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International Cooperation Project Manager & Safety Reporting Officer

Type of Selection: External

Contract Type: Contract agent

Function Group: FG IV

Section:

Deadline for application: 17/09/2026 23:59 CET

Experience Level: Professional

Approx. number of candidates on reserve list: 10

Location: Cologne, Germany

Monthly gross compensation (€): 4,449.31 - 6,444.59

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

We are recruiting professionals to contribute to EASA’s safety mission across two complementary areas:

(1) International Cooperation Project Management

(2) Safety Reporting

In the area of International Cooperation Project Management you will ensure the successful implementation of international technical cooperation projects to enhance global aviation safety. The role combines end-to-end project management with hands-on operational coordination and implementation.

In the area of Safety Reporting you will contribute to the identification and mitigation of aviation safety issues by managing confidential safety reports.

Through this vacancy, we intend to fill positions in both areas.

General Accountabilities

Contribute to aviation safety objectives
Manage processes and deliver outputs with quality and accuracy, in line with applicable procedures and standards
Analyse information and support decision-making and operational effectiveness
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective delivery of activities
Ensure compliance and integrity of processes, safeguarding confidentiality, transparency, and accountability in all activities
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and working methods, and support the evolution of practices within the assigned domain

Specific Accountabilities

International Cooperation Project Management:

You will support the delivery of international technical cooperation activities by:

Managing and implementing projects in line with objectives, timelines, and budget
Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including EU institutions and partner organisations
Overseeing expert contributions, contracts, and operational activities
Supporting financial management, reporting, and compliance with applicable rules
Representing EASA in international engagements and project governance fora

Safety Reporting :

You will contribute to the identification and mitigation of aviation safety issues by:

Assessing, validating, and classifying confidential safety reports
Ensuring data protection, de-identification, and secure handling of sensitive information
Coordinating the allocation and follow-up of reported cases with relevant stakeholders
Supporting safety investigation processes and contributing to safety risk management activities
Maintaining reporting databases and monitoring the process delivering periodic statistics

Admission Criteria

The following constitute eligibility and essential criteria for the role and for being admitted to the selection process. Candidates not fulfilling these criteria by the deadline for applications, will be excluded from the selection:

Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties (at least level B2). One of the required languages shall be English*
Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
Completed university studies of at least three years attested by diploma in a field relevant to the roles (i.e. business or public administration, international relations, engineering, European or international law)
After obtaining the university degree, professional experience acquired in:
- For International Cooperation Project Management: International project, programme or technical cooperation management in aviation, with familiarity of EU funded project mechanisms
- For Safety Reporting: analysing safety reports and establishing preliminary assessments of aviation safety occurrences

*English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase. Further language assessment may be organised, where necessary, to verify compliance with the requirement to demonstrate knowledge of two EU languages.

Selection Criteria

The selection process is based on the assessment of the professional skills and competences listed below. While these are considered essential for performing the role effectively, candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered.

Professional Skills for International Cooperation Project Management

Project Management Skills

General understanding of EASA regulations & aviation safety standards

Contract & Supplier Management

Stakeholder Management

Professional Skills for Safety Reporting

General understanding of EASA regulations & aviation safety standards

Stakeholder Management

Data Driven Analysis & Interpretation

Occurrence Reporting

Behavioural Competences

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility & Change Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Mandatory Pre-Employment Requirements

Prior to recruitment, you will be requested to demonstrate that you:

Are entitled to the full rights as a citizen
Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service
Meet the character requirements for the duties involved (you will be asked to provide a police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record)
Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post (you will be asked to undergo a medical examination in a center indicated by EASA)

Conditions of Employment

Contract: 3 years contract as Contract Agent 3 (a) with possibility of extension.

Working hours: 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern). Flexible working arrangements.

Salary: Basic salary: EUR 4,319.72 - 6,256.88 depending on work experience. Additional allowances depending on personal situation.

Location: Cologne, Germany (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. Please also ensure that your candidate profile, all relevant fields and the answers to the pre screening questions are correct. You may review and amend data demonstrating compliance with the eligibility criteria only until the closing date of applications for the respective selection procedure.

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.