Seconded National Expert - Erasmus+ Programme Expert (EAC-B-1)

Unit B1 - higher education is driving the transformation of European higher education. The unit is the lead service for (a) the implementation of the European Strategy for Universities to achieve a European Education Area, including the implementation of flagship initiatives such as ‘European Universities’ alliances, a European degree, the European student card initiative; a European Quality Assurance and Recognition System (b) the implementation of the Council Recommendations on tracking graduates, on the European approach to micro-credentials; on automatic recognition; and on learning for the green transition (c) the "Bologna Process" which seeks to create a European Higher Education Area based on the implementation of common European tools. The unit is also responsible for managing the implementation of the higher education actions of the flagship Erasmus+ Programme via National Agencies and the Executive Agency EACEA as well as for devising future higher education actions under the next Multiannual Financial Framework.

Job Profile

We propose a very interesting and dynamic position to contribute to shaping the development of higher education at European level and contribute to related policy developments

• As part of a team, to manage the implementation of the higher education actions of the flagship Erasmus+ Programme, notably collecting and elaborating input and ideas for its future phase;
• To monitor and analyse the implementation and impact of European higher education policies and in particular of the Erasmus+ Programme;
• To cooperate with national authorities, higher education institutions, student organisations and other stakeholders. This includes providing policy input and leading Working Groups with various stakeholders to co-create and co-design new policies and actions, and designing and leading Peer Learning Activities;
• To contribute to and review Commission policy initiatives, inter-service consultation documents and other proposals to ensure that the higher education priorities of the European Education Area are properly reflected;
• To contribute, under the supervision of a Commission administrator, to the drafting of Communications, Council Recommendations, study proposals and calls for tender
• To prepare briefings for the Commissioner and the Director-General, and to contribute to analytical papers/studies and replies to questions from the European Parliament, other European institutions and citizens’ inquiries;
• Under the supervision of a Commission administrator, organise/manage/represent the Unit in events, including conferences, expert groups, working groups and other meetings with stakeholders;

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 April, 18, 2025 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 position is offered without any remuneration.

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

Reference: EAC-B-1