The Energy Community Secretariat is an institution set up under the Treaty establishing the Energy Community (the "Treaty"). The Energy Community is an International Organization with its seat in Vienna. The Secretariat has overall monitoring, coordinating and administrative functions in regard with the implementation of the Treaty by the Parties to the Treaty.
Based on the ongoing Energy Community Work Program, the Secretariat looks for a professional who is interested in an engagement opportunity at a position of ELECTRICITY MARKET EXPERT (ref.: ECS/05/2024).
Under the supervision of the Head of Electricity Unit, Electricity Market Expert shall be involved in the following tasks:
The role requires a strong service-oriented approach, emphasizing data confidentiality and professional ethics. Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills is vital for collaborating in diverse work settings and engaging with various stakeholders.
The Electricity Market Expert will be offered a contract for three years, with a probation period of 6 months, which may be renewed. The duty station is in Vienna, Austria.
The salary ranges are defined by the Energy Community budget. For this position, the Energy Community Secretariat offers a minimum tax-exempted salary of EUR 6.473. The final remuneration will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and outcome of the recruitment process.
The terms and conditions of employment adhere to the provisions outlined in the Energy Community Staff Regulations.
The commencement date of the employment is expected to be as soon as possible, preferably in June 2024.
According to Article 69 of the Treaty, the Director selects and appoints the staff of the Secretariat.
The Director will be supported in the selection procedure by a Selection Committee established in accordance with item III.15. of the Rules for Recruitment, Working Conditions and Geographical equilibrium of the Secretariat’s staff of the Energy Community. The Selection Committee will agree on the shortlist of candidates meeting best the selection criteria as referred to in this vacancy notice.
Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited, in May 2024, for an interview to take place in Vienna at the premises of the Secretariat, unless specified otherwise. They may be also invited to a written test in accordance with Article lll.18 of the Energy Community Recruitment Rules.
Any form of discrimination during the selection process is strictly prohibited, regardless of the grounds. All positions are equally accessible to any gender, with no consideration of race or creed. There shall be no favoritism towards specific individuals or nationals from any country, party, or signatory.
For applications to be valid, candidates must submit their application using the on-line recruitment form for the position. CV and motivation letter, must be attached.
Please fill in all the requested fields, avoiding sentences such as “Please find this information on my CV”.
Supporting documents (e.g. certified copies of degrees/diplomas, references, proof of experience, etc.) should not be sent at this point but must be submitted at a later stage of the procedure if requested.
Applications have to be sent by May 5, 2024, 24:00 CEST (submission date of recruitment form) at the latest.
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that your personal data will be stored and processed by the Secretariat in line with and for the period required by the purpose of the recruitment procedure.
For this particular position, a reserve list shall be established. The reserve list shall include shortlisted candidates and shall be valid 12 months. The recruitment procedure is deemed to be finalized once the reserve list expires.
The Energy Community Secretariat is committed to protect the right to privacy and has implemented measures to ensure data protection. If you want to learn more or have concerns, please send an email to data-protection@energy-community.org.
Should you encounter difficulties in submitting your application, please, contact recruitment@energy-community.org.