Bilateral and Sector Officer - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Join our team as a new Bilateral and Sector 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 Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway’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, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). The EEA Grants are financed by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway.   

We have entered the new funding period of the Financial Mechanisms 2021-2028 with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the old funding period of the Financial Mechanisms 2014-2021 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 a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career and contribute to a meaningful European cohesion.  

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 EU are eligible for this position.  As Liechtenstein is the only Donor country that is currently not represented in the FMO, priority is given to candidates who are either nationals of Liechtenstein or Donor state/EU member state nationals with a permanent residence in Liechtenstein.


Division: Financial Mechanism Office Location: Brussels 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 18/2025

 

Country Officers - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Join our team as a new Country 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 Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway’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, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). EEA Grants are financed by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway.

We have entered the new funding period of the Financial Mechanisms 2021-2028 with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the old funding period of the Financial Mechanisms 2014-2021 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 60 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), the 15 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 a meaningful European Cohesion.

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 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 17/2025

 

Junior Professional Programme Geneva - EFTA Secretariat 2025-2026

Are you a passionate, driven individual looking to kick-start your career in an intergovernmental organisation? Or do you already bring a first work experience with you and want to know more about the EEA Agreement? Then welcome to our Junior Professional Programme, where we offer you a unique opportunity to embark on an exciting journey of professional growth and development.

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

We are looking for highly motivated and qualified Junior Professionals to fill two positions in Geneva as of 1 September 2025 for a duration of 11 months.


Division: All Units Location: Geneva Duration of Appointment: 11 months Start Date: 1 September 2025
Job Reference:  VA 10/2025

 

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