Case Handler Officer - Communication

European Partnership; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IDOC (the Investigation and Disciplinary Office) within DG HR conducts internal inquiries and disciplinary proceedings for Commission staff. The Case Handle Officer role involves handling cases on issues such as breaches of Staff Regulations, contributing to ethical culture and outreach programs.

We seek an experienced, well-organized staff member with a strong legal background, capable of liaising with multiple services, and fluent in English and French.

Qualifications

• Experience in investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
• Strong legal background and practical understanding of staff regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal administrative inquiries, pre-disciplinary and disciplinary proceedings.
• Assist the Appointing Authority in disciplinary proceedings.
• Liaise with other services and work autonomously as well as in a team.
• Analyse complex situations and contribute to outreach and ethics initiatives.

Skills

Legal expertise

Investigations experience

Disciplinary proceedings

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

Job description

Unit: HR.IDOC - Investigation & Disciplinary Office

Directorate-General or Department: Human Resources & Security (DG HR)

About us (“We are”)

IDOC (the Investigation and Disciplinary Office of the Commission) is a Directorate within DG HR that mainly deals with administrative inquiries and disciplinary proceedings. IDOC reports directly to the Director General of DG HR and it is composed of a team of motivated, friendly and hard-working legal officers and assistants. Our mission is to ensure that staff members comply with their statutory obligations. This is achieved through the conduct of formal procedures, in a fair, transparent and timely manner and in accordance with the rules on data protection as well as through outreach programs, aiming at increasing awareness among the staff about the binding obligations enshrined in the Staff Regulations and related legislation]

About the role (“We propose”)

If several positions are advertised for similar job profiles, please add the number of vacant jobs. A highly engaging role. As Case Handle Officer you will be responsible for conducting internal administrative inquiries, pre disciplinary and disciplinary proceedings concerning the obligations applicable to Commission staff members. Administrative inquiries aim to establish the facts and determine whether obligations laid down in the Staff Regulations have been breached. Disciplinary proceedings are initiated where there is evidence that such obligations have been breached, whether intentionally or through negligence. The cases handled cover a broad range of matters, including harassment, unauthorised outside activities, non-respect of the rules on time-management, offences under national criminal law established by the national Courts and serious misconduct in private life. You will contribute to the strengthening of the ethical culture in the Commission through presentations, awareness-raising activities and outreach programs.

Qualifications, experience and skills (“We look for”)
We are looking for a an experienced, well organized and motivated staff member, with a strong legal background and previous experience in investigations and disciplinary proceedings, to join our existing multi-disciplinary team of case handlers.

Our future colleague should have good people skills and the ability to:

• propose solutions to upcoming questions;
• ssist the Appointing Authority in disciplinary proceedings;
• liaise with other services including OLAF, EPPO, the Secretariat-General, the Legal Service and the Data Protection Officer; - work autonomously as well as in a team;
• analyse complex situations;
• carry out horizontal tasks pertaining to the work of IDOC, such as outreach program activities, whistleblowing policy, etc.

A high level of legal expertise, a good knowledge of legal proceedings and practical aspects of investigations, as well as of the relevant rules on data protection, is essential. S/he should have excellent communication and drafting skills in both English and French. Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

The nature of the post requires a very strict attitude in relation to the protection of personal data and the constraints that this imposes on daily working life. A good capacity for teamwork, a well-developed sense of discretion, service-mindedness and a high level of integrity and ethical awareness are essential.

For eligibility, please consult this page with all the information needed.