JOB OVERVIEW

Drive the overall vision of the Directorate. Provide strategic direction and leadership in achieving strategic objectives and priorities, while actively embodying EASA values and leadership principles as a vital member of the Management Community.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Impact EASA strategic direction: Advise the Executive Director on EASA’s mission and strategy. Guide Heads of Department in aligning objectives with EASA's strategic goals.
• Act as an EASA Ambassador: Promote EASA's mission and achievements, values and image in high-level and strategic situations, including media exposure. Build trust with high-level stakeholders and politically sensitive counterparts through effective communication and strategic enhancement.
• Strive for change and innovation: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning within the Directorate, while leading and inspiring diverse teams. Foster collaboration through open and transparent communication and cultivate professional development opportunities across teams.
• Adapt to digital transformation and new technologies: Leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Guide the Directorate in adopting and integrating new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and strategic outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse workforce: Promote equal opportunities and value diversity by leading by example. Encourage providing and receiving feedback, valuing, and integrating diverse perspectives into business solutions.
• Ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and business continuity: Proactively review and enhance processes, team performance, resource allocation, team, and job composition within the Directorate. Drive forward the implementation of EASA strategy for the Directorate, ensuring that operational activities align with strategic priorities.
• Lead, Develop, and Empower: Encourage staff engagement and build trust through open and transparent communication, providing clear directions. Challenge staff and assign clear objectives, enabling them to maximize their performance by giving constructive feedback and regularly monitoring progress. Lead by example in line with EASA values and leadership principles, demonstrating managerial courage in decision-making, and integrating lessons learned.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Resource & Support Directorate provides essential support to the Agency’s operational functions. It manages human resources, legal & procurement, business services, financial operations, and oversees infrastructure, logistics, stakeholder and partner relations.

• Drive Operational Efficiency: Lead the optimization of internal processes across human resources, legal & procurement and business services, ensuring that these functions support the agency’s overall operational goals.
• Oversee Financial Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to financial regulations and efficient management of the Agency’s financial resources, including budget preparation, accounting, and reporting.

• Strengthen Infrastructure and Logistics: Manage the Agency’s infrastructure and logistics to ensure seamless operations, while fostering relationships with external partners to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Selection will be based on the following skills and competencies:

The competences and skills listed below are critical to perform the job, but candidates who do not meet all of them will not automatically be excluded. 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION CRITERIA

​​​​​The following constitute essential criteria for the role. Candidates not fulfilling these requirements will be excluded from the selection: 

• Thorough knowledge of English (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).*
• Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
• Completed university studies of at least 4 years in the scope of the job profile. After obtaining the degree, at least 15 years of relevant professional experience in the scope of the job profile. Alternatively, completion of at least 3 years of university studies as above, followed by at least 16 years of relevant professional experience.**
• At least 8 years of recent managerial experience, out of which 4 at senior level with proven capacity to successfully lead teams of professionals in different domains and to ensure financial sustainability.
• Proven experience in the field of business administration with exposure to one or more of the following domains: human resources, legal services, procurement, financial management, business support functions.
• Proven track record in the field of public service / administration, providing sound knowledge of the associated legal and / or financial frameworks and processes.

The following constitute advantageous criteria for the role. Candidates not fulfilling these requirements will not be excluded from the selection: 

• Professional experience in a multicultural environment.
   

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

** This vacancy is open as well to Temporary Agents (2f) employed at EASA, in the grade bracket AD 11 - AD 14. Staff members on grade AD 11 should have at least 2 years seniority in the grade in order to be eligible to apply.

Conditions of Employment

Contract: 5 years contract as Temporary Agent 2 (f) with possibility of extension. 
Working hours: 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern). Flexible working arrangements.
Salary: Depending on work experience. Additional allowances depending on personal situation.
Location: Cologne, Germany (relocation is required).