VACANCY NOTICE FOR TEMPORARY AGENT SELECTION

About us (“We are”)

The job is in DG ECFIN, i.e. the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs, which is the European Commission’s department responsible for EU policies promoting growth, higher employment, stable public finances and financial stability.

The international directorate of ECFIN – International Economic and Financial Relations and Institutions – aims at fostering growth and stability in third countries and thereby contributes to economic prosperity and stability in the EU. Our Directorate also supports the process of EU enlargement by providing the macroeconomic assessment and economic policy recommendations to help candidate countries prepare for joining the EU and the Economic and Monetary Union.

Within the Directorate, Unit D.2 mission is to promote prosperity and stability in the EU by promoting appropriate economic policies in the countries that are part of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), and some of the candidate countries, including Ukraine and Moldova. Among the Unit’s main tasks are ensuring the monitoring and analysis of economic developments and policies in these countries, and managing the EU’s Macro-Financial Assistance, in close cooperation with the countries’ authorities and other internal and external stakeholders.*

Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Tunisia.

About the role (“We propose”):

Unit D2 of DG ECFIN is seeking to hire an economist. We offer a stimulating and interesting position for a candidate with a solid economic background in a friendly and high-paced working environment. With work on Ukraine currently being among the unit's top priorities, the successful candidate will in particular contribute to the monitoring and analysis of economic, fiscal and structural developments in this country, to the provision of financial assistance, as well as to the development of the EU's economic policy stance to the country, including in relation to the Enlargement process. The candidate will notably be involved in one or several of the following areas:

• (i) implementation of the EU's macro-financial assistance to Ukraine;
• (ii) contributing to economic surveillance including contributing to develop analytical tools as needed related to Ukraine's macroeconomic and fiscal developments and to the production of analysis of Ukraine's economy and macro-fiscal policy;
• (iii) supporting the development of the EU's policy towards Ukraine as a candidate for EU Membership, including by monitoring developments and providing analysis in relation to the economic accession criteria in the context of the Enlargement Process;
• (iv) preparation of materials including briefings for senior management and the College.

The successful candidate will co-operate closely with colleagues in the unit, DG ECFIN and other parts of the Commission, the EU and international institutions, as well with official and private sector bodies in Ukraine.

Qualifications, experience and skills ("We look for"):

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and self-driven economist with a solid background in economics and experience in analysing macroeconomic, fiscal and/or financial issues. A proven experience on EU candidate countries is required. The successful candidate should have the following skills, which will be tested in the context of the selection:

• A strong background in macroeconomic analysis with an ability to formulate and synthesise economic arguments that are relevant to changing economic conditions and a very good understanding of links between economic policy and macroeconomic outcomes.
• A proven experience of macro-fiscal forecasting / projections. Experience with debt sustainability analysis and/or analysis of fiscal-structural policies would be an asset.
• A proven experience with the analysis of EU candidate countries. Knowledge of Ukraine's economic and policy challenges would be an asset.

• A proven experience of working with national authorities and/or their representatives at EU level and with engaging with stakeholders from the economic and financial sphere. Experience with policy negotiations, design and implementation of structural reforms would be an asset.

• Very good organisational and interpersonal relations skills. The unit's work is demanding, and the successful candidate will need to work effectively and cooperatively under pressure and demonstrate flexibility, while maintaining a positive approach.

• The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and in teams. The tasks sometimes evolve dynamically and require a pro-active stance, resilience as well as a sense of creativity and innovation.

• Very good communication and drafting skills in English. Knowledge of French would be an asset.

How to express your interest?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV
2. completed application form. Please send these documents by the publication deadline to ECFIN-SECRETARIAT-D2@ec.europa.eu indicating the selection reference DG/COM/2026/1831 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.

Eligibility

For eligibility please consult this page with all the information needed.