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Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

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
 

ENTITY

ENEST.C.2.DEL.Moldova 002 – Team Cooperation

Republic of Moldova, Chisinau

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV (Living-conditions allowance: 20%)
TITLEPolicy Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
489023
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Head of Delegation and Head of Cooperation, ensure horizontal coordination and support for the Cooperation section in the context of the Moldova Growth Plan. This will include tasks related to the coordination of processes and communication related tasks.

Advise on and manage the implementation of projects and programmes of EU assistance and of financial and technical cooperation.

Occasional other tasks in the interest of service and attributed by the Head of Delegation or the Head of Cooperation and their substitutes can also be required.

Please note that this post is financed under the EU Trust Fund for Africa and limited in time (no indefinite contract can be granted).

The end date of the post is expected to be 31 December 2027 (initial contract and one possible renewal where appropriate), subject to budget availability.

CONTACT

Magdalena [dot] MUELLER-URIateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Ms. Magdalena MUELLER-URI)

Applications, CV and motivation letter should be sent by e-mail to delegation-moldova-jobsateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (delegation-moldova-jobs[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu)

Please indicate your CAST Application ID in your application and mention the post number in subject line.

Security Clearance is compulsory for all EU Staff in delegations and has to be requested by selected candidate before departure.

DEADLINE18 July 2025

 


 

ENTITY

ENEST.C.2.DEL.Moldova 002 – Team Cooperation

Republic of Moldova, Chisinau

FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG IV (Living-conditions allowance: 20%)
TITLEPolicy Officer
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
489025
OVERALL
PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Head of Delegation and Head of Cooperation, ensure horizontal coordination and support for the Cooperation section in the context of the Moldova Growth Plan. This will include tasks related to the coordination of processes related to the Reform Agenda, monitoring and reporting. Advise on and manage the implementation of projects and programmes of EU assistance and of financial and technical cooperation. Occasional other tasks in the interest of service and attributed by the Head of Delegation or the Head of Cooperation and their substitutes can also be required.

Please note that this post is financed under the EU Moldovian Facility Funds and limited in time (no indefinite contract can be granted).

The end date of the post is expected to be 31 December 2027 (initial contract and one possible renewal where appropriate), subject to budget availability.

CONTACT

Magdalena [dot] MUELLER-URIateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (Ms. Magdalena MUELLER-URI)

Applications, CV and motivation letter should be sent by e-mail to delegation-moldova-jobsateeas [dot] europa [dot] eu (delegation-moldova-jobs[at]eeas[dot]europa[dot]eu)

Please indicate your CAST Application ID in your application and mention the post number in subject line.

Security Clearance is compulsory for all EU Staff in delegations and has to be requested by selected candidate before departure.

DEADLINE18 July 2025

 

Contract Agent Vacancies - Headquarters

 

ENTITYBrussels – DG.ENEST.C4 - Georgia, South Caucasus, East
FUNCTION /
GRADE
FG III
TITLEPolicy Assistant
VACANCY
NOTICE /
JOB
DESCRIPTION
277099
OVERALL
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of an official, to contribute to the shaping, monitoring and implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus. The responsibilities also entail the design and financial assistance, including under the Global Gateway initiative. Upon request of the Head of Unit, the policy assistant may also work on other files.
CONTACT

Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: ENEST-C4atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENEST-C4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) with copy to: David [dot] CULLENatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (David[dot]CULLEN[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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

DEADLINE4 July 2025