Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe?
Join our team as the new Sector Officer for Roma Inclusion at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) in Brussels.
The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) - affiliated with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - carries out the day-to-day management of the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthen bilateral relations and partnerships between the Donor States and the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). Norway provides around 97% of the Grants and Iceland and Liechtenstein the rest.
We are now entering a new funding period with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the current funding period with a budget of 2.8 billion euros.
At the FMO, we offer more than just a job - we offer a stimulating and diverse international workplace with a trust-based culture. Our team of more than 50 employees coming from the EEA region, bring a rich blend of experiences and knowledge to our daily operations. We work closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), the 15 Beneficiary States and various international partners. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career and contribute to meaningful results that make a difference.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a dedicated team working towards improving economic and social progress and strengthening cooperation and partnerships in Europe, we encourage you to apply. For more details about our work and the opportunities we offer, please visit our website at www.eeagrants.org.
The position is open to nationals of the EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) and nationals of the member states of the European Union.
Division: Financial Mechanism Office
Category/Level: A4
Duration of Appointment: Fixed term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 01-10-2024
Job Reference: VA 32/2024
As a Sector Officer in the FMO you will manage a portfolio of programmes, provide expertise advice, and ensure progress in planning, development, and implementation of programmes. In some cases, you will also be responsible for directly managing programmes through contracted fund operators in the Beneficiary States. The Sector Officer is expected to manage programme teams within the FMO.
The EEA and Norway Grants operates through a working model where the Beneficiary States are responsible for implementing the programmes. The FMO works in financial cycles navigated by risk assessments and results-based management. Building relations with stakeholders based on trust is at the core of how the Sector Officers operate.
As the Sector Officer for Roma Inclusion you will assist in closing current programmes and assessing their results, furthermore you will assist the Beneficiary States in the development of new programmes under the upcoming funding period. In your portfolio of Roma inclusion and empowerment, focus on gender equality and digitalisation is especially relevant across the thematic areas and in some of our Beneficiary States.
As part of your role, you will also engage in travel to fulfil your responsibilities and will be reporting to the Head of Unit.
A Master’s-level university degree in a relevant field.
Grade: A4
Annual starting salary: EUR 106,704.24
Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the grade. The Director of the FMO reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised.
The FMO is an employer dedicated to the principles of diversity and equality. We are committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a healthy work-life balance.
We offer very interesting and challenging positions in a dynamic and diverse environment and the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Salaries and related payments are exempt from taxation by the EFTA Member States, and as regulated in headquarters agreements, in the EFTA host states. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply.
For further information on this post, please contact: Head of Funds and Horizontal Concerns Unit, Mr Hjörtur Sverrisson, tel. +32 2 2111 810, email hjortur.sverrisson@efta.int.
Contact Ms Vera Medinskaya, Head of Administration and HR Unit, email vera.medinskaya@efta.int, tel. +32 2 2111 860, for questions related to the recruitment process.
Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered.
Deadline for submission of applications: 1 October 2024.