{"id":80542,"date":"2021-11-08T16:39:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T16:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plopandrei.com\/?p=80542"},"modified":"2021-11-08T16:39:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T16:39:13","slug":"head-of-communications-echa-european-chemicals-agency-helsinki-finland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvnextjob.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/08\/head-of-communications-echa-european-chemicals-agency-helsinki-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Communications ECHA – European Chemicals Agency #Helsinki, #Finland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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P.O. Box 400, FI-00121 Helsinki, Finland | Tel. +358 9 686180 | echa.europa.eu
\nVacancy Notice
\nThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is launching this call for expressions of interest in
\norder to establish a reserve list for the following temporary agent profile:
\nReference number ECHA\/TA\/2021\/010
\nJob Title Head of Communications
\nFunction Group\/Grade Temporary Agent, AD 9 (see the Guide for Applicants for more
\ninformation)
\nLocation Helsinki, Finland
\nPublication Date 02 November 2021
\nDeadline for Applications 29 November 2021, at noon, 12:00 Helsinki time (11:00 CET)
\n1. Who we are
\nThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) aims to be the centre of knowledge on thesustainable management of chemicals, serving a wide range of EU policies and global initiatives, for the benefit of citizens and the environment. Together with our partners, we work for the safe use of chemicals.
\nECHA is an equal opportunity organisation which welcomes applications from qualified professionals who are citizens of a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area. We are committed to achieving diversity, as the diversity of ECHA\u2019s staff is essential to the Agency’s success. We, therefore, encourage qualified women and members of other under-represented groups (i.e. nationals of Croatia and Luxembourg) with profiles
\nrelevant to the job to submit their application. Irrespective of their gender or nationality, applicants who are judged to be the most suitable, based on the assessment in the selection process, will be placed on the reserve list.
\nECHA achieved excellent results in the most recent staff survey (2021) and has been awarded a recognition as one of Finland’s most inspiring workplaces. This acknowledgement signals a high employee engagement level and indicates that the Agency develops the organisation,staff wellbeing, operating culture and collaboration together with staff.
\nThe recognition is given to Finnish organisations that achieve outstanding results in the PeoplePower\u00ae employee survey carried out by Eezy Flow. You can read more about this acknowledgement here: https:\/\/www.innostavimmat.fi\/in-english.
\n2. Is this job for you?
\nWe are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly skilled Head of Communications who has a successful record in management and leadership responsibilities in the communications or public relations area.
\nThe Head of Communications will be responsible for all activities in this area, providing strategic advice on content and channels to effectively communicate to the wide range of audiences on ECHA\u2019s related topics; he\/she will also lead a unit of communication professionals that provide communications tools and expertise to the rest of the Agency, in close cooperation with colleagues responsible for a range of operational and horizontal work areas.
\n3. Key responsibilities The Head of Communications will ensure an effective communication of the Agency\u2019s activities and vision in a evolving environment driven by existing and new relevant EU policies. The Head of Communications, reporting to the Director of Submissions and Interaction, will be responsible for managing the Communications Unit and leading it towards contributing to Agency\u2019s strategic objectives.
\nIn particular, s\/he will:
\n\u2022 Provide vision, direction and leadership for the Agency\u2019s communications:
\no Provide advice to the Executive Director and the rest of the management team on strategic communications to support the definition and achievement of ECHA\u2019s vision, priorities and (multi)annual goals;
\no Ensure activities to inform and explain the relevant chemicals legislation andits implementaiton, the decision-making processes and the progress with its implementation including the Agency\u2019s work and related impact;
\no Provide guidance to stakeholders, including Member States authorities oncommunication to the public of information on the risks and safe use of chemicals;
\no Facilitate a continuous improvement of ECHA\u2019s communications capabilities, revising and adapting them as necessary to a changing environment;
\no Contribute actively as a member of the management team, on the Agency\u2019s strategy and policies, the (multi)annual planning, corporate identity, overall governance and decision-making;
\no Manage the Agency\u2019s Accredited Stakeholder Organisations activities;
\no Support the responsible units across the Agency in managing the relationships with external and internal stakeholders, though professional communication tools, and cooperation in implementing partnerships and joint actions as appropriate;
\no Handle external requests for information relevant to the work of the Communications Unit, including requests from the media, other European and international institutions and bodies, Member States and the general public.
\n\u2022 Effectively manage the Communications Unit:
\no Coordinate the achievement of its objectives and report on progress, within the framework of the overall strategic planning of the Agency, as well as internal policies and procedures;
\no Manage the staff in the Unit, motivating and supporting them in attaining the objectives set, developing their competences and realising their potential;
\no Ensure effective management of the various tools and channels that support the Communications in the Agency including its website;
\no Ensure, together with the reporting Director, the adequate planning and reporting of the Agency\u2019s resources by their optimum allocation over the different activities assigned to the Communications Unit;
\no Ensure sound financial management of the unit budget, in line with applicable rules and procedures; contribute to budget forecasting and monitoring of budget execution and ensure timely procurement of necessary equipment and
\nservices, in accordance with public procurement procedures;
\no Act as a Financial Authorising Officer for allocated resources, as appropriate;
\no Collaborate with other Heads of units and Directorates to ensure effective organisational cooperation and support at all levels and promote a customer orientation both towards internal and external customers of the
\nCommunications Unit;
\no Reflect ECHA\u2019s values and people principles in the day-to-day workplace interactions with colleagues and ensure a respectful and healthy working culture for all staff in the Communications Unit and ECHA.
\n4. Eligibility criteria
\nThe selection procedure is open to applicants who satisfy the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:
\na. General requirements
\nThe applicant must:
\n\u2022 Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, or a national of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)1;
\n\u2022 Enjoy the full rights as a citizen;
\n\u2022 Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;
\n\u2022 Produce the appropriate character references as to the suitability for the performance of the duties2;
\n\u2022 Be physically fit to perform the duties3;
\n\u2022 Have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union4 and a satisfactory knowledge of another such language to the extent necessary to perform your duties;
\n\u2022 Be able to communicate well in English as this is the working language of ECHA;
\n1 The Member States of the European Union are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
\nDenmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
\nMalta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
\n2 Before appointment, successful applicants will be required to produce an official document indicating that they do
\nnot have a criminal record.
\n3 Before appointment, successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination to ensure that they
\nfulfil the requirements of Articles 12, 2 (c) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European
\nCommunities.
\n4 The languages of the EU are: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish,
\nGerman, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene,
\nSpanish, Swedish.
\n\u2022 Be below the age at which staff of the EU is automatically retired, i.e. currently on the last day of the month in which he\/she reaches the age of 665
\n.
\nb. Qualifications
\na) Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree, where the normal duration of university education is four (4) years or more.
\nOr
\nb) Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree, where the normal duration of university education is three (3) years and at least one (1) year of relevant professional experience.
\nOnly qualifications issued by EU Member State authorities or EEA authorities and qualifications recognized as equivalent by the relevant EU or EEA Member State authorities will be accepted.
\nc. Professional experience
\nTo qualify for this profile, you must have at the closing date for applications a total professional experience6 of at least twelve (12) years acquired after achieving the minimum requirements stated out in section 4. a) and b).
\nOf your total professional experience, at least five (5) years must be in a field, or fields, relevant7 to the areas of work mentioned in Section 3. Additionally, at least two (2) years must be in a management role (Head of Unit, Head of Sector, Team Leader or equivalent).
\n5. Selection criteria
\nIf you meet the eligibility criteria set out in section 4, you will be assessed on the basis of the following selection criteria. The candidates who are judged to be the most suitable on the basis of the selection criteria will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
\n\u2022 Your academic and professional qualifications and their relevance to the main areas of work listed in section 3. Preference will be given to qualifications obtained in or covering fields relevant to Communications area.
\n\u2022 Your professional experience: Preference will be given to candidates having experience in functions similar to those outlined in section 3. The Selection Committee will assess the range of fields covered, the type, length and level of work done and itsrelevance to the areas of work listed in section 3.
\n5 See Article 47(a) CEOS for Temporary Agents, applicable to Contract Agents by analogy, Article 119 CEOS.
\n6 Only relevant professional experience acquired after achieving the minimum qualification stated in 2.2 shall be
\nconsidered. Where additional periods of training and study are accompanied by periods of professional activity,
\nonly the latter shall be considered as professional experience. Compulsory military service or equivalent civilian
\nservice accomplished after the achieving the minimum qualification stated in 2.2. shall be taken into
\nconsideration. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the
\npercentage of full-time hours worked. A given period may be counted only once.
\n7
\nRelevant experience should be described in your application.
\nThe following will be considered as assets:
\n\u2022 Work experience in leading and managing organisational change.
\n\u2022 Experience of managing communication activities in a complex and evolving environment.
\n\u2022 Work experience gained in a similar multicultural environment. Preference will be given to work experience abroad.
\nYour academic and professional qualifications, professional experience and knowledge and experience considered as an asset must be described as precisely as possible in your application.
\n6. Interview and written test
\nCandidates may be invited for a written test and interview(s) with ECHA\u2019s selection committee. Further selected candidates will undergo reference checks focusing on managerial capability and will also be invited for an assessment centre and aptitude and competence test by personnel selection consultants serving in an advisory capacity to the selection committee.
\n6.1 Specific knowledge related to the post:
\n\u2022 Knowledge and understanding in your areas of experience that are most relevant to the tasks set out in Section 3;
\n\u2022 Knowledge of the institutional framework of the European Union.
\n6.2 General competencies8 and conduct required for the job:
\n\u2022 Excellent managerial and organisational skills, in particular ability to lead, motivate and develop a large team to the best of their potential in a complex and demanding environment;
\n\u2022 Capacity to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
\n\u2022 Ability to foster an environment that promotes trust, professionalism, transparency and respect for cultural diversity;
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills;
\n\u2022 Negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
\n\u2022 Excellent leadership ability in a multicultural and multilingual environment;
\n\u2022 Excellent interpersonal skills and a cooperative and service-oriented attitude;
\n\u2022 Ability to develop and coach fellow professionals;
\n\u2022 Excellent command of spoken and written English.
\nYour ability to communicate in spoken\/written English, and the knowledge, skills and competencies related to the job will be assessed throughout the written tests and interviews.
\n8 You can read more about the general competencies in place in ECHA through the following link:
\nhttps:\/\/echa.europa.eu\/documents\/10162\/17100\/echa_managment_competencies_en.pdf<\/p>\n

For native English speakers, your ability to communicate in your second EU language will be tested during the selection process. As this forms part of the general requirements stated under section 4.a General Requirements from above, any failure in proving the satisfactory level of your second EU language would lead to your exclusion from the selection.
\nInterviews, written tests and assessment centre participation may be organised remotely.
\n7. Placement on the reserve listIf you are judged to be among the most suitable candidates, on the basis of the criteria listed in sections 4, 5 and 6, you will be placed on the reserve list. The reserve list will be valid for
\na period of two years, with the possibility of extension.
\nIt should be noted that inclusion on the reserve lists does not imply any entitlement of employment in the Agency.
\nAt ECHA, we believe in continuous learning and flexible work assignments to ensure the best use of our human resources and to maintain a high level of staff motivation and expertise.
\nHence, your career at ECHA, once recruited, may lead you to another role within ECHA in the future.
\n8. What we offer
\na. Engagement and conditions of employment
\nSuccessful applicants may be offered an employment contract for five years as a temporary agent, in the grade AD 9. This contract may be renewed for a definite period. If renewed for a second time, the contract becomes indefinite. If the successful applicant from the external selection procedure is already a member of temporary staff 2(f) in the relevant function group or another function group, the Agency shall offer the person, in writing, the opportunity to be assigned to the post by means of mobility under the provisions of Article 6(2)9 or, subject to
\nthe establishment plan availabilities, Article 1010 respectively, if the person prefers to ensure continuity of contracts.
\nThe successful applicant will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to make an annual declaration with respect to any interests which might be considered prejudicial to his\/her independence. Moreover, before recruiting a member of staff, ECHA\u2019s Executive Director will examine whether the applicant has any personal interest which may impair his\/her independence or any other conflict of
\ninterest. To that end, the applicant, using a specific form, shall inform the Executive Director of any actual or potential conflict of interest. Applicants must confirm their willingness to do so in their application.
\n9 Implementing rules on the procedure governing the engagement and use of temporary staff under Article 2(f) of
\nthe CEOS:
\nhttps:\/\/echa.europa.eu\/documents\/10162\/17100\/MB_DECISION_03_2018_4_MB49_FINAL.pdf\/7087cc5b-2deeaade-0de0-bcdb47aa605d<\/p>\n

b. Salary & benefits
\nThe successful candidate will be recruited as a Temporary Agent Grade AD 9 with the basic monthly salary starting from \u20ac 8058,32, subject to an annual review of remuneration provided for in Article 65(1) of the Staff Regulations.
\nIn addition to the basic salary, ECHA offers a range of benefits which include allowances, such as a household allowance, an expatriation allowance (16% of the basic salary) and a dependant child allowance, as well as a welfare package including pension scheme, medical and accident coverage.
\nFor more information on the salary and on the allowances, please visit our website at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.echa.europa.eu\/about-us\/jobs\/what-we-offer.
\n9. Other information
\nFor more information on the selection process of temporary agents and on the contractual and working conditions, please refer to:
\n\u2022 Guide for Applicants: cd910e74-63ba-4cdd-b87f-29f0a77d0fea (europa.eu)
\n\u2022 Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities:
\nhttp:\/\/eurlex.europa.eu\/LexUriServ\/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:1962R0031:20140
\n101:EN:PDF
\n\u2022 Protection of personal data: The European Chemicals Agency will ensure, on its part, that your personal data is processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018\/172510 on the protection of personal data. Further information on how your data is processed and your rights as data owner is contained in the Guide for Applicants.
\nFor more information please open this link
\nApply Here<\/p>\n

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