Seconded National Expert - Erasmus+ and Mobility (EAC-C-3)

The unit is responsible for developing and coordinating the international dimension of DG EAC activities and programmes. Its main responsibilities include (1) coordinating DG EAC international cooperation in education, youth, sport and culture; (2) implementing the international dimension of the Erasmus+ programme fostering mobility and cooperation between the EU and countries across the world; (3) supporting (potential) candidate countries in their efforts to prepare for accession; (4) enhancing the EU worldwide attractiveness as a study destination and promoting the EU role as a leading global player in education, and higher education in particular, as well as youth, sport and culture; and (5) fostering innovation and quality improvements in education, youth, sport and culture in the EU and third countries through policy exchanges.

Unit C3 of DG EAC is seeking to hire an SNE. Main tasks imply:

Implementation of Erasmus+ international actions

- Contribute to the overall planning, design and implementation of Erasmus+ international actions. In particular, deal with the implementation of the International Credit Mobility action, providing steering and support to Erasmus+ National Agencies and programme stakeholders. This implies the main following tasks:

- Contribute to the reflection on the Erasmus+ programme post 2027 in particular as regards the design of international mobility actions.

Internationalisation of mobility

- Identify and exploit the results of Erasmus+ to feed policy dialogue with countries outside the EU.

- Contribute to policy development in the field of internationalisation of mobility (recognition of credits and learning outcomes, overcoming obstacles and barriers to international mobility

- Contribute to the Unit’s work on external communication

The Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU points out that ONLY applications submitted by the Permanent Representation will be considered. Interested parties are therefore requested to send application documents (Europass CV, letter of motivation and declaration of approval of the employer) in English by February, 18, 2024 by email to sne.bruessel-ov@bmeia.gv.at.

Only the “Europass CV” form should be used to create the CV. Applicants must state the exact name of the position for which they are applying (e.g. JRC-B-5) in all documents submitted.

This job vacancy is offered without remuneration.

For more detailed information on the job profile, requirements and selection procedure, please refer to the detailed vacancy notice below.

Reference: EAC-C-3