Bilateral Officer - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Join our team as the new Bilateral Officer at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) in Brussels.  

About us:

The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) - affiliated with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - carries out the day-to-day management of the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthen bilateral relations and partnerships between the Donor States and the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). EEA Grants are financed by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway. 

We are now entering a new funding period with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the current funding period with a budget of 2.8 billion euros.

The programmes in the new funding period will focus on these overall priorities: 

European green transition
Democracy, rule of law and human rights
Social inclusion and resilience 

Why join the FMO?

At the FMO, we offer more than just a job - we offer a stimulating and diverse international workplace with a trust-based culture. Our team of more than 50 employees coming from the EEA region, bring a rich blend of experiences and knowledge to our daily operations. We work closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), the15 Beneficiary States and various international partners. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career and contribute to meaningful results that make a difference.

Learn more:

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a dedicated team working towards improving economic and social progress and strengthening cooperation and partnerships in Europe, we encourage you to apply.   For more details about our work and the opportunities we offer, please visit our website at www.eeagrants.org.

Only nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway are eligible for this position.  


Division: Financial Mechanism Office Location: Brussels Category/Level: A4 Duration of Appointment: Fixed term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO) Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Reference:  VA 35/2024

 

Finance and Control Officer - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Join our team as the new Finance and Control Officer at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) in Brussels.  

About us:  

The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) - affiliated with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - carries out the day-to-day management of the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthen bilateral relations and partnerships between the Donor States and the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). EEA Grants are financed by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway.   

We are now entering a new funding period with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the current funding period with a budget of 2.8 billion euros.  

The programmes in the new funding period will focus on these overall priorities:   

  • European green transition  
  • Democracy, rule of law and human rights  
  • Social inclusion and resilience   

Why join the FMO?   

At the FMO, we offer more than just a job - we offer a stimulating and diverse international workplace with a trust-based culture. Our team of more than 50 employees coming from the EEA region, bring a rich blend of experiences and knowledge to our daily operations. We work closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), the15 Beneficiary States and various international partners. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career and contribute to meaningful results that make a difference.  

Learn more:  

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a dedicated team working towards improving economic and social progress and strengthening cooperation and partnerships in Europe, we encourage you to apply.   For more details about our work and the opportunities we offer, please visit our website at www.eeagrants.org.  

The position is open to nationals of the EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) and nationals of the member states of the European Union.  


Division: Financial Mechanism Office Location: Brussels Category/Level: A4 Duration of Appointment: Fixed term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO) Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Reference:  VA 37/2024

 

Head of Human Resources - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Join our team as the new Head of Human Resources at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) in Brussels.

About us:

The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) - affiliated with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - carries out the day-to-day management of the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthen bilateral relations and partnerships between the Donor States and the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). EEA Grants are financed by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway.  

We are now entering a new funding period with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the current funding period with a budget of 2.8 billion euros.

The programmes in the new funding period will focus on these overall priorities: 

  • European green transition
  • Democracy, rule of law and human rights
  • Social inclusion and resilience  

Why join the FMO?

At the FMO, we offer more than just a job - we offer a stimulating and diverse international workplace with a trust-based culture. Our team of more than 50 employees coming from the EEA region, bring a rich blend of experiences and knowledge to our daily operations. We work closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), the15 Beneficiary States and various international partners. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career and contribute to meaningful results that make a difference.

Learn more:

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a dedicated team working towards improving economic and social progress and strengthening cooperation and partnerships in Europe, we encourage you to apply.   For more details about our work and the opportunities we offer, please visit our website at www.eeagrants.org.

Nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway as well as nationals of the member states of the European Union are eligible for this position.


Division: Financial Mechanism Office Location: Brussels Category/Level: A5 Duration of Appointment: Fixed term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO) Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Reference:  VA 38/2024

 

Head of Unit Grants Management System - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Join our team as the new Head of Unit Grants Management System (GMS) at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) in Brussels.   

About us:   

The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) - affiliated with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - carries out the day-to-day management of the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthen bilateral relations and partnerships between the Donor States and the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). EEA Grants are financed by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway.    


We are now entering a new funding period with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the current funding period with a budget of 2.8 billion euros.   


The programmes in the new funding period will focus on these overall priorities:    

  • European green transition   

  • Democracy, rule of law and human rights   

  • Social inclusion and resilience    


Why join the FMO?   


At the FMO, we offer more than just a job - we offer a stimulating and diverse international workplace with a trust-based culture. Our team of more than 50 employees coming from the EEA region, bring a rich blend of experiences and knowledge to our daily operations. We work closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), the15 Beneficiary States and various international partners. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career and contribute to meaningful results that make a difference.   


Learn more:   


If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a dedicated team working towards improving economic and social progress and strengthening cooperation and partnerships in Europe, we encourage you to apply.   For more details about our work and the opportunities we offer, please visit our website at www.eeagrants.org.   


About the GMS Unit: 


The GMS Unit is responsible for the system development and user support for GrACE, which is acronym for Grants Administration and Collaboration Environment, including project management, analysis, implementation, testing, quality control and continuous maintenance of GrACE. GrACE is a documentation, information, reporting and business process system used daily by over 1000 users in 20 countries around Europe. The system is custom designed and planned by the FMO for the EEA and Norway Grants with the collaboration of an external software company for development and maintenance services. 


The GMS unit prides itself on giving personal and quality support responses to our users of the systems. This also includes analysing the support questions and improving GrACE where it would be beneficial to do so. GMS Unit is the liaisons between all the various departments in the FMO with an overview of all tasks and functionalities, and tailor GrACE and the information management systems to work optimally for both the FMO and all the users externally. 


In addition, the Unit is responsible for information management at the FMO. This work area includes document and records management, archives, and the development and maintenance of collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams within Microsoft 365. Additionally, there are new initiatives related to artificial intelligence, data protection, digital archives, and digital preservation done in cooperation with the EFTA Secretariat. 


The GMS Unit is also responsible for several other central systems, such as a central planning calendar, support portals for various topics and a tool used for banking integration. The GMS unit does not perform general IT tasks, as the FMO receives IT equipment and support from a service provider in the EFTA IT. 


The position is open to nationals of the EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) and nationals of the member states of the European Union.    


Division: Financial Mechanism Office Location: Brussels Category/Level: A5 Duration of Appointment: Fixed term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO) Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Reference:  VA 36/2024

 

Officer - Intellectual property and legal issues - Trade Relations Division

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration to the benefit of its four Member States Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

The EFTA Secretariat provides services to the EFTA States and has offices in Geneva, Brussels, and Luxemburg. The Headquarters in Geneva services the EFTA Council and supplies services for policy development, negotiations and implementation of free trade and cooperation agreements with countries outside the European Union. The Brussels office supports the management of the EEA Agreement and assists the Member States in the elaboration of input to EU decision making. EFTA’s Luxembourg office contributes to the development of the European Statistical system.

EFTA has established preferential trade relations – primarily in the form of free trade agreements and joint declarations on cooperation – with more than 40 countries and territories outside the EU and is continuing to develop this worldwide network. Regular travels are part of the role. 

This position is open to nationals of the EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland).


Division: Trade Relations Division Location: Geneva Lattitude: 46.2197682 Longitude: 6.1381131 Category/Level: A4 Duration of Appointment: Fixed term 3 years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. Start Date: 1 June 2025
Job Reference:  VA 18_2024

 

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