Seconded National Expert - ERA Governance and Implementation

The unit will set up the new ERA governance, which entails proposing and facilitating the adoption of the Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe, establishing and managing the ERA Forum for Transition, developing a methodology with the Member States for prioritising investments on R&I in close collaboration with all relevant units and developing the ERA Scoreboard. The unit is also responsible for preparing and ensuring follow-up to the European Research Area and Innovation Committee (ERAC).

In the Unit, the seconded national expert will give support for:

- the establishment and management of the ERA Forum;

- the implementation of the Pact for Research and Innovation

- monitoring ERA implementation and developing of the ERA Scoreboard in close cooperation with MS and relevant Commission Services

- the preparation of ERAC meetings.

The suggested initial duration is 2 years, starting preferably in the 2nd quarter of 2022.

For more information regarding tasks of the post, qualifications and language skills sought, please refer to the detailed vacancy notice to be downloaded here