• Function title: Economist
• Reference: NOC-EG-2024-AD/809
• 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 competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is feasible – see useful information below.
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: EGSD/AIU/ECO – Economic Performance Review
• 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: 06/06/2024
• Competition closing date: 04/07/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the The European Green Sky Directorate, the “Aviation Intelligence” service is responsible for leveraging EUROCONTROL data and analytical insights to promote Agency’s expertise and coordinating the activities of the Business Intelligence and Statistics service towards the achievement of the overall objectives of EGSD and achieving synergies.

The Performance Review Commission (PRC) is established by the Permanent Commission of EUROCONTROL to provide advice in order to ensure the effective management of the European air traffic management system through a strong, transparent and independent performance review system.

The Aviation Intelligence Unit Economic Performance Review Service (EGSD/AIU/ECO) is in charge to support the PRC in the implementation of its economic work programme.

As Economist, you will join the team which is contributing to detailed analyses and reporting tasks in the context of the PRC work programme and in particular the ACE benchmarking analysis which includes 38 Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs).

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Perform quantitative economic analysis of Air Navigation Services Providers (ANSPs) performance and produce and/or contribute to the preparation of relevant reports.
• Collect, analyse and validate data submitted by ANSPs in order to identify potential issues (e.g., quality of data, difference compared to audited financial statements, etc).
• Prepare and contribute to presentations, press releases and other written outputs to document findings, and present them to external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain various databases as support to activities.
• Collaborate effectively with internal/external stakeholders and partners (e.g., external assistance, etc).
• Keep abreast of latest developments in the area of expertise and support projects/studies and other initiatives as needed.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• University degree of at least 4 years in a relevant domain (i.e. Economics, Finance, etc) followed by 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Internal candidates should check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Experience in conducting high quality economic analysis and drafting associated reports.
• Experience and knowledge in MS Excel and willingness to learn other modelling tools such as R or Power BI.
• Experience in financial analysis linked to the air transport industry would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Air Navigation Services economics would be an asset.
• Analytical thinking: you apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication.
• Customer focus: you adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Networking: you know how to maintain and expand effective networks.
• Quality focus: you set and foster high quality standards.
• 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/C2. The selected candidate will be required to become basic user of French at level A1/A2 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.
• Duration of appointment: This is an appointment for a determined period of 5 Year(s). It could be extended up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 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.