE/NATO. d) Assist in developing policies for the ACO Historical Programme, which includes issuing guidance on determining the historical significance of older records for preservation decisions, preparing historical summaries of the activities of SHAPE and ACO for future rapid reference, and taking downgrading/declassification decisions for older records.  e) Supervise the work of the office’s Historical Assistant and manage the clerical and administrative functions of the office.  f) Establish policies and procedures for administering the office’s extensive document holdings and serve as the office’s Security Officer, ensuring the correct application of NATO security procedures for the accounting, production, storage, classification, receipt, dispatch and destruction of classified material. g) Prepare detailed histories on specific subjects as requested by the CG, which requires developing research strategies, conducting the research and then writing the histories.  h) Research and write staff studies, memoranda for the record, briefing papers, and responses to taskers and queries on historical issues. i) Collect information from a wide range of sources on current crisis situations and NATO-led operations and then prepare constantly updated Operational Diaries for use by the CG, SHAPE staff, and any subordinate headquarters in ACO involved in planning or operations related to the crisis or operation. j) Prepare for and conduct recorded interviews with senior officers and other key members of the staff, as well as personnel from higher and lower headquarters and outside organisations, in order to obtain essential information not always included in official documentation. Edit the interview transcripts. k) Attend important staff meetings, briefings and conferences, taking notes for the historical record, and also participate in working groups and/or committees as directed by the chain of command. l) Assist staff officers and visiting official historians from the member nations with their research in SHAPE’s older records. m) Provide guidance to additional duty historians in all ACO Headquarters and to field historians deployed in support of NATO operations. n) Advise subordinate headquarters in ACO on the retention of documents of historical significance requiring long-term preservation and how they can be made accessible to the SHAPE Historical Office for historical research in support of the Command Group.  o) Review document holdings in SHAPE divisions to determine which documents should be transferred to the Historical Office or SHAPE Registry & Records for preservation as SHAPE historical records. p) Determine which older SHAPE and ACO documents may be downgraded or declassified and released, consulting with staff subject matter experts and National Military Representatives (NMRs) as necessary.  Then coordinate the results with the Chief of the Historical Office for final decision. q) Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive records management programme for the archiving in SHAPE that encompasses all stages in the records life-cycle. r) Within the area of responsibility the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that strategic risk to the achievement of CG priorities are managed in accordance with ACO Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Legal authority is held: None Budget authority is held: None Decision authority is held: None Supervisory duties: Dependent on requirements may be required to direct and supervise the work priorities of an ad hoc or permanent team within the functional area. There are no first line reporting responsibilities. The incumbent deputises for Chief Historical Office (OSC ZOH 0010).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES The incumbent handles routine or special matters as directed by the chain of command .   The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries up to 30 days.

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 1.  Professional/Experience a) Demonstrated ability to carry out historical research and writing, as evidenced by scholarly publications and/or the preparation of official histories and research papers.

b) Ability to work in a multinational environment and interact effectively with senior officers. c) Knowledge of military and/or diplomatic history, preferably European, in the 20th and 21st centuries.

2.  Education/Training University Degree in history, politics, international relations or related discipline and 2 years of function-related experience, or a Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years of post-related experience.

3.  Language English SLP 4444 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English, and the Assistant Historian must be able to listen, speak, read and write extensively and rapidly in English.

4.  Standard Automatic Data Processing Knowledge Word Processing : Working Knowledge Spreadsheet : Working Knowledge Graphics Presentation : Working Knowledge Database : Basic Knowledge eMail Clients/Web Browsers : Working Knowledge Web Content Management : Not Required

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 1.  Professional/Experience a) Specialisations:  - Profound knowledge of the history of NATO.

b) Specific Experience:  - Familiarity with military staff procedures through previous military or civilian service at a major headquarters. - Experience in working in an international environment, either in a multinational military headquarters or in an international organisation.

2.  Education/Training – N/A

3.  Language 2nd Official NATO language (French)  PLS 3232  (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) A reading knowledge of French is important in order to be able to use the many older French-language documents on file in the office and in the archives, and understanding French is also useful for the work of the office. 

CIVILIAN POSTS 1.  Personal Attributes The post requires considerable initiative and judgement and a high degree of flexibility in order to be able to respond to the tremendously varied requests for information from the SHAPE staff as well as from NATO HQ, other ACO HQs, outside organisations, the media and the general public. Flexibility and analytical ability are required for developing and carrying out research strategies to find needed information using resources both inside and outside of SHAPE, as well as for preparing historical reports that summarize
and evaluate the wide range of issues being worked by the SHAPE staff. There is often a need to master complex new subject areas in a very short time. Preparing for and conducting interviews of senior officers and officials requires a high degree of thought and judgement in selecting the questions to be asked, gaining the interviewee’s trust and confidence, and developing follow-on questions in the course of the interview. Judgement and a keen awareness of the political sensitivities of historical issues are also necessary in providing advice to senior officers and in reviewing their speeches and publications prior to delivery. Evaluation of material for potential downgrading or declassification requires extensive judgement.

2.  Managerial Responsibilities  Supervise the work of the Historical Assistant in the SHAPE Historical Office and also, in coordination with his/her Section Head, provide guidance to additional duty Historical Officers in subordinate headquarters in ACO and to field historians deployed on NATO operations.

3.  Professional Contacts In addition to extensive contacts with staff officers from all of the SHAPE divisions, the Assistant Historian conducts interviews with very senior officers and officials. He must therefore be able to inspire their trust and confidence in his ability to maintain confidentiality and must exercise a high degree of tact, coupled with polite perseverance, in conducting such historical interviews. The Assistant Historian also has considerable professional contacts outside SHAPE, responding to historical queries from the official history offices of the member nations, from university professors and students interested in the history of NATO, from the media (in coordination with the Public Information Office) and the general public. Coordinates with National Military Representatives on declassification issues and their requests for historical information, and maintains ties with official historians from the member nations.

4.  Contribution to the Objectives The Assistant Historian ensures that SHAPE/ACO maintains an effective institutional memory by gathering and preserving records, conducting interviews to obtain essential (and often sensitive) information from senior officers and key staff officers, and preparing written histories summarizing the activities of SHAPE and ACO. The historical chronologies and reports prepared by the Assistant Historian save considerable staff effort and prevent duplication of work done in the past. The advice provided by the Assistant Historian to the Command Group on sensitive historical issues can prevent controversial situations from arising. The Assistant Historian also assists the SHAPE staff, NATO Headquarters, and subordinate headquarters in ACO by providing needed information that would otherwise not be available.

5.  Work Environment The work is normally performed in a typical Office environment. Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorised as: No risk / risk might increase when deployed.

REMARKS – N/A


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HOW TO APPLY FOR A NATO CIVILIAN POST AT SHAPE: Only applications submitted via the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en) will be taken into consideration.  Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are no longer accepted.  

When completing the application form using the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform, you will be able to add attachments.  One of these attachments must be a copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description.  If this certificate is not in one of the two official NATO languages, you should include a translation into French or English.  

Please answer each question completely, in English (preferably) or in French.  Expressions such as “please see attached CV, please see annex, please see enclosed document, etc” are not acceptable; this is a cause of immediate rejection of the application.  Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form.

If shortlisted for an interview with the Selection Board you will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies in support of the statements you make in your application.

If you are or have been employed as a civilian working for NATO or for any Coordinated Organization, please indicate last grade level and step held (next to your job title), and specify in which NATO body or Coordinated Organization you are/were employed.

Note for the personnel officers: if you have qualified redundant staff of same grade, please let us know by message not later than Friday 06 October 2017.

Remarks: A) Only nationals from the 29 member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.  The member states are: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States of America. B) Due to the large amount of applications received for all vacancies, telephone, email or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Head of Content Section, A1/A2. Council of Europe, Strasbourg. Open until 10 December 2014

Vacancy Notice N° e219/2014
Head of Content Section (Grade A1/A2)
Directorate General of Administration 

Directorate of Information Technology
Closing Date: 10 December 2014
Location : Strasbourg

Job Mission

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

Within the Directorate of Information Technology, the incumbent will provide leadership to and ensure the efficient management of the Content Section, in compliance with general guidelines and priorities and with a concern for quality, efficiency and accuracy. 

 

Key Activities

The incumbent performs the following key duties:

• Manages the section’s human and financial resources, focusing on result oriented client care and efficiency.
• Ensures delivery of the following statutory services:
  • Audio-visual archives management and access to audio-visual archives via Internet;
  • Physical archives management and access to paper archives via Internet;
  • Document and Records management for physical and electronic assets.
• Manages the digitisation programme for both paper and audio-visual assets and their long term archiving and correct record keeping.
• Manages the digital preservation programme.
• Ensures the Help-desk services for enabling access to the physical assets for internal and external users.
• Ensures the implementation of Data and Information policy and the Archival Policy.
• Contributes to projects and programmes aiming to implement the Directorate General of Administration strategy with main focus on communication and change management.
• Provides advice and support in the sector of audio-visual archiving, digital preservation and media formats; collaborates with counterparts in other international organisations especially the European Parliament in development of shared services and good practise for more efficient and effective record and archive keeping.
• Coordinates the section’s communication activities within the professional communities, towards clients and partners as well as promotional/awareness raising actions of the IMD programmes, mainly supporting the achievements for facilitation of the Enterprise content management program and innovative organisation.
• Encourages the knowledge sharing in own team and across the Directorate of Information Technology.

Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

Eligibility Requirements

Only applicants who best meet the following criteria will be considered for shortlisting.

 Qualifications:

Higher education degree in the field of Information or Records Management with focus on electronic and audiovisual content.

·         Experience:

At least 6 years of professional experience relating to Records and Information Management for non structured digital content.

·         Language requirements: a very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English or French) and good knowledge of the other. 

·         Nationality: nationality of one of the 47 Council of Europe member states. 

·         Age: under 65 years of age at the closing date of the vacancy notice. 

Competencies

Essential:

·         Professional and technical competencies:  

·         Experience of Records and Information Management (RIM) for paper and audio-visual assets and any non structured digital content; good knowledge of long term preservation methods; 

·         ICT skills: Advanced knowledge and practical experience of RIM systems; 

·         Knowledge of preservation for both digital and physical archives; 

·         Knowledge of e-discovery; 

·         Planning and work organisation;

·         Information seeking;

·         Problem-solving skills.

·         Communication and linguistic skills: has very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English or French) and good knowledge of the other; can express oneself, make presentations and draft clearly, concisely and convincingly in English or French. 

·         Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation, team-work and co-operation. 

Desirable:

·         Professional and technical competencies:  

·         Knowledge of Project Management, especially Change Management.

For more information, please refer to the competency inventory of the Council of Europe.

Additional Information

Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe on-line application system.  By connecting to our website www.coe.int/jobs you can create and submit your on-line application.  Applications must be submitted at the latest 10 December 2014 (midnight Central European Time).  

The selection procedure consists of shortlisting, assessment(s), and a panel interview.  Assessments may include one or more of the following: ability tests, behavioural questionnaires, job-related examinations, situational exercises, language tests, interviews and full assessment centres. At least one assessment will be eliminatory.

Depending on the number of applicants, the length of the required professional experience may be increased.  

Candidates with the best results in the previous stages of the procedure (tests, exams, etc.) will, as a last stage of the procedure, be invited for an interview with a panel. 

Following this competition, a reserve list of successful candidates, in order of merit, may be established. This list will be valid for two years with the possibility of extending it to a maximum of four years. It should be noted that placement on a reserve list does not give candidates the right to an appointment within the Council of Europe.  The choice of candidates from a reserve list is not made solely according to the order of merit but also takes into account the requirements of the position to be filled and the qualifications of the candidates. 

During the period of validity of the reserve list, candidates on the list may be offered employment on a fixed-term contract, which may be renewed one or several times. There is a statutory probationary period of two years.

The compulsory retirement age is 65. 

Details on conditions of employment including salaries, allowances, pension scheme and social insurance can be consulted on our recruitment website. 

Under its equal opportunities policy, the Council of Europe is aiming to achieve parity in the number of women and men employed in each category and grade. In the event of equal merit, preference will therefore be given to the applicant belonging to the under-represented sex.

The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

During the different stages of the recruitment procedure, specific measures may be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities.

The Organisation 

The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading organisation in the protection of human rights, democracy and rule of law. It was founded in 1949 in order to promote greater unity between its members  and  now includes 47 member states, all having signed up to the European Convention on Human Rights.

By Statute, the Council of Europe has two constituent organs: the Committee of Ministers, composed of the member States’ Ministers for Foreign Affairs, and the Parliamentary Assembly, comprising delegations from the national parliaments. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe represents the entities of local and regional self-government within the member States. The Commissioner for Human Rights is an independent and impartial institution within the Council of Europe mandated to promote the awareness of and respect for human rights in member states.

The European Court of Human Rights is the judicial body which oversees the implementation of the Convention in the member states. Individuals can bring complaints of human rights violations to the Strasbourg Court once all possibilities of appeal have been exhausted in the member state concerned.

The Council of Europe has its permanent headquarters in Strasbourg (France) and in addition it maintains external presence in more than twenty countries. More information about Council of Europe external presence.

External recruitment procedure organised in accordance with Article 15B of the Regulations on Appointments