Seconded National Expert - Healthy Ocean and Seas Unit

The Unit builds bridges across DG Research&Innovation and with other Commission Directorate Generals; it ensures an open and continuous dialogue with the Member States, the research community, industrial stakeholders and relevant international partners for maximising synergies and impact of EU research and innovation.

The SNE will contribute to the overall mission of the Unit ' Healthy Oceans & Seas ', in particular by contributing to policy development in the marine and maritime sectors, so as to contribute to the Integrated Maritime Policy, the sustainable Blue Economy Growth Agenda as well as the implementation of the Atlantic Action Plan.The SNE will carry out economic analysis of national marine and maritime policies and strategies; writing of policy notes and briefings. The work will also involve cooperation with public and private research and marine and maritime stakeholders as well as outreach activities to promote the value of the Oceans and European Sea basins, in particular as regards the ongoing work of the All Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance.

The suggested initial duration is 1 year, starting preferably in the 1st quarter of 2022.

For more information regarding professional experience and language skills sought, please refer to the detailed vacancy notice to be downloaded here.