Director “Middle East, Asia and Pacific”

European Commission – Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Brussels (Belgium)

(grade AD14)

COM/2021/10402

The mission of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is to contribute to sustainable development, the eradication of poverty, to peace and to the protection of human rights, through international partnerships that uphold and promote European values and interests. 

DG INTPA proposes a position of Director who will provide vision and guidance in the management of the activities of the Directorate in charge of the Middle East, Asia and Pacific region, including leading its staff and overseeing its resources.

Your responsibilities:

• Steering the effective planning, coordination and implementation of programmes in the Middle East, Asia and Pacific region;
• Ensuring the coordination with other Commission services, as well as representation and negotiation with external stakeholders;
• Planning and managing the activities of the Directorate. 

Your skills:

• Strong management track record and proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams of highly qualified staff;
• Sound political judgement and understanding of the geopolitical context of the geographical region covered by the Directorate; 
• Proven representation, communication and negotiation skills, both at inter-institutional and international level.

The Commission applies an equal opportunities policy encouraging applications that could contribute towards more diversity, gender equality and overall geographical balance.

Please consult the Official Journal C 93 A of 19/03/2021 for the detailed vacancy notice as well as the eligibility and selection criteria.

Registration for applicants: https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/

The closing date for registration is 23/04/2021, 12 noon Brussels time.