Veterinary Inspectors EFTA Surveillance Authority

Brussels, Belgium

The EFTA Surveillance Authority monitors compliance by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway with the law of the European Economic Area, enabling those countries to participate in the European internal market. In monitoring and enforcing the EEA Agreement, the Authority has powers that correspond to those of the European Commission. The Authority is based in Brussels and operates independently of the EFTA States. The Authority is led by a College which consists of three members appointed by the EEA EFTA States.

JOB REFERENCE: 05/12

Start date:
One position in early Autumn 2012, another one during Winter 2012/2013

Deadline for application: 21 May 2012

Interviews: Early June 2012

Application must be filled in and sent online at the following address: https://jobs.eftasurv.int.

Role description:

The Authority is seeking up to two qualified Veterinary Inspectors. The successful applicants will be assigned responsibility for on-the-spot inspections relating to the application of the EEA Agreement in the EFTA States in the field of feed and food safety, animal health and animal welfare. Depending on workload and other requirements, the responsibilities may also cover case handling relating to the general implementation and application in the same, or other, areas of EEA Law.

Essential Skills:

• University degree in veterinary sciences or related sciences;
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the functioning of the European Economic Area, and the EFTA States;
• Knowledge of EEA legislation and international inspection techniques related to food and feed safety, animal health and animal welfare;
• Relevant working experience in private and/or public sector;
• Excellent oral and written command of English, and an ability to communicate in Norwegian or Icelandic;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team in an international environment.

Desirable:

• Professional experience involving the institutions of the EU and the EEA.

Performance Indicators:

Subject matter knowledge, analytical skills and problem solving, quality and result orientation, compliance with internal rules, processes and instruc-tions, autonomy, motivation to work, personal efficiency and initiative.

Conditions:

The position is placed at grade A4 of the salary scale, starting at € 83.386,68 per year. Depending on, inter alia, family status, allowances and benefits apply. Favorable tax conditions apply.

Overview of conditions at: http://www.eftasurv.int/about-the-authority/vacancies/recruitment-policy.

While its staff members shall normally be nationals of one of the three EFTA States party to the EEA Agreement, the Authority will also consider other applications, primarily those of nationals of the other States that are party to the EEA Agreement.

Type and duration of appointment: fixed-term three years contract.
Job title: Officer.
If considered desirable and in the Authority’s interest, an additional three years contract may be offered.

Questions regarding the post may be posed to Mr Ólafur Einarsson, Director of the Internal Market Affairs Directorate, at +32 (0)2 286 18 73, or Ms Janne Britt Krakhellen, Deputy Director at +32 (0)2 286 1877.

Questions regarding the recruitment process may be posed to Mr Erik J. Eidem, Director of Admi nistration, at +32 (0)2 286 18 90 or Ms Sophie Jeannon, HR Assistant, at +32 (0)2 286 18 93.