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Koordinator for internasjonale partnerorganisasjoner, EØS-midlene
The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO)
The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO)
Vil du jobbe med EØS-landenes bidrag til å redusere sosiale og økonomiske ulikheter i Europa?
Vi søker fagrådgiver for sivilsamfunn ved Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), sekretariatet for EØS-midlene i Brussel.
Som fagrådgiver vil du aktivt bidra til EØS-midlenes arbeid med sivilsamfunn i mottakerlandene, som del av FMOs team som jobber med dette. Dere vil utforme og etablere fondet for sivilsamfunn og sikre dets effektivitet og bærekraft. Du vil være ansvarlig for å administrere fondet i noen av mottakerlandene, samt følge opp programimplementering i disse landene, i nært samarbeid med fondsoperatørene.
Gjennom EØS-avtalen er Norge en del av det indre marked i Europa. Avtalen har en felles målsetting om å redusere sosiale og økonomiske ulikheter i Europa og styrke samarbeidet mellom landene. EØS-midlene er Norges bidrag til dette. Vi er nå på vei inn i en ny finansieringperiode med et budsjett for EØS-midlene på 3,2 milliarder euro, fordelt på 15 mottakerland. Samtidig er vi i ferd med å avslutte den forrige finansieringsperioden som hadde et budsjett på 2,8 milliarder euro. Norge finansierer rundt 97 prosent av midlene, mens Island og Liechtenstein bidrar med resten.
Sector Officer – Civil Society VA 27/ 2024
Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe?
Join our team as the new Sector Officer – Civil Society at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) in Brussels.
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.
The programmes in the new funding period will focus on these overall priorities:
Why join the FMO?
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), the15 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.
Learn more:
If you are 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
Location
Brussels
Category/Level
A4
Type/Duration of Appointment
Fixed-term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO)
Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Reference
VA 27/2024
Scope
As a Sector Officer for Civil Society, you will actively contribute to the work of the FMO Civil Society team shaping the EEA Civil Society Fund, ensuring its effectiveness and sustainability. You will manage the fund in some Beneficiary States, overseeing programme implementation and collaborating closely with Fund Operators. Providing guidance, monitoring civil society developments, facilitating cooperation, and enhancing visibility will be also an important part of your work. You will be reporting to the Head of Funds and Horizontal Concerns Unit. As part of your role, you will also engage in travel to fulfil your responsibilities.
Tasks
As the Sector Officer for Civil Society, your role will involve:
Qualifications
A Master’s-level university degree in a relevant field.
Experience
Required Experience:
Desired experience:
Skills
As an ideal candidate, you should have:
Languages
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, the working language of the FMO, is a requirement. Knowledge of a language spoken in a Donor or Beneficiary State is an asset.
Employment Terms
Grade: A4
Annual starting salary: EUR 106,704
Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the grade. The Managing 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 position, please contact Head of Funds and Horizontal Concerns Unit, Mr Hjörtur Sverrisson. Contact Ms Vera Medinskaya, Head of Administration and HR Unit for questions related to the recruitment process.
Please note that only applications received via our web tool (https://jobs.efta.int/home.html) will be considered.
Deadline for submission of applications: 1 September 2024
About us:
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.
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