REA-INTER/AD/A/2024/21 - Administrator - Research Programme Manager

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

Mandated by the European Commission to support the EU Research and Innovation policy, the European Research Executive Agency (REA), funds high-quality research and innovation projects that generate knowledge for the benefit of society. The REA also manages promotion measures concerning agricultural products.
Accordingly, the REA's responsibilities are to:

•Manage research projects supported under Horizon Europe, the world's largest framework programme for research and innovation to date, running from 2021 to 2027.
•Manage research projects supported under Horizon 2020, the previous framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020).
•Implement the European Union programmes Promotion of agricultural products and Research Fund for Coal and Steel, as well as ongoing projects funded under the EU's 2014-2020 budget.
•Assist funding and tender applicants, beneficiaries and independent experts.
•Manage the European Commission's Research Enquiry Service, which answers questions from grant applicants, EU-funded researchers and the public.
•Support independent experts evaluating project proposals competing for EU research funds.
•Assist with the legal and financial validation of all European Union programme grants and procurement operations directly funded by the European Commission.

REA is based in Brussels with a multinational team of around 880 persons.  

Publication end date

29/11/2024

Call Reference

REA-INTER/AD/A/2024/21

Position location

Location

  Brussels

Position description

Category

Programmes and Projects - Research Programme Administrator

Contract type

Temporary agent 2f - AD

Job Title - Call reference

REA-INTER/AD/A/2024/21 - Administrator - Research Programme Manager

INTRODUCTION

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 A and most specifically in Units A1 “MSCA Doctoral Networks” and Units A2 “MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships”, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) is currently looking to recruit new collaborators as Administrator - Research Programme Manager (Temporary Agents AD 5-12). A list of 15 suitable candidates will be established for immediate and future recruitment.

 

GENERAL CONTEXT

REA Department A “Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions & Support to Expert” aims at supporting the Commission in achieving the objectives of the Research and Innovation Framework Programmes by managing the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and by providing the expert management and evaluation support services.


The MSCA focus on strengthening skills, training and career development of researchers at any stages of their career and in any research area. The programme is part of the Excellent Science pillar of the Horizon Europe and strongly contributes to excellent research, boosting jobs, growth and investment by equipping researchers with new knowledge and skills and to building a structuring effect on the institutions across the European Research Area, and worldwide.

PROFILES AND DUTIES

The successful candidate(s) will work as Administrator - Research Programme Manager AD 5-12 under the supervision of one of the operational Heads of Sector. The level of responsibilities is set in accordance with the grade.

 

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.

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