External relations

Policy officer (AD) - External relations

To find out more watch the video from some of the officials who work with us in this area: Tomas and Evelina (External Action Service EEAS).

Maintaining diplomatic relations with countries, representing the EU abroad and in the work with multilateral organisations, defining the EU’s foreign, security and defense policy, you have an impact on the lives of the peoples of Europe and all around the world.

As an external relations officer you could:

Take part in negotiations and implementation of bi- and multilateral agreements between the EU and third countries or international organisations
Coordinate the external action of the EU with Member States and various EU institutions
Represent the EU abroad, sustain diplomatic relations with EU partner countries and promote EU interests, work closely with EU delegations and embassies
Draft political reports, analysis notes and briefings for decision-makers
Organise and take part in high-level meetings subject to official protocol

Qualifications (indicative)

You must have:

a good command of at least 2 European languages (one of which must be English, French or German)
a degree (or be graduating this year) for entry at Grade AD 5
several years’ (6 or more) relevant experience, to join us at a more senior level (Grade AD 7).

Selection procedure

After you have applied online, we will invite you to take a multiple-choice test of your verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning and situational judgment.
If you pass, you will be invited to an assessment centre in Brussels where we can meet you and find out more about your skills in:

analysis and problem-solving
communication
delivery quality and results
learning and development skills
prioritising and organising
resilience
working with others
leadership.

These will be assessed on the basis of case studies, group exercises, oral presentations and structured interviews.

More on the selection procedure: Permanent contracts

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