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Open vacancies

Management positions are usually filled by officials of the European institutions. However, in certain circumstances, some positions can be opened to external applicants.

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Closed vacancies

Senior manager job profile

Senior managers include:

  • Directors-General
  • Deputy Directors-General
  • Directors
  • Principal Advisers

Directors-General are the top-level EU civil servants. They report directly to the Commissioner responsible for the policy area covered by their Directorate-General (DG).

Directors report to Directors-General and are accountable for the management of financial and human resources within their Directorates.

Key qualifications 

Senior managers are selected based on a variety of high-level qualifications. They must have management experience and be able to demonstrate leadership skills. They are also required to demonstrate high standards of efficiency, ability and integrity. Directors-General are appointed to grade AD 15 or AD 16, while Directors are appointed to grade AD 14 or AD 15. 

Documents for senior management selection procedures


Middle manager job profile

Middle managers include:

  • Heads of Unit
  • Heads of Department
  • Heads of Task Force

Key qualifications

Middle managers must possess the necessary skills to motivate and manage teams, expertise in specific policies or activities, and - where appropriate - relevant professional and management experience. Heads of Unit can be appointed to grades AD 9 to AD 14.

Documents for middle management selection procedures