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Career opportunities

Job opportunities at the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST)

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is the single point of contact for all EU citizens who wish to work for the European Institutions.

Contract agents

There are two types of contract agents:

  • contract agents on a contract of limited duration (up to a maximum of six years) work at Commission headquarters;
  • contract agents on longer-term contracts can work in satellite offices, agencies and eventually in EU delegations.

To work in Commission (Headquarters and Delegations) candidates need to have successfully passed a full CAST competition.

For more information regarding "Who may apply ?" and the generic notice about vacancies, please visit the dedicated section.

Trainees

The European Commission has an official traineeship scheme mainly aimed at young university graduates. For further information, please consult the traineeship web pages.

Seconded national experts (SNE)

SNEs are typically seconded from the civil services of EU Member States. They are usually recruited via their Permanent Representations to the EU.

Please read carefully the eligibility criteria.

Temporary agents

In exceptional circumstances, NEAR may consider engaging temporary agents.

Contract Agent Vacancies - Delegations
 

No available vacancies for the time being.
 

Contract Agent Vacancies - Headquarters
 

ENTITYBrussels – DG.ENEST.Dir.A3 Unit – Private Sector Engagement 
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEBusiness Analyst - Business development officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
373223
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Contribute to the objectives of the unit to spearhead DG ENEST’s private sector engagement policies and actions, and in particular coordinating market intelligence and developing investment pipelines to implement the Global Gateway strategy and accelerate integration within EU value chains. Engage directly with private actors to co-create bankable interventions as well as accelerate uptake of EU financing instruments, develop public private partnerships and design innovative financing instruments with clear policy-first impact when relevant.
CONTACT

Mr. Hoa-Binh Adjemian (Hoa-Binh [dot] ADJEMIANatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Hoa-Binh[dot]ADJEMIAN[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-A3atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-A3[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Hoa-Binh [dot] ADJEMIANatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Hoa-Binh[dot]ADJEMIAN[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE06 May 2025

 


 

ENTITYBrussels – DG.ENEST C1– Regional Strategy & Investments
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEPolicy Officer - Programme Manager - Transport Connectivity
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
429928
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of an official, provide policy steer on implementing a Global Gateway/connectivity agenda for the Eastern Partnership region, provide thematic support for bilateral actions and reforms and design, formulate and implement multi-beneficiary and regional actions notably in the area of transport.
CONTACT

Mr VOEGELE Michael (Michael [dot] VOEGELEatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Michael[dot]VOEGELE[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu))

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-C1atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-C1[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Michael [dot] VOEGELEatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Michael[dot]VOEGELE[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE06 May 2025

 


 

ENTITYBrussels – DG.ENEST C1– Regional Strategy & Investments
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEInternational Aid / Cooperation Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
469287
OVERALL
PURPOSE
To support the implementation of reforms in the area of governance and human development in the Eastern Neighbourhood. In particular, design, formulate and ensure the implementation of regional or thematic projects in the areas of resilient, gender-equal, fair and inclusive societies, with a particular focus on civil society. Contribute to policy analysis related to civil society matters in the Eastern Partnership, under the supervision of an official.
CONTACT

Mr VOEGELE Michael (Michael [dot] VOEGELEatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Michael[dot]VOEGELE[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu))

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-C1atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-C1[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Michael [dot] VOEGELEatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Michael[dot]VOEGELE[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE06 May 2025

 


 

ENTITYBrussels – DG.ENEST.01– Strategic Communication and Coordination
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG III
TITLEInformation and Communication Assistant
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
420031
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Head of Sector for Strategic Communication, provide assistance in coordinating and producing high quality press material (including lines to take, web news, press releases, social media posts) in support of the Commissioner, other high-level officials and the Spokesperson and the Spokesperson’s Service (SPP).
CONTACT

Ms PAUWELS Natalie  (Natalie [dot] PAUWELSatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Natalie[dot]PAUWELS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu))

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-01atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-01[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Natalie [dot] PAUWELSatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Natalie[dot]PAUWELS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) 

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE06 May 2025

 


 

ENTITYBrussels – DG.ENEST.01– Strategic Communication and Coordination
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG III
TITLEInformation and Communication Assistant
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
420034
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Head of Sector for Strategic Communication, provide assistance in coordinating and producing high quality press material (including lines to take, web news, press releases, social media posts) in support of the Commissioner, other high-level officials and the Spokesperson and the Spokesperson’s Service (SPP).
CONTACT

Ms PAUWELS Natalie  (Natalie [dot] PAUWELSatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Natalie[dot]PAUWELS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu))

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-01atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-01[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Natalie [dot] PAUWELSatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Natalie[dot]PAUWELS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) 

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE06 May 2025

 


 

ENTITYBrussels – DG ENEST A1 – Enlargement Strategy and Coordination
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEPolicy Officer – Anti-corruption
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
375960
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Work as a member of the Team Judiciary and fundamental rights (Chapter 23) for Enlargement countries with focus on the fight against corruption, both in the context of Chapter 23 of the EU acquis and of anti-corruption mainstreaming in the Enlargement process (Desk for Anti-Corruption).
CONTACT

Antoine COLOMBANI (Antoine [dot] COLOMBANIatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Antoine[dot]COLOMBANI[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu))

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-A1atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-A1[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Antoine [dot] COLOMBANIatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Antoine[dot]COLOMBANI[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE08 May 2025

 


 

ENTITYBrussels – DG.ENEST.R.4 – Finance and Contracts
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV
TITLEFinance and Contracts Officer - Verification
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
230651
OVERALL
PURPOSE
To perform financial and contractual management of projects and contracts in compliance with the applicable rules and to provide support and advice to operational colleagues on financial & contractual issues, under the supervision of an official.
CONTACT

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-R4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-R4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: Bernard [dot] SAN-EMETERIO-CORDEROatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Bernard[dot]SAN-EMETERIO-CORDERO[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

(Please indicate your CAST candidate number in your application and mention the post number in subject line).

DEADLINE16 May 2025