VACANCY NOTICE FOR TEMPORARY AGENT SELECTION

About us (“We are”)

Unit HOME B3 is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the internal and external aspect of the EU policy on return and readmission, one of the cornerstones of the comprehensive EU migration and asylum policy. The Unit is responsible for developing policies to ensure the effective return, readmission and reintegration of third-country nationals having no legal right to stay in an EU Member State, in full compliance with EU law and fundamental rights. The Unit is organised in two sectors, one on return and the other on readmission. The readmission sector is responsible for facilitating and monitoring the implementation of readmission cooperation instruments and for the negotiation of new instruments. The sector ensures the overall monitoring of third countries level of cooperation on readmission (Article 25a of the Visa Code) and for policy tools which support readmission cooperation and reintegration.

About the role (“We propose”)

An interesting and stimulating position in a dynamic environment, working on one of the highest priorities of the EU. An opportunity to contribute directly to the EU’s engagement with third countries for the effective readmission of their nationals, a highly political and often sensitive area.

The post foresees administrative, research, coordination and organisational tasks to reinforce the team’s capacity to develop and implement return and readmission policies, tools and strategies of engagement with all stakeholders (EU Member States, third countries, other services and institutions and international organisations). There will be a particular focus on data and statistics management and analysis. The job involves supporting the

preparation and the organisation of Joint Readmission Committees and Joint Working Groups with third countries, expert groups and other meetings or high-level events in the area of return and readmission; continuous follow-up on planning and strategy instruments, maintaining contacts with stakeholders, and supporting negotiations.

Qualifications, experience and skills (“We look for”)

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic colleague, with a sense of initiative, team spirit, resilience and excellent planning, and organisational skills. The capacity to handle diverse tasks efficiently and adaptability to changing priorities are important for performing this work. The successful candidate will need to have good knowledge of the Commission’s internal procedures (e.g. ISC etc) and tools (e.g. RUE, DECIDE, ARES, CIS-Net, e-Greffe etc) and experience with preparing and organising meetings. The candidate needs to have knowledge and experience with data and statistics management and analysis. S/he needs to have a very good command of English, written and oral; knowledge of French would be an asset. Communication and drafting skills and experience with external relations and/or migration related issues would be an asset.

How to express your interest?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV
2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to HOME-B3@ec.europa.eu indicating the selection reference HOME/COM/2026/1667 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.

Eligibility

For eligibility, please consult this page with all the information needed.