Programme Officer

EU Jobs Alert; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

European Commission in Brussels seeks a Programme Officer for the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI). The role focuses on managing thematic portfolios, designing actions and calls for proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with DGs and EEAS to advance EU external policy actions abroad.

The successful candidate will contribute to briefing and presenting policy updates while maintaining relations with partner states and international partners.

Qualifications

• Education: Completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• Experience: At least five years' proven experience in programme and/or project management in the field of external cooperation.
• Languages: English (C1), French (B2).

Responsabilités

• Manage portfolio in thematic areas including identification and design of actions.
• Prepare and manage calls for proposals and tenders, including evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor projects.
• Coordinate with Commission line DGs and EEAS on EU policies and their projection abroad.
• Maintain relations with EU Member States, EEAS, Commission DGs, implementing partners and partner countries.
• Contribute to briefings and presentations.
• Represent the European Commission as required.
• Ensure coherence of EU's external action in implementing policies addressing external security threats.

Formation

University studies of at least three years attested by a diploma

Description du poste

# Programme Officer - European Commission (FGIV, Brussels)European CommissionECBrussels, Belgium### About European CommissionThe executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing day-to-day EU business.More about EC on EU Jobs Alert →GradeFGIVContract TypeContract AgentSalary Range€4,449 - €5,034/monthDeadline22 September 2026## About this positionThe summary below is published by **European Commission** on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.Programme OfficerService for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI)of the European CommissionJob title: Programme officerDomain: External relationsWhere : Unit FPI.01 – “Global Security”, BrusselsFunction Group : FG IVContract Type : 3bExpress your interest until : 22.09.2026 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)WE AREFPI staff around the globe are proud of the work that they are achieving and have a strong senseof purpose and motivation. They take, and value, a high level of personal responsibility. A policy-driven approach, a focus on priorities, solutions and impact, combined with a welcoming andsupporting atmosphere, are part of the service’s corporate culture. The service promotesprofessionalism and teamwork, encourages commitment and promotes respect. It also seeks toembed trust and fairness while prioritising effective communication at all levels.The Service reports directly to the HR/VP. The Service works in close cooperation with the otherCommission services, as well as with the EEAS, both in headquarters and in delegations.Within the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, FPI.1 manages thematic actions in partnercountries worldwide under...Excerpt shown; read the full notice on the official page. The structured breakdown below covers the key facts.## Key responsibilitiesAccording to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:* Manage portfolio in thematic areas including identification and design of actions* Prepare and manage calls for proposals and tenders, including evaluations* Negotiate contracts and monitor projects* Coordinate with Commission line DGs and EEAS on EU policies and their projection abroad* Maintain relations with EU Member States, EEAS, Commission DGs, implementing partners and partner countries* Contribute to briefings and presentations* Represent the European Commission as required* Ensure coherence of EU's external action in implementing policies addressing external security threats## Are you eligible?Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:* Education: Completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma* Experience: At least five years' proven experience in programme and/or project management in the field of external cooperation. At least three years' proven professional experience in external cooperation on security matters, including support to policy implementation and coordination and engagement with international partners, in hybrid and cyber threats (Post 1) or counterterrorism (Post 2).* Languages: English (C1), French (B2)* Key skills: Strong team spirit, Excellent planning and coordination skills, High level of professional integrity, Proactive and flexible, Able to organise work independently, Strong sense of responsibility, Positive attitude and strong motivation, Openness to new demands, Excellent writing and communication skills, Outstanding interpersonal skills* Eligibility: Must be a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen. Must have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service. Must be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the position. Must produce appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties. Must have passed an EPSO CAST in the relevant Function Gr...## Selection processThe notice describes the following selection steps:* Registration in EPSO CAST permanent database* Submission of CV (Europass format) and completed application form* Selection of candidates from EPSO database with appropriate profile* Interview with selection panel to assess best candidates## Contract and working arrangementsContract duration: Contract Type 3b.Hiring unit: Unit FPI.01 – Global Security, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission.## Position detailsReference: EC/2026/FPI/521744Directorate-General: FPI - Foreign Policy InstrumentsVacancy Notice: Download PDFLast Verified: 9 September 2026## Position overviewThis is the official EU Careers listing for **Programme Officer** at European Commission based in Brussels at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EC/2026/FPI/521744. It is hosted by FPI - Foreign Policy Instruments, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the External Relations domain.Programme OfficerService for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI)of the European CommissionJob title: Programme officerDomain: External relationsWhere : Unit FPI.01 – “Global Security”, BrusselsFunction Group : FG IVContract Type : 3bExpress your interest until : 22.09.2026 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)WE AREFPI staff around the globe are proud of the work that they are achieving and have a strong senseof purpose and motivation. They take, and value, a high level of personal responsibility. A policy-driven approach, a focus on priorities, solutions and impact, combined with a welcoming andsupporting atmosphere, are part of the service’s corporate culture. The service promotesprofessionalism and teamwork, encourages commitment and promotes respect. It also seeks toembed trust and fairness while prioritising effective communication at all levels.The Service reports directly to the HR/VP. The Service works in close cooperation with the otherCommission services, as well as with the EEAS, both in headquarters and in delegations.Within the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, FPI.1 manages thematic actions in partnercountries worldwide under NDICI–Global Europe, with a focus on cooperation to address global andtransregional security threats and challenges. Thematically, the Unit leads FPI’s work on securityand security sector governance (SSG).The thematic scope of the Unit’s actions includes counterterrorism and countering violentextremism; security sector governance; organised crime, including environmental crime; the illicittrafficking of small arms and light weapons, drugs and other commodities; the climate change–security nexus; threats to critical infrastructure and public health; maritime security; cybersecurityand hybrid threats, including foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI); and threatsstemming from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) materials, knowledge andtechnologies. The Unit can also respond to new and emerging threats and challenges in the externaldimension.The Unit manages the identification, preparation and implementation of actions under itsresponsibility, in coordination with the European External Action Service, Commission line DGs,Member States and relevant Member States’ organisations, partner countries and, whereappropriate, other donors. The Unit also acts as a focal point for relations with the United Nationsand other international organisations on global, transregional and emerging security threats.Within the Unit the “Task Force Global Challenges” delivers rapid response to external threats Reference: Call for interest EC/FPI/2026/521744against Europe and builds strategic autonomy through foreign policy action. It will inter alia developand implement measures to help mitigate and overcome the impact of hybrid and kinetic threats,support societal resilience and help sustain critical governance foundations. In doing so, thetaskforce contributes to the defence of sovereign democracies in Europe’s neighbourhood andbeyond and to sustain a rules-based international order.WE PROPOSEFPI.1 is seeking to hire two (2) programme officers to work in the unit.The work involves coordination with Commission line DGs and the EEAS on EU policies and theirprojection abroad. The successful candidates will be part of a dynamic, friendly and motivatedteam with a strong emphasis on collaboration.Under the supervision of the Head of Unit and the Head of Sector, the jobholders will help ensurethe coherence of the EU’s external action in implementing policies and activities that addressexternal security threats to the EU, with a particular focus on:(1) hybrid and cyber threats; and(2) counterterrorism .The jobholders will manage the portfolio in their respective thematic areas, including theidentification and design of actions; the preparation and management of calls for proposals andtenders (including evaluations); the negotiation of contracts; and the monitoring of projects.The jobholders will play an active role in maintaining relations with EU Member States, the EEASand Commission DGs, implementing partners and partner countries. They will contribute to briefingsand presentations and represent the European Commission, as required.We offer:- A dynamic and rewarding work environment focused on putting EU foreign policy intoaction.- A varied role carried out with a wide range of partners inside and outside the EU.- Opportunities for learning and professional development in line with the needs of the job.WE LOOK FORWe are looking for two (2) experienced , dynamic, reliable and well ‐organised programme officerswith strong team spirit and excellent planning and coordination skills, as well as a high level ofprofessional integrity.The candidates should be proactive, flexible and able to organise work independently,demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility.A positive attitude, strong motivation, openness to new demands, excellent writing andcommunication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills and sound judgement are essential. S/heshould also have a good knowledge of EU financial and contractual procedures. Reference: Call for interest EC/FPI/2026/521744The candidates must have at least five years’ proven experience in programme and/orproject management in the field of external cooperation.In addition, the candidates must have at least three years’ proven professional experiencein external cooperation on security matters, including support to policy implementation andcoordination and engagement with international partners, in one of the following areas:Post 1: hybrid and cyber threats ;Post 2: counterterrorism.Experience working in EU Delegations and/or international organisations in partner countries will beconsidered an advantage.Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French is essential.In addition, the following elements will be considered strong assets:- Very good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with colleagues andcontribute to a positive team spirit;- Strong communication and presentation skills;- Proven capacity to analyse and structure complex information;- A clear interest in working in a diverse, dynamic and hard-working team.The candidate/jobholder must either be a holder of a valid security clearance up to the level of\"SECRET UE/EU SECRET\" or be willing to undergo the national security vetting procedure (to beallowed to perform her/his job).HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?With a view to guaranteeing equal access to all, the Commission recruits from an open database of spontaneous applications. The present call for interests aims at helping the recruiters to identify potentially interested candidates within this database.In practice, to express your interest, please follow the subsequent two steps:1. If you are not registered yet in the open EPSO database, please do so at the following address: CAST Permanent . Please select under selection procedures for contract agent theCAST permanent profile that best suits your education and experience.2. You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order: 1. your CV (Europass CV) 2. completed application form. Please send these documents by the publication deadline to [e-mail] indicating the call for interest reference EC/FPI/2026/521744 inthe subject.