Detail of the vacancy notice

  • Directorate: Directorate for Legislative Work 2
  • Management: no
  • Unit/Service: Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy ​​​​
  • Grade: Contract staff member FGIV
  • Location: Brussels
  • Duration of the contract: 2 years starting from 1/7/2026
  • How to apply: Online application form
  • Deadline: 27 May 2026 at noon (Brussels time)

Your job and responsibilities

Interested in the automotive industry and contributing to its future through the work of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the Automotive Regions Alliance (ARA)? Want to be involved in the monitoring and development of just transition and transport policy?

As a team member in the Unit C1 - COTER, you will be responsible for leading the COTER Commission’s work on the ARA, coordinating with stakeholders in view of establishing work planning and ensure its smooth running. You will provide analytical and policy support to CoR members, manage studies as relevant, and represent the COTER secretariat at working level on the topic of the automotive industry. Linked to this workstream, you will also be involved in COTER's work on just transition and transport.

You will organise meetings, seminars and conferences on the topic of the automotive industry, together with an assistant. You will liaise with hosting region(s)/area(s), prepare the programme and supervise practical arrangements.

You will also be responsible for supporting members in the preparation of CoR opinions and resolutions; identifying, monitoring and reporting on the progress of dossiers in the inter-institutional and wider context; drafting speeches, briefings, letters, and other documents; and providing information for data requests related to COTER's work. You will be part of the dynamic team of the COTER Commission secretariat, which consists of 15 colleagues.

Are you the talent we are looking for?

General abilities and capacities required

  • Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
  • Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
  • Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results. 
  • Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during period of heavy activity.
  • Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
  • Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
  • Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
  • Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.

Job-specific requirements

  • You have passed EPSO CAST FGIV
  • You have sound experience in EU policymaking in the areas covered by the post
  • You have strong digital, analytical and communication skills
  • You have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another of the EU official languages. For functional reasons, a high level of English is required and a good level of French, is desirable.
  • You have a good command of IT applications and tools, such as Outlook, Excel, Word and SharePoint, including AI tools in a secure environment.
  • You are keen on leading projects and implementing them individually.
  • You have a university degree in one of the following areas: economic development policy, law, economics, public policy, public administration, management, transport, or other fields related to the position.

Please note that candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified in art. 82(3) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.
 

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