- Function title: Principal Adviser to the Director Central Route Charges Office & Finance (CF)
- Reference: NOC-CF-2025-AD/1060
- 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: Head of Unit or equivalent
- Job level: AD11-AD12 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic job title: Principal Adviser
- Number of posts: 1
- Duration of appointment: 3 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: EUROCONTROL, NATO or EU Secret
- Directorate/Service: CF/OFF - Office of the Chief Financial Officer
- Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
- Competition publication date: 13/11/2025
- Competition closing date: 11/12/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance, the Office of the Director Central Route Charges Office and Finance (CF) is responsible for the overall coordination of the Directorateโs activities and provides support and advice to the Director on strategic and policy matters.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Represent the Director CF in key meetings with the Board of Directors, Senior Management, Stakeholders and CF leadership. Actively lead and participate in bilateral meetings with Member States.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Candidates must fulfil one of the following requirements: Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, Public Administration), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF)Level 7 followed by at least 15 years of relevant professional experience including 10 years in management or strategic activities, or Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, Public Administration), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6 followed by at least 16 years of relevant professional experience including 10 years in management or strategic activities. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. Proficiency and experience in a strategic advisory role at senior level. Proficiency and experience in strategy development. Experience in managing or overseeing cross-functional projects, coordinating high-level initiatives, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Proficiency in managing a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in programme or project management. Experience in or understanding of a regulatory-driven environment. Political awareness and sensitivity of the current international aviation environment. Communication: You adapt your communication to different situations and audiences. Strategic focus: You develop business/service strategy in line with the Agencyโs strategy. Analytical thinking: You apply a methodical approach to complex information. Organisational Awareness: You understand influences and operate effectively in the broader context. Networking: You design networks with a view to developing strategic connections. 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 (oral/writing). The selected candidate will be required to acquire at least a basic knowledge of French (level A1) before the end of the probation period.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).