Development of Vocational Training
internal/interinstitutional/inter-agency/external notice of vacancy
Ref.: cedefop/ast/2007/4
Cedefop invites applications for the drawing up of a reserve list for the position of:
ASSISTANT STUDY VISITS PROGRAMME
Temporary post
AST 3
M/F
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) is an agency of the European Union. It supports European institutions, governments of MemberStates and social partners – employers’ representatives and unions – in the development of vocational education and training (VET). Cedefop has approximately 130 staff and is based in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. For more information on the Agency, see
Cedefop offers achallenging environment with flexible work organisationand individual responsibility. As a learning and knowledge development and sharing organisation, Cedefop promotes excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
Since 1985 Cedefop has managed on behalf of the European Commission a study visit programme for VET policy makers. A study visit is a short-term visit up to one week during which aspects of lifelong learning in another country are studied and views exchanged in a small group made up of participants from other countries.
Study visits are part of the EU’s action programme for lifelong learning([1]). They support policy development and cooperation at European level in lifelong learning, notably as part of the Lisbon process, the Education and Training 2010 work programme, the Bologna and Copenhagen processes. Study visits encourage exchanges and discussion among experts (for example directors of education and training establishments, experts from guidance and experience accreditation, social partners’ representatives)selected by national, regional and local authorities. Cedefop’s study visit team ensure overall coordinates and supervisesthe programme management at EU level.
More information about the study visits programme, can be found at:
Responsibilities and tasks
The successful candidate will work in the study visits’ team helping to monitor and evaluate the programmeimplementation. More specifically, s/he will:
contribute to the effective and efficient execution of the programme work plan;
assist project managers in:
- preparing study visits documentation on EU developments in specific themes, in cooperation with Cedefop’s experts and documentalists;
- preparingand sending out questionnaires to evaluate the results of study visits;
- evaluating programme implementation by analysing group reports and responses to questionnaires;
- collecting and drafting materials to be placed in internal web database use for planning the programme;
- preparing content and organisation of study visits related conferences, seminars and workshops;
- publicising and disseminating of the study visits results on Cedefop’s websites in collaboration with Cedefop’s staff.
liaise with the programme's official correspondents;
participate in relevant meetings and working groups (i.e. study visits annual meeting).
FORMAL REQUIREMENTS
To be considered eligible, applicants must:
- Be a national of one of the following European Union Member States:Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia
- Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the Communities and satisfactory knowledge of another language of the Communities;
- Have a level of post - secondary education attested by a diploma or
a level of secondary education attested by a diploma which gives access to post secondary education and professional experience of at least 3 years;
- Enjoy full rights as a citizen;
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws on military service.
Prospective applicants will be assessed against the following criteria
- A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the field of the Community programmes in Education and Training or in the field of programme evaluation, in addition to the above
- Ability to collect and analyse information from different sources (for example from: Internet, library catalogues, reference materials, etc.) andto process and structure information
- Very good drafting and verbal communication skills
- Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
- Experience in preparing material for presentations and publications; as well as good presentation skills
- Command of MS Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader/Acrobat, email and Internet
- Ability to work autonomously, adaptability and attention to detail
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
The following characteristics will be considered as additional assets
- Work experience in an international or European context
- A third language of the Community
Reserve List
A reserve list will be drawn up by Cedefop. The list will be used as a reserve for recruitment, should vacancies arise. Applicants should note that the inclusion to the reserve list does not guarantee recruitment.
The established reserve list may be used for recruitment on a similar post depending on the needs of Cedefop and on budget availability.
The reserve list will be valid until 31/10/2008 and may be extended.
Contractual conditions
The initial contract is for five years with the possibility for renewal.
The terms of employment are those described in the Staff Regulations of the European Communities and in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities (cf. articles 8 to 50a referring to temporary staff).
The grade for this position is AST 3.The basic monthly salary of a temporary agent in the first step at AST 3 level, before any deductions or allowances, is approximately EUR 3.134.The salary is subject to a salary weighting (currently 93.3%) but free of national taxation. In addition, Cedefop offers attractive benefits in line with those of the EU Staff Regulations.
Recruitment will take place under the condition that corresponding budget appropriations and a vacant post are available.
The place of employment is Thessaloniki where Cedefop has its official seat.
Equal opportunities
Cedefop applies a policy of equal opportunities and takes care to avoid any form of discrimination.
Selection procedure
Eligibility of candidates will be assessed according to compliance with all formal requirements by the closing date for the submission of applications. Selected candidates will be invited for written tests and an interview.
The Selection Board’s work and deliberations are strictly confidential and any contact with the board members is strictly forbidden.
Please note:it is intended to hold tests and interviews in Thessaloniki on 6 and 7 September 2007 (subject to change).
Submission of applications
A detailed curriculum vitae preferably using the European format (see our website ), certificates, recommendation letters and a cover note should be sent to the following address:
Cedefop
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
c/o Mail Registration Agent
Ref.: Cedefop/AST/2007/4
PO Box 22427 - Finikas
GR-55102Thessaloniki
Candidates should send four copies of their application in order to facilitate the selection process. The four copies should be sent as separate sheets, without stapling or binding. Candidates should not send original diplomas or certificates.
In order to be considered, applications must be received by the closing date for submission and clearly quote on the envelope the vacancy reference number.
Reference number: Cedefop/AST/2007/4
Applications mustbe sent by registered post no later than 9 July 2007 at 23:59 Central European Time (date of post registration).
Applications must be sent in an official Community language, preferably accompanied by a translation in English, French or German where necessary.
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[1]Decision No 1720/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning