• Function title: Economics Assistant
• Reference: NOC-CF-2024-FGIII/858
• Location: Brussels
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties – Information about living in Brussels
• Nature of the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
• Function group: Function group III
• Job level: 8-10 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Assistant
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of engagement: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: CF/CRCO – Central Route Charges Office Division
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
• Competition publication date: 31/10/2024
• Competition closing date: 28/11/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance, the CF/CRCO/ECO Section is responsible for managing the strategic and economic aspects of the Central Route Charges Office (CRCO) in support to the various charging schemes managed by CRCO. Key responsibilities include adapting the system to the stakeholder needs and evolution of the aviation sector, consolidating reporting tables to establish unit rates, providing economic support and advice to States on air navigation charges, integrating new States and negotiating bilateral agreements, preparing the five-year work programme, calculating administrative unit rates, and representing the CRCO in stakeholder meetings related to the air navigation charges.

As an Economics Assistant, you will support the Economics Section activities by preparing correspondence and reports, assisting with working papers preparation, coordinating documentation and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Extract data in retrieval tools (e.g. Business Objects, Power BI), prepare statistics, trends, reports and presentations.
• Support with the integration of new states into the Route Charges System and the conclusion of new bilateral agreements relating to the billing and collection of air navigation and terminal charges.
• Assist with the preparation of the CRCO Work Programme and annual report on the Operations of the Route Charges System.
• Review the states’ reporting tables (cost bases and unit rates) during the preparation of enlarged Committee meetings.
• Support with the preparation of working papers for the Study Group, enlarged Committee and other meetings, and for the publication of reports, statistics on service units and information circulars on the web site.
• Calculate the monthly adjustment to the national unit rates for states and the annual administrative unit rate covering the CRCO cost.
• Prepare correspondence with states and information circulars to airspace users.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Post-secondary education preferably in a relevant field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics) and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience.
• Experience with data management tools such as Power BI or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, in particular with Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of calculations related to currency conversion and unit rate adjustments.
• Knowledge of the charging of air navigation fees would be an asset.
• Technical drafting skills in English.
• Customer focus: You know how to respond effectively to customer enquiries.
• Planning and organising: You display an organised and methodical approach.
• Quality focus: You deliver a consistent quality in work.
• Team Work: You foster teamwork.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1 and acquire, at least, a basic knowledge (level A1) of French before the end of the probation period.
  The levels relate to the Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• Before receiving an official offer, the selected candidate will be required to provide certified copies of the degree(s) that meet the qualifications specified in the Notice of Competition for this position.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract for a duration of five (5) years in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. This contract may be renewed for a total duration of up to nine (9) years, or it may be converted into an undetermined contract.
• The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
• The successful candidate shall be engaged in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.