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ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

There are 2 SNE seconded short-term slots currently available which are intended to be filled by means of this procedure.

Organisational setting:

It is based on a multi-national and multi-disciplinary approach and formed to carry out a specific project, coordinating intelligence and investigative efforts focusing on the criminal activities of one or more selected High Value Target(s) and members of their criminal network.

This requires close cooperation with the Liaison Bureaux at Europol and via them with the Operational Teams in the MS.

The SNE seconded short-term will report to and work under the supervision of the Head of Unit O5-1 and Head of Team, O5-11.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The SNE seconded short-term will carry out the following main functions and duties:

• Proactively detect and identify High Value Targets, whose activities affect the EU Member States;
• Coordinate with the relevant Analysis Projects the provision of Europol services and products to the Member States and other countries in relation to HVT investigations;
• Promote information exchange between Europol and concerned Member States/Third parties to enhance the situational picture on serious and organised crime affecting the EU;
• Support relevant investigations;
• Perform other tasks defined within the Operational plan of the OTF.

REQUIREMENTS - ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates must:

• Be a member of a competent authority in the meaning of the Article 2a) of the Europol Regulation and enjoy full rights as a citizen of a Member State;
• Produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and of a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union in accordance with the decision of the Management Board on the internal language arrangements of Europol as referred to in Article 64(2) of the Europol Regulation, with the understanding that the SNE will have to carry out his / her duties in a mainly English-speaking environment;
• Have at least three years of professional experience in the field of law enforcement, which is relevant to the duties to be carried out during the short-term secondment.

Additional requirements

Essential:

• Experience in financial investigation;
• Be a member of a competent authority of a participating Member State of the OTF – Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden;
• Ability to provide security clearance at the required level at the start of the secondment.
• Have direct access to relevant national databases of the seconding authority subject to applicable law and MS authorisation.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

How to apply

The application form must be accompanied by a letter from the seconding authority to the Executive Director of Europol expressing willingness to second the candidate and certifying that he/she fulfils the requirements laid down in this notice of secondment.

C2-12@europol.europa.eu via the Europol National Unit of the Member State concerned, and, if necessary, the respective Liaison Bureau. Candidatures which are incomplete, are not accompanied by a supporting letter or do not comply with any of the above will not be considered.

Applications must be received by Europol at the latest on the day of the deadline specified in this notice of secondment. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Receipt of all applications is confirmed by an email of acknowledgement.

Procedure

In view of the urgent need for SNEs seconded short-term to support the OTF in question, Europol has waived the requirement for an interview. On the basis of the letter indicated in section 5 and after checking that the candidate fulfils the requirements laid down in this notice of secondment, the Human Resources Unit makes a recommendation for the Deputy Executive Director of the Capabilities Directorate to endorse, as per the arrangements on the delegation of powers in Europol.

Should the Deputy Executive Director of the Capabilities Directorate endorse the secondment, it will be effected by an exchange of letters referred to in Article 4(4) of the Decision of the Management Board Decision of Europol of 21 March 2023 laying down rules on the secondment of national experts to Europol, specifying the details of the secondment, including as regards its duration.

COMPENSATION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The SNE shall remain in the service of the seconding authority throughout the period of secondment and shall continue to be paid by that employer. The seconding authority shall also be responsible for all social rights, particularly social security and pension entitlements.

During the period of secondment the SNE is entitled to a daily subsistence allowance paid by Europol, and may also be eligible for a monthly allowance depending on the distance from the place of origin. If the SNE receives any allowance from other sources similar to the subsistence allowance paid by Europol, this amount shall be deducted.

Detailed rules regarding the secondment of national experts to Europol are described in the Decision of the Management Board of Europol of 21 March 2023 laying down rules on the secondment of national experts to Europol, available on Europol’s website.

Enquiries / measures of redress

Additional information

Equal opportunity

Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications, experience and skills.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Security screening

Selected candidates are required to furnish a valid security clearance certificate before the start of the secondment. Failure to obtain or provide the requisite security clearance certificate at the requested level before the start of the secondment may render the offer of secondment invalid.

Europol may at any time terminate the secondment if the result of the security screening is not positive or the necessary security clearance level is not granted /extended.

Publication date: 23 September 2024

For further details on the application process please call +31 (0) 70 302 5066 or +31 (0) 70 302 5022.