Policy officer - Job Nr. 376247

European External Action Service; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

European External Action Service (EEAS) is seeking a Policy Officer contract agent FGIVas per Article 3b of the CEOS. The successful candidate will join the Commission team of SG.COORD to coordinate relations between the EEAS and the European Commission, and to support internal and inter-institutional coordination.

The position offers an initial one-year contract, with possible renewals up to six years, subject to EEAS rules and CAST exam success.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, flexible colleague with sound political judgement and excellent communication skills to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparations and support for the implementation of the Commission Work Programme and other Commission initiatives, including their external dimension, as well as the State of the Union address.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of GRI meetings, including coordination with relevant EEAS departments, preparation of briefings and reports, and participation in preparatory meetings.
• Coordination of EXCO for the geographical areas covered by the post, including coordination with the relevant EEAS services and contribution to the preparation of briefings and reporting.
• Contribution to the reporting on external action, such as the Annual Management Plan, and Annual Activity Report as well.

Job description

Deadline for sending application: 29/10/2026 at 12.00 noon (CET)

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 fromEU 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 networkof 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.

Within the EEAS, the Policy Coordination Division (SG.COORD) plays a central role to support the HRVP, the EEAS Secretary General and senior management in achieving policy priorities. Through a joined-up approach to inter-institutional coordination, the Division contributes to the effective and efficient conduct of policy and decision-making processes within the EEAS and with regard to the work of the Council and Commission.

As part of SG.COORD,the Commission team (Sector 2)coordinates relations with the European Commission, including through the Commissioners’ Project Group on External Action (CPGEA), Group for External Coordination (EXCO) and Interinstitutional Relations Group (GRI). It works closely with the HRVP Cabinet, all EEAS departments and the Commission services, in particular the Secretariat-General of the Commission. The Sector is also in charge of internal and inter-institutional procedures as well as several internal EEAS guidelines, statements and alignments of certain third countries with CFSP and general instructions to EU Delegations.

WE PROPOSE

The position of Policy Officer contract agent FGIVas per Article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (hereafter, the “CEOS”).

The successful candidate will join the Commission team of SG.COORD and will contribute to the coordination of relations between the EEAS and the European Commission, as well as to internal and inter-institutional coordination.

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.

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

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, flexible colleague with sound political judgement and excellent communication skills to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

The main tasks will include:

• Preparations and support for the implementation of the Commission Work Programme and other Commission initiatives, in particular their external dimension, as well as the State of the Union address;
• support the preparation and follow-up of GRI meetings, including coordination with relevant EEAS departments, preparation of briefings and reports, and participation in preparatory meetings;
• oordination of EXCO for the geographical areas covered by the post, including coordination with the relevant EEAS services and contribution to the preparation of briefings and reporting;
• contribution to the reporting on external action, such as the Annual Management Plan, and Annual Activity Report as well