- EF-TA-19-02 Deputy Director

The Deputy Director will support the Director in the function of his/her duties, and particularly with:

• general management of Eurofound. This includes the direct management or supervision of specific functions or activities of the Agency;
• preparation of the activities of the Management Board and the implementation of its decisions;
• development of Eurofound’s strategy and work programmes;
• preparation and implementation of financial decisions. In this context, the Deputy Director performs the duties of Authorising Officer by delegation, according to the financial regulation;
• assurance of the quality of Eurofound’s work and the development of its reputation as an acknowledged leader in its field of expertise;
• representation of Eurofound at the most senior level in order to build and maintain its public relations with the EU Institutions and bodies, and with other organisations;
• execution of the powers entrusted to the Executive Director in respect of staff, such as their recruitment, stipulation of the qualifications required of them and their dismissal. This also includes fostering a good team spirit and working environment.

• Relevant professional experience in the field of living and working conditions as well as good knowledge of social dialogue;

• a good scientific reputation, documented by experience in managing research activities or teams, publications and/or research work;

• strong management, leadership and people management skills, preferably in an international and multicultural environment;

• solid experience in the management of significant financial resources in a national and/or European environment, including budgetary planning and internal control;

• advanced interpersonal and presentation skills and a high sense of confidentiality;

• the ability to interact and negotiate at a senior management level with the European Union Institutions, public authorities and a range of social partners, preferably with experience in this area;

• Proficiency in at least two official languages of the European Union and a good knowledge of other languages of the European Union. A good command of English is essential, as it is the working language of Eurofound.