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NOTICE OF COMPETITION

MA-2007-OP/001 Student Air Traffic Controllers several posts - M/F

DIRECTORATE/SERVICE : Maastricht (the Netherlands) - Maastricht UAC - Operations Division

A selection procedure is currently underway to find suitable candidates to take up positions as student air traffic controllers who will later fill vacancies at the EUROCONTROL Upper Area Control Centre at Maastricht Airport, the Netherlands. The next training courses are scheduled to start in July and November 2007 and March and July 2008.

Applicants must:1. Be nationals of a EUROCONTROL member state (Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine or the United Kingdom.

2. Hold a certificate of secondary education showing that they have successfully completed studies at advanced level. Students who are expected to obtain a certificate of education at this level in the near future may also be allowed to participate.

3. Have a good command of spoken and written English to be able to follow the training courses, during which both theoretical and practical training are conducted in English. Knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage.

4. Be less than 25 years of age at the start of the training course.

Candidates will be subject to an initial screening of their applications. Should they pass this stage, they will be invited for tests and an interview. They will normally be given notice of their dates for testing at least 2 weeks in advance. Testing will be conducted on a regular basis over the next year. Travel expenses will be refunded.

To be eligible for appointment as a student air traffic controller with the Agency, candidates must:

1. Be successful in the tests and interview stage, which include:─ Testing of competence in English─ Psychometric tests─ Situational tests─ Interview

2. Be declared physically and medically fit for controller duties as assessed by the Agency’s medical consultants.3. Sign an undertaking to complete the training programme and subsequently serve for at least four years as an air traffic

controller with the Agency.4. Provide, if selected, certain documents for their personal file within thirty days. These documents are to establish marital

status, nationality, educational qualifications (or equivalent) and military (or other national) service status.5. Complete, if selected, the necessary formalities (usually a questionnaire) in order to be security cleared by their national

security authority. This is arranged by EUROCONTROL. Candidates must bear in mind that, should security clearance be withheld for any reason, the individual may be subject to dismissal at one month’s notice.

Training1. Student controllers are trained at the EUROCONTROL Institute of Air Navigation Services in Luxembourg and at the

Upper Area Control Centre at Maastricht.2. This training will include the following matters:

Air traffic services, navigation, meteorology, telecommunications, aerodynamics, etc, and theoretical and practical training in area control.In addition, courses in automatic data processing will be provided at appropriate stages.

3. The phasing and duration of the separate parts of the training will depend on many factors, e.g. the student’s rate of progress, availability of training positions, etc. As a general rule, however, a minimum period of 2 years and 6 months is required to complete training and to obtain controller qualifications. A student whose results are unsatisfactory may be dismissed at any stage of the training.

Remuneration during training*During their training students will be remunerated in accordance with the regulations in force. An expatriation allowance and family allowances are paid in addition if appropriate. Single students who are expatriated are paid a net sum of € 1351 per month during the first phase of training (15 weeks), € 1887 per month during the second phase (approx. 5 months) and € 2167 per month during the final phase of training. These amounts include the obligatory deductions for contributions to cover insurance against sickness, accidents and disablement as well as a contribution towards the Agency’s own pension scheme. Additionally, when called upon to work shifts, staff will be paid the appropriate shift allowances.

Service career Students who obtain the necessary qualifications at the end of the training period will be appointed to controller posts under the “General Conditions of Employment” and will subsequently be established. On appointment as “advanced trainee air traffic controller”, an expatriate will be paid a net sum of € 3416 per month and later, on appointment as “air traffic controller“ an expatriate will paid a net sum of € 4467 per month. Again, when called upon to work shifts, staff will be paid the appropriate shift allowances. Both students and established servants are governed by the terms of the “General Conditions of Employment” and the supplementary provisions, including any subsequent amendments thereto. In particular, any provisions referring to an early retirement scheme according to which an established controller will cease active service at the age of 55. He/she will receive a retirement pension calculated according to the pension rights acquired at that date, each year of service giving entitlement to 1.9% of pension rights.

Social securityThe Agency operates its own social security system. Students and servants will not therefore be affiliated through the Agency to any compulsory national scheme entitling them to benefits either during or after service with EUROCONTROL.

Applications1. Application forms are available on the EUROCONTROL website at www.eurocontrol.int/jobs/become-atc.html. In the course of 2007 it will be possible to fill in application forms electronically.2. If not completed electronically, all applications should be addressed to: EUROCONTROL Maastricht UAC, Horsterweg 11, NL – 6199 AC Maastricht Airport (the Netherlands).3. Requests for an application form may be sent to the same address or may also be transmitted by telefax to ++31-

433661463 or per email at [email protected]. Applications will only be considered from persons fulfilling the conditions set out above.5. Candidates who are government officials should apply through the proper channels of their national administration.

Those who have already started an air traffic controller training course with a national administration should refrain from applying.

6. Candidates who have failed an air traffic controller training elsewhere should also refrain from applying.7. Female and male candidates are equally eligible for appointment.8. Canvassing on behalf of a candidate, from whatever quarter, will not be accepted.9. No correspondence can be entered into as to why a particular candidate was unsuccessful at any stage of the selection

process.

DATE OF ISSUE: 01/01/2007For the Director General

and by delegation,

Volker THIEM Director Human Resources

FM-2007-C4/188 Business Analyst - Mission Critical Systems

LEVEL: Group IV 16/18 - 3 posts DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Central Flow Management Unit - Engineering Division

*** Contract Staff position ***

CENTRAL FLOW MANAGEMENT UNIT The Engineering Division is responsible to the Director CFMU for developing and maintaining the mission critical systems, providing, integrating, deploying and supporting the technical facilities and associated services necessary to perform the CFMU mission. This includes all CFMU operational systems, the related communications facilities and the technical infrastructure. Within the Engineering Division, the Business Centre Section is responsible, inter alia, for the management of requirements, including requirements capturing and analysis, and production of detailed specifications for the CFMU core business systems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Under the responsibility of the Head of Section, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

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elaborating, analysing and validating requirements ; producing and documenting the specifications related to specific CFMU core business domains and systems ;

updating the CFMU conceptual data and business models ; suggesting solutions that meet the business needs, production of project initiation

documents ; being the first and expert contact point for the assigned topics and this for people both

inside and outside the section ; making sure choices are understood, agreed, respected (by users and by developers), and well communicated inside and outside the projects ;

participating in production of test specifications ; participating in review and design of working practices and procedures related to

requirements analysis and requirements management ; providing training to specific audiences (users, developers etc.) on the new concepts and

system features. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED PROFILE

University degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience related to specification of mission

critical systems for air navigation. Extensive knowledge of ATFCM, flight planning or airspace management concepts,

systems and operations. Excellent analytical, conceptual and synthesis skills. Strong communication skills. Good experience with requirements modelling methodologies and tools. The working languages of the Agency are French and English. For this particular

position, candidates must have an excellent command of English and a working knowledge of French.

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An initial selection will be made by a Selection Committee on the basis of the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Thereafter, those candidates considered suitable may be invited to assessment and interviews.

The selected candidate will be offered a contract of three years. The contract may be renewed once for a fixed period of not more than three years. Before being confirmed in his/her post, he/she will have to complete a probationary period of 9 months.

The contract shall be ruled by the provisions of the "Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL". The type of post is: Specialist.

This notice may be used for the recruitment of similar posts, for a period of one year following the stipulated closing date.

This competition is published on ...... , the closing date is ......

HQ-2007-AA/170 AIM Domain Manager

GRADE: A 4 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Directorate ATM Programmes - Aeronautical Information Management Division (DAP/AIM)

DIRECTORATE ATM PROGRAMMES The Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Division is responsible for the origination, specification, facilitation and support to implementation of concepts and strategies for the creation of a sufficient, reliable and economic information environment. The long term objective is the establishment of a Network-centric Information environment in Europe, also known as System-wide Information Management (SWIM) circa 2015-2020. The objective of CHAIN (Controlled Harmonised Aeronautical Information Network) is to identify problems, requirements and responsibilities related to the aeronautical data supply chain and data integrity, in particular.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will report to the Head of AIM and will be responsible for managing the AIM domain by developing its key objectives in order to establish, maintain and promote the AIM concept and associated technical requirements for the evolution of aeronautical information (through AIM into SWIM). In more detail, the job holder will:

developing the IM concept, associated strategies / business plans and their modification in accordance with the emerging requirements of SESAR;

developing and implementing projects in accordance with the agreed business plan; managing efficiently resources through the setting and monitoring of clearly defined

objectives including recruitment, development of staff and their annual appraisal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED PROFILE

University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience and minimum of 12 years' of professional experience in conceptual and development activities related to ATM.

Excellent and recent knowledge of AIS/AIM developments, applications and relevant ICAO SARPS. Experience with operational requirements for aeronautical information of civil and military airspace users, and in interfacing and working with diverse stakeholder groups and their associations.

Familiarity with the requirements and techniques used within data modelling, GIS systems and the ISO 19100 series of standards.

In-depth project management experience with the ability to develop strategies and plans to realise the objectives. Ability to create awareness of potential problems and to provide direction to ensure successful task completion.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relations.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular post, candidates must have an excellent knowledge in English and a working knowledge of French.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATIONS Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. Agency Staff governed by the Staff Regulations, General Conditions of Employment or Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff are considered internal candidates. They must have served one year in their current post. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An initial selection will be made by a Selection Board on the basis of the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Thereafter, those candidates considered suitable may be invited for assessment and interviews.

External candidates will be offered appointments for an undetermined period. Before being confirmed in their post, they will have to work a probationary period of 9 months.

This competition is published on 05/09/2007, the closing date is 31/10/2007

HQ-2007-AA/185 Head of Section - Budget and Economic Affairs

GRADE: A 4 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Finance Directorate - Resources and Partnership Management (DF/RPM)

FINANCE DIRECTORATE The role of the Finance Directorate is to devise, develop and apply financial and contractual regulations and procedures, to provide the financial resources required for the Agency's activities, to keep its accounts and safeguard its assets, and to develop the capability of the Agency's management information systems.

The Resources and Partnership Management Unit is primarly responsible for providing the financial and contractual resources needed to carry out the Agency's activities and projects. In addition, the definition of the financial strategy of the Agency is within its remit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Under the authority of the Head of the RPM Division, the postholder will be responsible for the "Budget and Economic Affairs" Section, which is tasked with forecasting and planning the financial resources of the Agency. In addition to managing the Section's staff, the postholder's tasks will consist in:

preparing and drawing up the Agency's budget and financial programme in compliance with the applicable procedures;

managing complementary work involving financial simulations, reviews to correct budgetary appropriations in line with take-up levels, and general monitoring of the budgetary process;

conducting financial and economic analyses, in particular of those aspects relating to the Agency's financial activities within the SESAR Programme and contracts with the European Union (Framework Agreement, TEN);

taking part in the definition of budgetary and financial strategies and ensuring that they are implemented;

supervising the production of all studies, opinions and budgetary, economic and financial simulations;

producing reports for the Agency's decision-making bodies; liaising with Agency partners on economic, budgetary and financial matters (SBU and the

representatives of the Member States). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED PROFILE

University degree in economics, administration or finance or equivalent professional experience, plus professional experience of at least 12 years in the field of forecasting,

programming and the production of budgets, studies and/or economic and financial analyses, preferably in an international environment.

Proven drafting ability. Knowledge of the financial reports and management software used by the Agency

(Business Objects, Oracle) would be an advantage. Proven experience of project and staff management, combined with an aptitude for

developing strategies and objective achievement plans. Aptitude for raising awareness regarding potential problems and providing the necessary guidance for the successful completion of tasks.

Experience in the field of the European Commission's financial procedures would be an asset.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with an ability to build and maintain relations with external and internal partners. Highly developed ability to act on own initiative. Ability to work as part of a team in a multinational and multicultural environment

An in-depth knowledge of economics in the aeronautical context would be an advantage. The Agency's working languages are French and English. For this particular post,

candidates must have an excellent knowledge of one of these two languages and a working knowledge of the other.





HQ-2007-AT/186 Air Traffic Forecaster

GRADE: A 5/6/7 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Directorate ATM Strategies - Data, Information and analysis Division (DAS/DIA)

DIRECTORATE ATM STRATEGIES The DIA Division of the Directorate of ATM Strategies covers several data services that support decision making at both strategic and project levels in ATM. Internally they provide essential information and tools to all levels of Agency ATM management, while serving a wide range of external stakeholders. The services comprise STATFOR, the EUROCONTROL Statistics and Forecast Service; CODA, the Central Office for Delay Analysis; CARTO, the Agency's cartographic service and PRISME, the EATM data warehouse. The role of STATFOR is to

provide forecasts, market analyses and statistics to the air traffic management community in order to aid understanding and to support well-informed decision making. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES This position within the STATFOR team will make a significant contribution to the provision of statistics and forecasting in the Agency. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

managing a number of the STATFOR forecast and analysis products; initiating, leading and contributing to projects related to the forecasting of air traffic,

including the analysis and monitoring of market trends; improving quality of products, methods and tools, and playing an important role in

business development; developing internal and external networks, and playing an advisory and influencing role; applying a specific range of statistical skills (i.e. forecasting, economic and mathematical

modelling, market analysis) and helping others in the team to develop them; representing EUROCONTROL in various fora and participating in other activities, as

requested. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED PROFILE

University degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years' professional experience and a proven track record in the

forecasting, modelling and analysis of traffic. Knowledge of SAS (used for forecasts and analysis) would be an advantage. Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems, and to present technical and complex

issues in a clear and comprehensive way. Proven record of writing and presenting clear reports on complex technical subjects.

Experience in project and people management, coaching and developing skills of others. Strong quality and customer focus with the ability to stick to strict deadlines. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular post,

candidates must have an excellent command of English and a working knowledge of French.





HQ-2007-AT/190 ATM Procedures Senior Specialist GRADE: A 5/6/7 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Directorate ATM Programmes - Airspace, Network Planning and Navigation Division (DAP/APN) DIRECTORATE ATM PROGRAMMES The activities of the Division include the identification and analysis of short and long-term airspace requirements from users, i.e. airline operations, military and general aviation; the long-term development and validation of improved Airspace Management strategies aimed at enhancing the flexible utilisation of airspace taking into account related military and ATFM developments and the design, development and validation of short-term improvements to airspace management. The navigation domain objectives are to develop and maintain the navigation strategy and implementation plan ensuring it meets the ATM2000+ objectives and contributes to a safe and cost effective means of meeting the future ECAC capacity requirements. The route network development activity organises and carries out the necessary development and co-ordination of planning and implementation activities for the optimisation of the ATS route network and supporting sectorisation in the ECAC area, in both en-route and terminal airspace. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for:

reviewing, developing and validating operational requirements for new and/or improved ATM procedures;

designing, developing and validating such new ATM procedures; designing and preparing simulations to validate these procedures; reviewing existing ICAO documentation (i.e. annexes and documents, in particular Doc

4444 and Doc 7030); managing the administrative processes required to submit subsequent proposals to

ICAO. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED PROFILE

University degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 10 years' experience including 5 years as an air traffic controller. Familiarity with the functions and organisation of air traffic services in Europe and a good

understanding of the operational requirements of both civil and military airspace users. In-depth knowledge and understanding of civil and/or military ATM procedures and practical experience in developing such procedures.

Experience with ATM procedures validation requirements, including fast and real-time simulations.

Knowledge and understanding of ICAO documentation amendment processes. Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems, and to present technical issues in a clear

way. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain

effective stakeholder relations. Strong people and project management experience. Ability to co-ordinate activities,

establish clear priorities and adapt to changing circumstances. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular post,

candidates must have an excellent knowledge of English and a working knowledge of French.

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APPLICATIONS Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. Agency Staff governed by the Staff Regulations, General Conditions of Employment or Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff are considered internal candidates. They must have served one year in their current post.

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An initial selection will be made by a Selection Board on the basis of the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Thereafter, those candidates considered suitable may be invited for assessment and interviews. External candidates will be offered appointments for an undetermined period. Before being confirmed in their post, they will have to work a probationary period of 9 months. This competition is published on 05/09/2007, the closing date is 03/10/2007

HQ-2007-AT/192 ATC System Senior Specialist

GRADE: A 5/6/7 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Directorate ATM Programmes - ATC Applications and Systems Division (DAP/ATS) DIRECTORATE ATM PROGRAMMES The ATC Applications and Systems Division (ATS) facilitates the validation and subsequent deployment of a range of operational improvements throughout the European region, in the following areas: Safety Nets, En-route ATC Decision Support, Arrivals and Departure Management, Communications, Surveillance, Interoperability & Cooperative ATS.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for:

defining ATC system performances and interoperability requirements; assessing stakeholders' compliance and plans with respect to interoperability

requirements; liaising with stakeholders and assessing their plans with regard to system fragmentation

aspects.

REQUIRED PROFILE

University degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience and minimum of 10 years' experience in a relevant field.

Thorough knowledge of ATC systems in Europe and good understanding of their evolution processes.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relations.

Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems, and to present technical issues in a clear way.

Strong project and people management experience. Ability to plan and co-ordinate activities, to establish clear priorities and to adapt to changing circumstances.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this post, candidates must have an excellent command of English and working knowledge of French.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION An initial selection will be made by a Selection Board on the basis of the qualifications

and experience of the candidates. Thereafter, those candidates considered suitable may be invited for assessment and interviews.



HQ-2007-AT/197 Head of Civil-Military CNS Coordination Domain

GRADE: A4 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Directorate of Civil-Military ATM Co-ordination (CMAC) DIRECTORATE OF CIVIL-MILITARY ATM CO-ORDINATION (CMAC) The Directorate provides the Director General with an effective single source of current civil/ military co-operation expertise, and ensures facilitation of civil-military co-ordination requirements across the full range of EUROCONTROL activities. It is the focal point for military issues within the Agency and is developing technical and operational solutions to ensure civil/ military co-ordination in a timely effective and efficient manner.


leading the civil-military Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Coordination Domain within the Civil-Military Strategic Co-ordination Unit (DCMAC/SC/CNS);

maintaining the Civil-Military CNS/ATM Interoperability Roadmap as the basis for the CNS aspects in the DCMAC Business Plan;

promoting and developing measures to improve the interoperability and progressive technology convergence of civil and military ATM/CNS systems and the identification of performance based-solutions;

providing harmonised military expertise, technical advice and guidance in the area of ground and airborne CNS systems used for ATM functions including close coordination with military procurement Agencies and European Defence Industry;

supporting all EUROCONTROL activities related to EATMN development and Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) in the field of civil-military CNS system interoperability and standardisation;

identifying and managing research & development needs in the area of civil-military interoperability in support of SESAR.

REQUIRED PROFILE

University degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 15 years' experience including extensive experience and knowledge in the field

of Military and Civil Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems, with particular emphasis on civil-military interoperability and the ability to manage and lead complex CNS projects.

A broad understanding of civil and military ATM/CNS ground infrastructure and airborne equipage and all resulting challenges in the area of interoperability, standardisation and R&D.

Extensive military ATM/CNS technical background with a minimum 5 years experience in national and/or international top level Headquarters.

A good understanding of the Single European Sky (SES) interoperability regulations and of the SESAR project.

Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment with extensive recent experience in international consultations.

The working languages of the Agency are French and English. For this particular post, an excellent spoken and written command of English is essential as well as a working knowledge of French.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An initial selection will be made by a Selection Board on the basis of the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Thereafter, those candidates considered suitable may be invited for assessment and interviews. External candidates will be offered appointments for an undetermined period. Before being confirmed in their post, they will have to work a probationary period of 9 months. This competition is published on ...... , the closing date is ......

HQ-2007-C3/187 Aeronautical Cartography Assistant LEVEL: Group III - 8/10 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Directorate ATM Strategies - Data, Information and analysis Division (DAS/DIA)

*** Contract Staff position ***

DIRECTORATE ATM STRATEGIES The DIA Division of the Directorate of ATM Strategies covers several data services that support decision making at both strategic and project levels in ATM. Internally they provide essential information and tools to all levels of Agency ATM management, while serving a wide range of external stakeholders. The services comprise STATFOR, the EUROCONTROL Statistics and Forecast Service; CODA, the Central Office for Delay Analysis; CARTO, the Agency's cartographic service and PRISME, the EATM data warehouse.

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assisting the senior cartographer in the production of the EUROCONTROL standard aeronautical charts;

creating bespoke maps on request (e.g. reference, statistical, thematic maps, etc.); preparing spatial data layers; performing spatial data analysis; acting as a back-up of the senior cartographer.

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Higher secondary education completed by 2 years of further studies or equivalent professional experience and minimum of 3 years experience in a similar function.

Sound knowledge and experience in computer assisted cartography and geographical information systems applied in the aviation field. In particular proven experience with ArcGIS (ArcView, ArcInfo) software package and its extensions (Spatial Analyst, 3D analyst et PLTS Aero). Experience in the use of standard office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).

Experience with the FME spatial ETL tool (from SAFE) and knowledge of relational databases (MS-Access and Oracle) and PL/SQL language would be an advantage.

General knowledge of Aeronautical Information Services (AIS). Ability to analyse information using logical and appropriate analyses techniques. Strong

quality and customer focus. Ability to work under pressure and to stick to deadlines communicated at short notice. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular post,

candidates must have an excellent knowledge of either English and French and a working knowledge of the other.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATIONS Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An initial selection will be made by a Selection Committee on the basis of the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Thereafter, those candidates considered suitable may be invited to assessment and interviews.

The selected candidate will be offered a contract of three years. The contract may be renewed once for a fixed period of not more than three years. Before being confirmed in his/her post, he/she will have to complete a probationary period of 9 months.

The contract shall be ruled by the provisions of the "Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL". The type of post is: Assistant.

This notice may be used for the recruitment of similar posts, for a period of one year following the stipulated closing date.

This competition is published on ...... , the closing date is ......

HQ-2007-CA/171 HR - Senior Clerical Assistant

GRADE: C2 / C3 - 1 post DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Brussels (Belgium) - Directorate of Human Resources - Recruitment and Staff Development

DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES The Recruitment and Staff Development Unit applies the HR policies on recruitment and career management and is responsible to DHR for:

applying job management policies, in particular keeping a record of all job descriptions and establishing and maintaining the formal mechanism to define or review jobs;

recruiting and assessing competent staff as required in line with Agency needs; applying policies for performance management including coordination of the performance

appraisal process; applying policies for career management including the use of development centres; establishing and managing an effective internal mobility process; setting up and managing a corporate training programme according to the needs of the

Agency and the Staff concerned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The jobholder, who will report to the Head of Staff Development & Training Section, will be required to provide administrative assistance and support on all training and development matters covered by the section. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

managing training & development databases including inputting and preparing reports and statistics as required;

providing full logistical support in the roll-out of training courses i.e. booking of training courses and follow-up including web based systems, sending out of invitations and follow-up, booking and preparation of training rooms and material;

establishing and maintaining contact with suppliers with regard to planning and materials; assisting in the development and maintenance of a dedicated web site as required; drafting general correspondence relating to the logistics of training and development

courses; maintenance and updating of the filing system.

REQUIRED PROFILE

Higher secondary education completed by further studies in an administrative domain or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum 3 years' professional experience providing administrative support in the field of HR training & development, preferably in an international environment.

Knowledge and experience of standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Business Objects, Outlook).

Excellent organizational and planning skills, initiative and ability to produce high-quality work within a team.

Experience in data input using HR software such as Peoplesoft. A willingness to help others and meet staff expectations; a keen sense of discretion and

confidentiality. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Accurate and methodical approach to

working. Good drafting skills in French and English. The working languages of the Agency are French and English. For this post, candidates

must have a very good knowledge of English and French. Knowledge of another European language would constitute an advantage.

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APPLICATIONS Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. Agency Staff governed by the Staff Regulations or General Conditions of Employment are considered internal candidates. They must have served one year in their current post. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION An initial selection will be made by a Selection Board on the basis of the qualifications and experience of the candidates. Thereafter, those candidates considered suitable may be invited for assessment and interviews. External candidates will be offered appointments for an undetermined period. Before being confirmed in their post, they will have to work a probationary period of 6 months. This competition is published on 12/09/2007, the closing date is 10/10/2007.

HQ-2007-CA/200 Junior SecretaryGRADE: C4 / 5 DIRECTORATE / SERVICE: Various posts throughout the Agency Candidates should be aware that several secretarial positions may become vacant over the next two years. These positions could be offered in services that vary from air traffic control related services to financial or engineering services. The purpose of this Notice of Competition is to establish a shortlist of possible suitable candidates for future vacancies in such posts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The jobholders may be called upon to carry out any duties related to the provision of secretarial and administrative support. The specific activities may vary depending on the place of assignment and include tasks similar to the ones listed below:

providing specialised secretarial assistance: drafting general correspondence, preparing slides for presentations, organising meetings (schedule and facilities), taking minutes, managing and coordinating agendas;

acting as the Unit contact point for internal relations (e.g. liaison with other Units, Directorates, etc.);

providing any administrative support required within the Unit in order to facilitate and contribute to its work: filing, sorting and dispatching of information, including dealing with enquiries or referring them to the appropriate person;

providing administrative support to internal staff management processes: leave, flexitime, missions, administrative support for newcomers.

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Higher secondary education or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in the field of secretarial /

administrative support preferably in an international environment. Experience drafting correspondence in both English and French. Good organisational, administrative and communication skills with a flexible approach,

and a sense of discretion and confidentiality.

Knowledge and experience of standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. The languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular post, candidates

must have a perfect command of both languages. Additional knowledge of any other European languages would be an asset.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATIONS Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. Agency Staff governed by the Staff Regulations, General Conditions of Employment or Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff are considered internal candidates. They must have served one year in their current post. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



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