EEAS Call for Expression of Interest for the recruitment of one Temporary Agent under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants

EEAS Call for Expression of Interest for the recruitment of one Temporary Agent under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS) as Desk Assistant (AST3) in POL.MENA.2

30.09.2026 Expiring soon

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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.

The MENA2 Division is responsible for EU policy towards Isarel, the occupied Palestinian territory and the Middle East Peace Process. It coordinates internally, including with Member States and with relevant Commission services and agencies; interacts with civil society and the European Parliament; and leads on institutional engagement with Israel and the Palestinian Authority. To note that the Division encounters an increasingly heavy workload in a politically sensitive geographical area, demanding tasks of various nature, pressing deadlines for a relatively small team, where everyone needs to perform optimally, show high resilience and work as a team player.

WE PROPOSE:

The EEAS is launching a call for expression of interest for the recruitment of one ASSISTANT (AST3) as Temporary Agent under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the EU in accordance with EEAS Decision Admin(2015) 20 on the engagement and use of temporary agents.

Please note that, candidates who have been engaged by the EEAS as non-permanent servants (temporary and contract agents engaged under Article 3b of the CEOS), will be bound by Decision ADMIN(2023) 24 of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 14/07/2023 on the maximum duration of engagement by the European External Action Service of non-permanent staff under successive limited duration contracts of different types, and on the minimum lapse of time between successive contracts under Article 2(e) of the CEOS and repealing the Decision ADMIN(2020) 10 of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 16/07/2020.

WE LOOK FOR:

A dynamic, proactive and highly motivated colleague with very good communication and organisational skills and with a developed sense of service. He/she will be entrusted with the following main tasks:

Monitoring and analyzing developments in Israel, the occupied Palestinian territory and the Middle East Peace Process, as well as related developments in the MENA region and the international arena;

Contributing to the definition, implementation and communication of relevant EU policies in close coordination with Commission services and Member States;

Drafting and contributing to briefings, statements, information for the general public, lines to take for the press, reports and other documents;

Ensuring effective coordination and liaison with other EEAS Divisions, EU Delegations and Offices, Commission services, the Council and the European Parliament;

Assisting in the preparation of internal and external meetings and high-level visits

As required, take on any additional tasks related to the work of the Division.

LEGAL BASIS

The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS), in accordance with EEAS Decision ADMIN(2015) 20 on the engagement and use of temporary agents

The successful candidate will be offered a contract as Temporary Agent under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS) at the grade