All official European Union website addresses are in the europa.eu domain.
See all EU institutions and bodiesDo something for our planet, print this page only if needed. Even a small action can make an enormous difference when millions of people do it!
EEA Job Vacancy
Successful candidates will be motivated, strong professional team players, with excellent interpersonal skills, who can demonstrate experience and delivery in this demanding field, ability to innovate, and the potential to take on increasing responsibilities on a networking environment.
The job description and expertise profile described below have been formulated to attract candidates with a wide range of experience centred on the development of biodiversity and ecosystems assessments, connecting European perspectives with Sub-global and global developments, namely under the Biodiversity Communication and Action Plan and the Millenium Ecosystem Assessment (MA). Understanding and experience in assessing progress towards the 2010 Biodiversity target and beyond, and on gathering evidence for a broader range of ecosystems assessments, encompassing diverse types of ecosystems is the cornerstone of the work to be developed.
To support EEA’s major reporting tasks in the next EEA strategy 2009-2013 (e.g. EURECA 2012, 5-year state and outlook report 2010, Astana Report under the Environment for Europe process) through a number of biodiversity and ecosystems assessments harvesting from on-going indicators developments, research results on an European scale and connecting to global data facilities and networks, and writing parts of the assessment. Understanding of global processes namely the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) conceptual framework and respective follow-up and the ability to apply different methodologies in a state of the environment context will be the essential aspects of the position. Successful candidates are expected to integrate an in/house team and work with the procurement instruments already in place or to be launched (especially with the European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity).
Candidates applying must satisfy the following general requirements on the closing date for the submission of applications:
Interested candidates must apply by filling in the application form below. To the application form must be attached:
The template CV below duly filled in, and
A letter of motivation
Closing date for application: Wednesday 12 November 2008, at 12.00 (Central European Time)
Applications sent after this date will be rejected.
Please ensure that you observe the following:
The successful candidate will be offered a Temporary Agent contract in accordance with the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities. The selected candidate will be employed for an initial time period of four years, renewable.
Eligibility of candidates will be assessed according to compliance with all formal requirements by the closing date for the submission of applications.
Eligible candidates whose application shows evidence of all required competences and skills may be invited for an interview, which will be held for the most part in English. Pre-selected candidates will be asked to undergo a written test in the area of expertise required for the post.
The list of suitable candidates is submitted to the
Appointing Authority who decides on the appointment of the successful
candidate and the establishment of a reserve list for the post
advertised. Candidates shall note that inclusion on the reserve list
does not guarantee recruitment. Recruitment will be based on
availability of posts and budget.
The reserve list for this post will be valid until 31 December 2009 and may be extended at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
Prior to contract signature, the successful candidate will be asked:
The Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
Any personal data provided by the User shall be processed pursuant to European Regulation related to personal data protection, in particular Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movements of such data. It shall be processed solely for the purposes of the performance, management and follow-up of information requested by the User. The User shall have the right of access to his personal data and the right to rectify any such data that is inaccurate or incomplete. Should the User have any queries concerning the processing of his personal data, he shall address them to the European Environment Agency.
Candidates who have not been admitted to the selection procedure will be notified by letter. The candidate may ask to have her/his application reconsidered by sending a request for review to the Chairman of the Selection Committee at the address indicated on the letter within 21 calendar days from the date of the letter of notification.
Interested candidates must apply by filling in the application form below. To the application form must be attached:
E-mail (Questions only): should you have any questions, please use this email:
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/jobs/eea-ad-2008-6 or scan the QR code.
PDF generated on 08 May 2024, 05:55 AM
Engineered by: EEA Web Team
Software updated on 26 September 2023 08:13 from version 23.8.18
Software version: EEA Plone KGS 23.9.14
Document Actions
Share with others