• Function title: Strategic Adviser (ATM/CNS Infrastructure)
• Reference: NOC-NM-2023-AD/732
• 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: AD9-AD11 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Senior Adviser
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 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: NMD/INF – Infrastructure 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: 14/12/2023
• Competition closing date: 25/01/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, the Infrastructure Division manages the European infrastructure deployment projects and programmes, and aims at making the SES digital sky a reality. It develops, organises and provides European common services including network support services, aeronautical information services and the radio frequency function.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Develop strategic recommendations on areas of improvements for the EUROCONTROL NM Infrastructure Division.
• Contribute to the development of the NM and Agency infrastructure strategies, ensure, on behalf of the Head of Division, their implementation at division level and lead strategic initiatives and policy engagements with other institutions.
• Lead and coordinate tasks at division level on behalf of Head of Division.
• Contribute to the processes and activities of the Infrastructure Division management team.
• Participate in the processes and activities of the Division management team, offering strategic insights.
• Maintain a watch on strategic developments across the aviation industry and provide advice to the Head of Division, utilising in-depth understanding of global aviation trends and EU legal framework.
• Explore new emerging domains, like Artificial Intelligence and the new space economy, that have the potential to facilitate and accelerate the Infrastructure Division plans.
• Conduct as required risk assessments to identify potential new vulnerabilities and threats within the Division’s scope of activities.
• Provide coordination and co-operate within the Infrastructure Division, NM, EUROCONTROL and external European stakeholders in particular with the EC, EASA, SDM, S3JU and international aviation stakeholders as required.
• Support as required the development of policies in the Division, NM or at EUROCONTROL level.
• Support any activity in the scope of the infrastructure portfolio upon request.
• Communicate on transversal or specific emerging areas under his/her responsibilities in EUROCONTROL working arrangements and other international fora as requested.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university of 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. ATM) or of 3 years plus 1 year of relevant working experience.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant professional experience to perform the advertised responsibilities.
• Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Experience in strategic planning; experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Experience in public policy and regulatory affairs.
• Proficiency in European ATM.
• Project management skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Business acumen.
• Strategic focus: You develop business/service strategy in line with the Agency’s strategy.
• Communication: You adapt communication to different situations and audiences.
• Analytical thinking: You apply a methodical approach to complex problems.
• Problem-solving: You know how to solve complex problems and provide effective solutions.
• Organisational awareness: You understand influences and operate effectively in the broader context.
• 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 a basic knowledge of French at level A1 by the end of the probation period.
  The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• 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.
• 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.