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Director Protocol (AD14)

The Secretariat-General is one of the central services of the European Commission. It is the President's department, at the service of the President, the College and the Commission's Directorates-General.
The Protocol Service is a Directorate in the Secretariat-General. It facilitates high-level diplomatic contacts between the European Commission’s and Member States or third countries.
Your responsibilities:
  • Handling all Protocol aspects of the European Commission, including those of the President and the Members of the Commission;
  • Managing the agrément and credentials procedures of third countries’ heads of diplomatic missions to the EU;
  • Managing and leading a team of motivated and high-performing professionals.
Your skills:
  • Proven high-level management experience and leadership skills;
  • Strong communication, negotiation and inter-personal skills in order to communicate efficiently and fluently with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Sound knowledge of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations and of related matters;
Applications/Information:
Please consult the Official Journal OJ C 195 A for the detailed vacancy notice as well as the eligibility and selection criteria.
Registration for applicants:
The closing date for registration is 23 July 2014, 12.00 CET.