Team Leader in the Information Integrity

Team Leader in the Information Integrity & Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Division (GII.
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STRAT.4)

29.09.2026 Expiring soon

The closing date for submission of expressions is 13/10/2026 at 12:00 midday (CET
- Brussels' time).

WE ARE

The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. Since 2011, the EEAS carries out the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) to promote peace, prosperity, security, and the interests of the EU across the globe. It brings together European civil servants, diplomats from EU Member States, national experts and local staff worldwide.

The EEAS supports the High Representative in the exercise of her mandate to steer the Union’s CFSP, including the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), to represent the EU on issues relating to the CFSP and to chair the Foreign Affairs Council. It also supports her as Vice‑President of the Commission with regard to her responsibilities within the Commission, including the coordination of other aspects of the EU’s external action. The EEAS works in close cooperation with the EU Member States, the General Secretariat of the Council, the services of the Commission and the Secretariat General of the European Parliament.

The EEAS Headquarters are in Brussels. It is also responsible for the management of the network of 145 Union Delegations and Offices worldwide. These Diplomatic Representations play a vital role in representing the EU in the country where they are based, in promoting the values and interests of the EU, and in building networks and partnerships. They are responsible for all policy areas of the relationship between the EU and the host country/organisation.

Part of the Directorate for Policy Planning and Strategic Communication (GII.
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STRAT), the main task of the Information Integrity & Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Division (GII.
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The division develops strategies and policy approaches to counter FIMI and advance information integrity, leading the implementation of related policy instruments such as the FIMI toolbox and manages dedicated cooperation structures, including the Rapid Alert System. It contributes to the detection and analysis of FIMI, informing evidence‑based countermeasures to FIMI, with a specific focus on FIMI threat actors most relevant to the security of the EU and our partners. It undertakes a number of activities to bolster information integrity and resilience inside and outside the EU, including awareness raising, training, and other forms of public engagement offline and online such as the EUvsDisinfo project. Furthermore, it works closely with the global network of EU Delegations and the EU’s CSDP missions and operations, while building partnerships with key international partners, such as NATO or the G7, and civil society organisations.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, flexible and proactive colleague, with proven expertise in the field of countering FIMI. The successful candidate will be based in the Data Knowledge and Analysis Team in the GII.
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STRAT.4 Division and will operate horizontally across the GII.
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STRAT.4 Division, coordinating tasks with other EEAS teams, other EU institutions, Member States, international partners and in close interaction with the GII.
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WE PROPOSE

The post of a Team Leader position to lead the FIMI Data Knowledge and Analysis Team Leader in the Information Integrity & Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Division (GII.
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STRAT.4).

The Team Leader Is Responsible For

• Designing, coordinating and implementing a strategic and operational approach that transforms analytical outputs and data‑driven insights into active operational and impactful responses to counter FIMI in coordination with other teams.
• Coordinating the activities of the EEAS FIMI Situational Awareness Hub, which aims to turn data into high quality analysis and effective responses, ensuring the effective planning, reporting, and administrative coordination of the team's work. The role will contribute to the EEAS's strategic communication efforts and oversee the technical implementation of the FIMI Deterrence Playbook.
• The standardisation of FIMI detection and analysis and developing and implementing FIMI methodological capabilities (FIMI Exposure Matrix, TTPs analysis, FIMI Deterrence Playbook, OSINT capabilities…), taxonomies and data‑sharing standards (STIX), and technical tools (DataScienceLab, AI capabilities, leverage OpenCTI databases…).
• The position will drive the enhancement