Policy Officer – Sanctions Division

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and highly motivated colleague with strong analytical and negotiation skills to occupy the post of sanctions policy officer. 

The candidate should have a good understanding of EU policy-making and decision-making processes, and an understanding of inter-institutional relations. He/she will have to work in an international and multicultural environment in close synergy with Member States and EU institutions. 

The main responsibilities of the post are as follows:

•         Provide overall support in the preparation of briefings, policy and legal documents, to ensure quality and consistency;

•         Specifically provide support, both in the contexts of new designations and reviews, in the preparation of evidence packs for listings of persons and entities with a stronger focus on Eastern Europe;   

•         Contribute to the further development of sanctions policy;

•         Support or lead on the development, negotiation and review of sanctions regimes;

•         Support partnerships with the UN and third countries in the areas of EU sanctions policy, including through participation in dialogue and outreach; 

•         Draft reports and/or briefings for management;

•         Develop and contribute to training in the area of policy and legal practice regarding sanctions within the EEAS, including EU Delegations, to other European Union institutions and to Member States; 

•         Assess sanctions developments in third countries and contribute to the EU response and outreach on these issues.

Eligibility criteria[4]

Further to the conditions set out in Article 82 of the CEOS, candidates must:

• have passed a valid EPSO CAST in a valid function group for this post, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV (https://epso.europa.eu/en/job-opportunities/open-for-application). In the latter case, while the registration will make the candidate eligible for the selection procedure, the recruitment of a candidate on this vacant post will be subject to his/her successfully passing the CAST exam;

• have completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma;

• have the capacity to work in the languages of the CFSP and external relations (English and French) necessary for the performance of their duties; 

• be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.