FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

Under the authority of the Head of the Buildings and Installations Department, the incumbent assists the latter in running the department responsible for managing buildings and spaces, technical installations, equipment and furniture within the Council of Europe’s Directorate of Logistics.

* External recruitment procedure organised in accordance with Article 15B of the Regulations on Appointments. 

The incumbent performs the following key duties:

• helps to draw up and implement the department’s objectives; is responsible for assigning objectives in his/her own section and for regular appraisal of the performance of his/her team;
• organises and leads studies and projects for the development and conservation of the Council of Europe’s property portfolio, in particular the technical measures provided for in the Capital Master Plan (CMP); is responsible for budgets and deadlines and co-ordinates work within his/her team and with the other entities in the department and the directorate;
• evaluates interaction between maintenance projects and plans for buildings and technical installations and determines the impact on existing or future outsourcing contracts; proposes measures or changes to be included in these contracts through development of progress plans;
• is in charge of optimising the use of the Council of Europe’s properties in Strasbourg and elsewhere, in particular concerning the space utilisation policy, and developing existing or future facility management tools;
• supervises and coaches team members: sets objectives, assigns responsibilities, motivates staff and appraises performance; facilitates internal communication, fosters co-operation, team spirit and a harmonious working environment conducive to increased efficiency;
• advises the Head of Department and reports regularly on the activities of his section; reports regularly on the results achieved, flags up future needs, analyses the risks and opportunities involved in developments and/or events.

Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

Only applicants who best meet the following criteria will be considered for shortlisting.

Qualifications:

• higher education degree or qualification, preferably in engineering (building science) or architecture.

Experience:

• sound professional experience (at least four years) of performing similar duties in the fields covered by the vacancy notice, also including responsibilities in project and works management.

Language requirements:

• very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English or French) and good knowledge of the other.

Nationality:

• nationality of one of the 47 Council of Europe member states.

Age:

• under 65 years of age at the closing date of the vacancy notice.

Council of Europe staff members adhere to the values Professionalism, Integrity and Respect.

Essential:

• Leadership
• Management of teams
• Planning and work organisation
• Analysis and problem solving
• Concern for quality

For more information, please refer to the Competency Framework of the Council of Europe.

Applications

Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe on-line application system.  By connecting to our website www.coe.int/jobs you can create and submit your on-line application.  Applications must be submitted at the latest 15 September 2016 (midnight Central European Time).

The selection procedure consists of shortlisting, assessment(s), and a panel interview. Assessments may include one or more of the following: ability tests, behavioural questionnaires, job-related examinations, situational exercises, language tests, interviews and full assessment centres. At least one assessment will be eliminatory.

Depending on the number of applicants, the length of the required professional experience may be increased.

Candidates with the best results in the previous stages of the procedure (tests, exams, etc.) will, as a last stage of the procedure, be invited for an interview with a panel.

Following this competition, a reserve list of successful candidates, in order of merit, may be established. This list will be valid for two years with the possibility of extending it to a maximum of four years. It should be noted that placement on a reserve list does not give candidates the right to an appointment within the Council of Europe. The choice of candidates from a reserve list is not made solely according to the order of merit but also takes into account the requirements of the position to be filled and the qualifications of the candidates.

During the period of validity of the reserve list, candidates on the list may be offered employment on an indefinite-term contract. There is a statutory probationary period of two years.

The compulsory retirement age is 65.

Details on conditions of employment including salaries, allowances, pension scheme and social insurance can be consulted on our recruitment website.

Under its equal opportunities policy, the Council of Europe is aiming to achieve parity in the number of women and men employed in each category and grade. In the event of equal merit, preference will therefore be given to the applicant belonging to the under-represented sex.

The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

During the different stages of the recruitment procedure, specific measures may be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities.

The Organisation

The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading organisation in the protection of human rights, democracy and rule of law. It was founded in 1949 in order to promote greater unity between its members  and  now includes 47 member states, all having signed up to the European Convention on Human Rights.

By Statute, the Council of Europe has two constituent organs: the Committee of Ministers, composed of the member states’ Ministers for Foreign Affairs, and the Parliamentary Assembly, comprising delegations from the national parliaments. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe represents the entities of local and regional self-government within the member states. The Commissioner for Human Rights is an independent and impartial institution within the Council of Europe mandated to promote the awareness of and respect for human rights in member states.

The European Court of Human Rights is the judicial body which oversees the implementation of the Convention in the member states. Individuals can bring complaints of human rights violations to the Strasbourg Court once all possibilities of appeal have been exhausted in the member state concerned.

The Council of Europe has its permanent headquarters in Strasbourg (France) and in addition it maintains external presence in more than twenty countries. More information about the Council of Europe external presence.