Fagrådgiver justissektoren, EØS-midlene
The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO)
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Fagrådgiver justissektoren, EØS-midlene
Vil du jobbe med EØS-landenes bidrag til å redusere sosiale og økonomiske ulikheter i Europa? Vi søker fagrådgiver for justissektoren ved Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), sekretariatet for EØS-midlene i Brussel.
Som fagrådgiver for justissektoren vil du være ansvarlig for en portefølje av programmer i mottakerlandene på områder som kriminalomsorg, domstoler, sivil beredskap, organisert kriminalitet, asyl og integrering samt vold i nære relasjoner. . Du vil bidra med faglig ekspertise og sikre effektiv planlegging, utvikling og implementering av programmene. I noen tilfeller vil du også kunne være ansvarlig for enkeltprogrammer i samarbeid med fondsoperatører i mottakerlandene.
Som fagrådgiver vil du også være ansvarlig for å lede programteam i FMO, på tvers av avdelinger. Vår nye fagrådgiver vil bidra til å avslutte programmene i inneværende finansieringsperiode, evaluere resultatene, samt bistå mottakerlandene med utvikling av nye programmer for den kommende finansieringsperioden.
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 finansieringsperiode for EØS-midlene med et budsjett 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- Justice and Home Affairs
Are you a dynamic and motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Would you like to contribute to strengthen the justice and home affairs sector in Central and Southern Europe? Join our team as the new Sector Officer 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:
- European green transition
- Democracy, rule of law and human rights
- Social inclusion and resilience
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), 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.
Learn more:
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.
This 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 30/2024
Scope
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.
The new officer for the Justice and Home Affairs portfolio will assist in closing current programmes and assessing their results and will assist the Beneficiary States in the development of new programmes under the upcoming funding period.
The Justice and Home Affairs portfolio includes six programme areas:
- Access to Justice;
- Asylum, Migration and Integration;
- Correctional Services;
- Disaster Prevention and Preparedness;
- Domestic and Gender-based Violence; and
- Serious and Organised Crime.
In your portfolio, you will work on several of these programme areas. Focus on gender equality and digitalisation is relevant across the thematic areas and in some of our Beneficiary States, Roma inclusion and empowerment is especially relevant.
As part of your role, you will also engage in travel to fulfil your responsibilities and will be reporting to the Head of Unit.
Tasks
As the Sector Officer for Justice and Home Affairs, your role will involve:
- Monitoring sector developments and providing strategic advice: you will keep abreast about developments within the Justice and Home Affairs sector and offer advice to Donors and Beneficiary States to ensure that the programmes align with the priorities set by the Grants.
- Programme development and implementation: you will oversee and manage a portfolio of programmes, supporting their development and implementation; further, you will lead programme teams within the FMO.
- Main contact point with Programme Operators: you will keep regular contact with Programme Operators in the Beneficiary States, clear communication and collaboration are essential here.
- Strategic assessment of cooperation: you will evaluate the strategic relevance of cooperation between institutions in both the Donor States and the Beneficiary States helping to optimise the impact.
- Engaging with Donors: you will drive the dialogue with the Donors, providing updates on programme development, implementation and sharing results.
- Additional responsibilities: Beyond the listed tasks, you will handle any other duties as required, adapting to the dynamic needs of the role and the needs of FMO.
Qualifications
A Master’s-level university degree in a relevant field.
Experience
Required experience:
- At least six years of relevant experience in the field of Justice and Home Affairs within public administration and/or with an international organisation.
Desired experience:
- Prior working with programme and/or grant management;
- Work experience in one or several of the listed programme areas in at least one of the Donor States as well as preferably in one of the Beneficiary States or at EU level;
- Expertise in capacity development in Justice and Home Affairs sector;
- Having led teams or coordinated processes.
Skills
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of priorities and policies related to the listed programme areas, including Rule of Law;
- Understanding of results-based management and ability to work with risk assessments;
- Excellent analytical and communication skills;
- Strong diplomatic and negotiating skills;
- Strong interpersonal abilities, pragmatic and result-oriented attitude with cultural understanding;
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
Languages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (the working language of the FMO) is a requirement. Fluency in any of the Donor State languages (especially Norwegian) and knowledge of any of the Beneficiary State languages is an asset.
Employment Terms
Grade: A4
Annual starting salary: EUR 106,704.24
Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the grade. The FMO reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised.
Salaries and related payments are normally exempt from taxation by the EFTA Member States and, as regulated in EFTA’s headquarters agreement in Belgium. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply.
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.
For further information on this post, please contact: Ms Anita Fjeldsæter, Senior Sector Officer, after 12 August.
For information regarding recruitment process please contact Ms Vera Medinskaya, Head of Administration and HR Unit.
Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered: https://jobs.efta.int/home.html
Deadline for submission of application: 8 September 2024
Om arbeidsgiveren
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.
- Sektor: Organisasjoner
- Sted: Avenue des Arts 19H
- Bransje: Organisasjoner
- Stillingsfunksjon: Annet
- Arbeidsspråk: Engelsk
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