kandidatu France

Social affairs adviser (CAS), labour-employment-social issues sector, Permanent Representation in Brussels

Délégation aux Affaires Européennes et Internationales · State civil service

En français : Conseiller pour les affaires sociales (CAS), secteur travail-emploi-questions sociales, Représentation permanente à Bruxelles

This job in plain words

The adviser represents France in European negotiations on labour, employment and social issues, at the French Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels. It is a senior post with a three-year term and teamwork in a pair.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract agents can apply. The post preferably belongs to a senior civil service corps. The candidate must be able to work and negotiate in English.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Not stated. Experience in an international setting would be an advantage.
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract agents. Three-year term, with a possible one-year extension.

The profile they want:

  • In-depth knowledge of social ministries and EU affairs
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent analysis and summary skills
  • Good writing skills
  • Ability to build and maintain networks
  • English required, level C2 or C1 (CEFR)

What you would do

  • Represent France in Council working groups
  • Prepare Coreper I and Council of Ministers meetings in its field
  • Maintain relations with representatives of other Member States
  • Follow all files in its portfolio
  • Ensure coordination with the other sectors of the Permanent Representation

How to apply

Send your application by email only, to the address given in the offer, with your CV and cover letter. It must carry your manager's approval.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Hierarchical approval (visa) on the application

Good to know:

  • Post based in Brussels (Belgium), at France's Permanent Representation to the EU
  • Diplomatic passports for the candidate and family
  • Moving costs covered, both ways
  • Remote work not possible

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.