VACANCY NOTICE - CONTRACT AGENT
| Job title | Policy Officer - Mining Industry Expert |
|---|---|
| Reference | EC-2026-INTPA-518211 |
| Application deadline | 06.11.2026 - 12.00 PM (Brussels time) |
| Directorate-General (full name) | Directorate-General for International Partnerships |
| Unit | INTPA.E.2 |
| Place of assignment | Brussels |
| Domain* | International Cooperation and Development |
| Contract type and Function Group | Contract Agent 3b FG IV |
*please use one of the standardised domains that can be found here
About us
The mission of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is to contribute - in the context of the European Union's external relations - to sustainable development, the eradication of poverty, peace and the protection of human rights, through international partnerships that uphold and promote European values and interests. Under the geopolitical ambition and political guidelines set by the President of the European Commission, DG INTPA leads on international cooperation, building partnerships with countries and organisations across the globe.
Unit E2 (Trade, Investment Climate, Entrepreneurship & Value Chains) of DG INTPA contributes to the ambitions of the Global Gateway (GG) strategy and its implementation notably to deliver on key regional flagships, securing critical value chains, coordination with export credit agencies as well as promotion of enhanced investment climate and trade facilitation environment.
About the role
INTPA E.2 is seeking to hire one Policy Officer – Mining Industry Expert, who will work in the Unit's Critical Raw Materials (CRM) team. The CRM team supports policy formulation and operational work in the field of critical raw materials, including work linked to the Global Gateway and the objectives of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
The position will consist of contributing to policy formulation and to the design of interventions in the field of critical raw materials, with a strong technical focus on mining, metallurgy, minerals and industrial value chains. The selected candidate will carry out technical assessments of extraction, processing, refining and recycling projects across DG INTPA geographies, with a view to supporting the development of a pipeline of projects relevant to CRMA and Global Gateway objectives. The work includes assessing the technical feasibility and industrial maturity of projects, examining their technical and economic quality, and
contributing to integrated assessments covering ESG dimensions, ancillary infrastructure requirements and local value addition.
The post also includes supporting EU Delegations and headquarters services in the identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of technically sound projects; defining technical criteria for project selection and follow-up; providing technical analysis to support policy development, project appraisal and sector dialogue; and contributing to exchanges with geological surveys, industrial stakeholders, research actors and technical counterparts. The selected candidate will also prepare briefings, background notes and other technical input for meetings and events, and contribute to coordination with INTPA, EEAS, TRADE, EU Delegations, Member States and other relevant actors.
Qualifications, experience and skills
We are looking for a Policy Officer – Mining Industry Expert with sound technical expertise in critical raw materials, including knowledge relevant to the assessment of extraction, processing, refining, recycling projects.
Candidates should have at least 3 years of essential job-related professional experience in extracting technology, metallurgy, metals and minerals, climate, environment and natural resources. A degree in engineering or an equivalent academic background would be an advantage. Professional experience in countries outside the EU, preferably in INTPA geographies, would be considered an asset. Additional experience in programme/process/project management, policy development, international relations or trade would also be an advantage.
Languages: English (C1); French (B1).
How to express your interest?
You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:
- Your europass CV
- Completed application form
Please send these documents by the publication deadline to INTPA-E2@ec.europa.eu indicating the selection reference EC-2026-INTPA-518211 and your CAST candidate number.
Eligibility
For eligibility, please consult this page with all the information needed.