Intelligence analyst/quality control analyst

EUBAM Libya; Brussel; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EEAS Headquarters in Brussels seeks an Intelligence Analyst/Quality Control Analyst to monitor developments, assess data for inquiries, and draft analytical reports. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in quality control of intelligence products, ensuring clarity and political sensitivity.

The successful candidate will work within the EEAS framework, coordinating with EU institutions and maintaining contacts with relevant structures to support the Single Intelligence

Formación

• Very good analytical and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Proactively monitor geographic and thematic developments relevant to the Division’s task.
• Analyse and assess relevant data required for specific inquiries, verifications and/or controls carried out.
• Draft comprehensive analysis reports and/or updates to existing ones.
• Perform quality control of the Division’s products in terms of structure, clarity, brevity, objectivity, adherence to structural formatting guidelines, consistency in reporting and political sensitivity.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Educación

University studies (3+ years)

Descripción del empleo

EEAS Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium

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Intelligence analyst/quality control analyst

15.10.2026 Expiring soon

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Deadline for sending application: 05/11/2026 at 12.00 noon (CET).

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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 EU Intelligence and Situation Centre (EU INTCEN) is the exclusive civilian intelligence centre of the EU, providing in-depth analysis for decision makers in all EU Institutions. As such, EU INTCEN is a directorate of the EEAS that is directly attached to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. It comprises an Intelligence Analysis Division (INTCEN.1) and a Support/Open-Source Research Division (INTCEN.2).

EU INTCEN also offers its services to the various EU decision-making bodies in the fields of the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Common Security Defence policy (CSDP) and Counter Terrorism, as well as to the Member States. Under the Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity (SIAC) agreement, it works hand in hand with its military counterpart, the EUMS INT, in order to deliver joint civilian and military intelligence assessments.

WE PROPOSE

The Position Of Intelligence Analyst/quality Control Analyst- Contract Agent FGIV As Per Article 3b Of The Conditions Of Employment Of Other Servants Of The European Union (hereafter, The "CEOS"). The Successful Candidate Will

• anticipate relevant developments and customer needs in the respective geographic or thematic area of the Division and provide, at own initiative or as requested, intelligence analysis;


• be responsible for quality control of intelligence products of the Division;


• contribute to the work program of the Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity;


• contribute to transforming the Division's objectives into activities and actions and assist the Head of Division in fulfilling their mandate in accordance with existing regulations.

Subject to having passed the CAST exam, the successful candidate will be offered a contract agent position (Function group IV), as per Article 3b of the CEOS, on the basis of a contract with an initial duration of one year. This contract may be successively renewed up to a maximum duration of six years, subject to the maximum duration of engagement by the EEAS allowed under successive limited duration contracts of different types.

PLACE and DATE OF EMPLOYMENT

EEAS Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium

Post available: 01/11/2026

LEGAL BASIS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THIS POSITION

The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the CEOS, in particular Article 82 thereof.

WE LOOK FOR

Skills

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

• proactively monitor geographic and thematic developments relevant to the Division’s task;


• analyse and assess relevant data required for specific inquiries, verifications and/or controls carried out;


• draft comprehensive analysis reports and/or updates to existing ones;


• perform quality control of the Division’s products in terms of structure, clarity, brevity, objectivity, adherence to structural formatting guidelines, consistency in reporting and political sensitivity. Provide constructive feedback to colleague analysts and help them improve their analytical and writing skills;


• contribute to maintaining contacts with relevant organisational structures of the EEAS, the General Secretariat of the Council, Member States, the Commission and other international players as appropriate;


• develop and maintain contacts with EU stakeholders on working level in the different institutions, agencies and bodies;


• contribute to the Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity (SIAC) work programme.

Eligibility criteria

In Addition To The Conditions Set Out In Article 82 Of The CEOS And In The Commission Decision C(2017) 6760 Final , Which Is Applicable To The EEAS By Virtue Of The Decision ADMIN(2018) 4 Of The High Representative, Candidates Must

• have passed a valid EPSO CAST in FG IV, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV (https://eu-careers.europa.eu/en/contract-staff-selection-procedures-always-open-registration). In the latter case, while the registration will make the candidate eligible for the selection procedure, the recruitment of a candidate on this vacant post will be subject to his/her successfully passing the CAST exam;


• have completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma;


• have the capacity to work in the languages of the CFSP and external relations (English and French) necessary for the performance of their duties;


• be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.

Selection criteria

Candidates Should Have

• a profound background in intelligence analysis within an EU Member State intelligence or security organisation of at least 4 years;


• strong drafting, communication and analytical skills combined with sound judgement;


• an excellent ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation, communication and management in a complex, multicultural environment;


• an excellent capacity to create constructive working relations with national authorities, civil society, international organisations and EU Member States;


• excellent knowledge of the EU's internal and external policies and instruments, and of the functioning of the Union and its inter-institutional framework;


• experience and knowledge of CFSP and CSDP;


• a working proficiency in English and a sufficient level of French (reading and/or understanding);


• strong service attitude;


• be a flexible team player.

Furthermore

will be considered as strong assets.

• experience of working in a team in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;


• experience in working with or within other EU institutions;


• experience in quality control of intelligence products in terms of structure, clarity, brevity, objectivity, adherence to structural formatting guidelines, consistency in reporting and political sensitivity

CONDITIONS OF RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SECURITY RISKS

As a matter of policy, applications by individuals who have dual nationality, of which one of a non-EU country, will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis taking account in particular of the functions attributed to the vacant post. The EEAS also examines if there could be a conflict of interest or security risks.

In this context, all candidates shall fill with their application a declaration of potential conflict of interest (see attached).

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

The signature of the contract will be subject to prior favourable opinion of the Medical Service, unless the successful candidate is a temporary agent currently employed in the EEAS.

PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCE

The requested level of security clearance for this post is: SECRET UE/EU SECRET. A description of the EU classified information levels is available under Article 2 of Annex A of the Decision ADMIN(2023) 18 on the security rules of the EEAS.

Given the specific role of the INTCEN and the sensitive nature of the tasks pertaining to the offered position which requires candidates to have already gained an experience in handling EUCI documents, a valid Personnel Security Clearance (hereafter, the "PSC") issued by the competent authority of their Member State in accordance with national laws and regulations is mandatory at the moment of application in order to enter the selection process.

The selected candidate may still be required to obtain a new PSC for the present post in accordance with national laws and regulations of his or her Member State and with the procedure laid down in the Decision ADMIN(2025) 42 on Implementing Rules and Procedures for Personnel Security measures for protection of EU Classified Information of 20 November 2025 and in Annex A I of the Decision ADMIN(2023) 18 on the security rules of the EEAS. Until the new PSC is issued, the selected candidate may not be authorised to access EUCI at the level of CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL or above, or to participate in any meetings or workflow where EUCI is processed.

Please note that the necessary procedure for obtaining a PSC can be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate.

In case of failure to obtain or renew the required PSC, the AACC may take the appropriate measures in accordance with Article 7 of the Decision ADMIN(2025) 42 on Implementing Rules and Procedures for Personnel Security measures for protection of EU Classified Information of 20 November 2025.