CEDEFOP Director

The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training(CEDEFOP) is looking to recruit a

Director (Grade AD 14)

Do you have excellent management experience, including financial experience and management of multi-national teams?

Do you have experience with vocational education and training?

Are you able to manage and represent an EU Agency at the highest level?

The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Cedefop, is a body of the European Union located in Thessaloniki, Greece. It assists the European Commission and other stakeholders in encouraging the promotion and development of vocational education and training.

As Director you will be responsible for directing, managing and representing Cedefop and you will be accountable to the Governing Board and the European Parliament. You must have a good understanding of the institutional framework of an EU organisation and enjoy working at a top level in an international environment.  The contract is for a period of five years and may be renewed once.

The requirements for qualifications and experience are described in detail in the vacancy notice and include:

• National of EU Member State
• Be able to carry out a five-year mandate before reaching the mandatory retirement age
• University degree
• 15 years of professional experience after graduation, including  at least 5 years in a high-level management function
• Good command of English and knowledge of other languages
• Ability to lead an international organisation
• Ability to interact and negotiate internationally at senior level with EU institutions, public authorities and social partners

The application form can be found in the Vacancy Notice, available on Cedefop’s website www.cedefop.europa.eu

Applications must be submitted and postmarked not later than 25 January 2013

An HR company will assist in the evaluation of applicants.