2. Seconded Zoonoses Expert, European Food Safety Authority, Parma, Italy

EFSA are looking for candidates interested in a fixed-term agreement on
secondment as Seconded National Expert (SNE).
Tasks of this secondment may include: management and planning of the Scientific Panel, data collection and analysis, communication with Commission services as well as external communication, production of publications, external relations, EFSA’s strategy concerning co-operation in communications, etc.

Interested candidates should have a university degree in an area relevant to EFSA’s activities, at least three years’ full time experience of administrative, scientific, technical, advisory or supervisory functions, gained after obtaining the relevant degree, at a level equivalent to the post, and a thorough knowledge of spoken and written English as well as a satisfactory knowledge of a second EU language for the performance of his or her duties.
Furthermore, they should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in the provision of scientific advice or risk communication or in another area relevant for the work of the Authority, demonstrate an ability to work within a team, to communicate effectively at all levels within the Authority and with its external partners, be able to work flexibly in a multicultural environment, demonstrate an ability to understand the underlying legislative and policy issues relating to the functions of EFSA scientific and communication activities, and have practical knowledge of IT tools.

Deadline for applications is 19/09/2010

More information in the attached vacancy