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Impact Assessment Officer

Type of Selection:  Internal and External
Contract Type:  Temporary agent
Grade:  AD05
Section:  SM.2.1 - Safety Programmes Section
Deadline for application:  08/05/2024 at 23.59 CET
Experience Level:  Professional
Approx. number of candidates on reserve list:  10
Location:  Cologne, Germany
Monthly gross compensation (€):  5,507.55 - 5,738.98

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We therefore offer a wide range of benefits.

 

EASA is the leading aviation authority in Europe. A career at EASA means contributing to our vision for an ever safer and greener civil aviation. As an EASA employee, you will be making a difference to the lives of about 500 million fellow Europeans: this is our shared purpose and it could be yours, too. From our headquarters in Cologne, Germany, you will work with top experts in a multicultural work environment. Diversity and Inclusion are part of our DNA and innovation is at the heart of what we do. We ensure that aviation is safe in all phases: beginning with the certification of the aircraft to the rules for the air operation and crew. For more information about the Agency please consult our website and take a look at our organisation structure. Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage applications from female candidates. 

Job overview

As an Impact Assessment Officer at EASA, you will contribute to facilitate EASA decision making, in particular in the formulation of corporate strategies, in the determination of the best actions to take to mitigate safety risks and in making proposals for simple, effective and proportionate EU Regulations and related soft law. You will collaborate closely with colleagues of various other teams in EASA, as well as with various external stakeholders such as EASA member states and the aviation industry, including the national competent authorities, industry associations, ICAO panels and the working groups of relevant standard development organizations.  A multifaceted role, contributing to establishing and maintaining a high level of aviation safety. 

 

General Accountabilities

  • Support strategic and tactical decision making, in particular develop or contribute to analyses of the business case for EASA taking action to mitigate a safety risk or address other issues. Such analyses may be in the form of Best Intervention Strategies, Regulatory Impact Assessments, or Evaluations.
  • Source and manage data to support the decision-making process, such as aircraft fleet sizes and compositions, annual turnover of relevant aviation organizations, employment data in the aviation sector. 
  • Develop standard methodologies, such as multi-criteria analyses or cost benefit analyses.
  • Contribute to the development of scenarios and strategies in the domains of EASA competence. 
  • Contribute to the development of the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), which lays down the main safety risks affecting the European aviation safety system and sets out the necessary actions to mitigate those risks.
  • Coordinate collaborative work with EASA partners in industry or the European national competent authorities. 
  • Perform other tasks as required by the needs of the service. 
     

The selection process is based on the assessment of the following skills and competences:

Relevant experience or applied knowledge of methods for impact assessment, monitoring, and evaluation, coupled with expertise in cost models within the transport sector. Very good command of Excel, analyzing large datasets, utilizing pivot tables, and employing statistical and cost-benefit functions. Candidates should demonstrate a sound grasp of modern database and information technologies to effectively manage and analyze data. Relevant experience or applied knowledge related to project management, including contract management and risk assessment methodologies applied. Experience working or studying in an international or multicultural environment as well as knowledge on the process of rulemaking in general are an asset. Very good English communication skills in writing and speaking are required to translate complex technical issues into easily understandable terms for diverse stakeholders. 

Professional skills

Impact Assessment
Risk Management
Data and predictive analysis, forecasting
Safety Assessment processes, methods and tools
Safety performance framework and indicators
Safety Management System Principles and Safety Risk Management
Project Management
Rules development process

Behavioural competences

Problem Solving
Teamwork
Stakeholder Orientation
Flexibility & Change Adaptability
Quality Orientation

Eligibility

To be admitted to the selection process you must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a thorough knowledge of English - both written and spoken (at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union (at least level B2) [1],
  • Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland
  • A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma with a normal period of university studies of 3 years or more in Economics, Sociology, in the area of socio-economic analysis, or other relevant subjects of a similar background demonstrating the ability to work in the role. 
  • Professional experience in socio-economic analysis, accounting management, or similar positions related to the activities contained in the job overview. 
  • Applied knowledge of methods and tools for performing impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation proven by examples

 

* This vacancy is open as well to Temporary Agents (2f) employed at EASA, in the grade bracket AD5- AD9.

 

[1] Mother tongue English speakers will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of a second EU language. English spoken and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase. 

Conditions of employment

Contract: 5 years contract as Temporary Agent with possibility of extension (for an indefinite period) 
Working hours: 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern)
Salary: Basic salary AD.5 (step 1: 5,507.55 EUR - step 2: 5,738.98 EUR) Depending on proven years of work experience.  Additional allowances depending on personal situation.
Location: Cologne, Germany. On-site post with flexible working arrangements. Relocation is required.

Application & Selection Process

How to apply

We can only accept applications that are submitted in English through our Recruiting tool. Before sending your application, make sure it is complete and contains the document(s) specified in the vacancy notice. For further information take a look at How we hire. In case of questions or technical issues, email us at recruit@easa.europa.eu. Attach a description and screenshot of the error. 

To check if you are meeting the minimum education qualifications required for the job, consult the information published by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO): Examples of minimum qualifications

Important note on diplomas obtained outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Norway: If your application is found eligible on the basis of diploma(s) obtained outside these countries, we might ask you to provide proof of accreditation by one of the European Union Member States. This applies also to diplomas obtained in the UK after 31 December 2020.

Make sure you are meeting the language requirements: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and assess your language skills. Language certificates are not required at the stage of application, unless specified in the vacancy.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via E-mail. If your application has been rejected following the initial screening, the status in your candidate profile will be automatically updated to "Not admitted". Invitations to the shortlisted candidates are sent once the evaluation of applications is completed (this may take up to two months after expiry of the deadline to apply). Pre-selection exercises, online tests and interviews with the Selection Board usually take place remotely. If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list from which you might be considered for similar positions within EASA. Learn more about our Selection and Onboarding process. Take a look also at our comprehensive information on Benefits, get to know Our people and find out what Life in Cologne is like.

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