REA is a multicultural and dynamic body set up by the European Commission in 2007, originally for implementing parts of the Seventh EU Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities. In 2021, the Commission again extended the REA's mandate, until 2027, delegating to it additional actions of H2020 and Horizon Europe. The successful candidate(s) will work as Administrator – Research Programme Manager (AD 5-12). The level of responsibilities is set in accordance with the Grade.

In order to fill vacant posts in Department Β “Green Europe”, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) is currently looking for new collaborators as Administrators - Research Programme Managers (Temporary Agents AD5-12) with the following profiles:

1.     Biodiversity

2.     Environmental Pollution

3.     Bioeconomy

4.     Circular economy

5.     Agronomy

6.     Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development

7.     Nutrition and Food Science

8.     Marine Science, Aquaculture and Fisheries

9.     Veterinary Science

10.  Earth observation

11.  Coal and Steel Industries

A list of 15 suitable candidates will be established for immediate and future recruitment.

REA Department B aims at assisting the Commission in achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal (EGD), via the Research and Innovation Framework Programme, Horizon Europe, the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) as well as the Promotion of Agricultural Products as part of CAP market measures.

Under the Horizon Europe Pillar II: Global Challenges & European Industrial Competitiveness the Department B implements Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment:

• Unit B2 - Farm to fork, Communities Development and Climate Action,

• Unit B3 - Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Environment,

• Unit B4 – Agri-Food promotion, Environmental Observation and Innovative Governance.

Unit B4 executes also activities related to the Promotion of Agricultural Products designed to open up new market opportunities for EU farmers and the wider food industry.

Unit B1 Future Low Emission Industries, in line with the Just Transition Mechanism, implements the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS).

Moreover, the Department oversees management of the legacy of the predecessor programmes.

The successful candidate(s) will work as Administrator - Research Programme Manager. The level of responsibilities is set in accordance with the grade.

As part of a team and under the supervision of a Head of Sector, the successful candidate will contribute to the overall planning and execution of the sector’s activities in cooperation with the parent DG. He/she will manage assigned projects and perform operational verification of files.

BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE CONSULT THE VACANCY NOTICE ENCLOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE for a complete description of:

I. INTRODUCTION

II. PROFILE AND DUTIES
III. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
IV. SELECTION CRITERIA
V. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
VI. SELECTION PROCEDURE
VII. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
VIII. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
IX. REQUEST FOR REVIEW

X. APPEAL PROCEDURES

XI. DATA PROTECTION

The closing date for the submission of the applications is the 29 November 2024 (midday, CET).

Once you start the process, the time to enter your data and submit your application documents is limited to maximum 1 hour and it is not possible to save it as a draft.