Head of Country and Bilateral Cooperation Unit - 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 Country and Bilateral Cooperation Unit 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). Norway provides around 97% of the Grants and Iceland and Liechtenstein the rest.

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.

This position is open only to nationals of the EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and
Norway). For more details about our work and the opportunities we offer, please visit our website
at www.eeagrants.org.


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 26/2024

 

International Partner Organisations (IPO) Coordinator - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe?
Join our team as the new IPO Coordinator 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). Norway provides around 97% of the Grants and Iceland and Liechtenstein the rest.

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 are 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 28/2024

 

Officer - Customs and Goods Trade Relations Division (TRD) - VA 13/2024

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 in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. Start Date: 1 November 2024 or upon agreement
Job Reference:  VA 13/2024

 

Officer - EEA Coordination Division (ECD) - VA 14/2024

Do you want to be a part of an ambitious international organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration? The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers the opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join the EEA Coordination Division in Brussels. 

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 provides services for policy development, trade negotiations and implementation of free trade and cooperation agreements with countries outside the European Union. In Brussels this entails support in the management of the EEA Agreement, in particular in ongoing decision making for the continuing evolution of the EEA Agreement. EFTA’s Luxembourg office contributes to the development of the European Statistical system.

EFTA has established three Advisory bodies (ABs), the EFTA Parliamentary Committee, the EFTA Consultative Committee, and the Forum of Local and Regional Authorities. They advise EFTA States on EFTA’s strategic priorities as an intergovernmental organisation, on its policy orientations in the fields of cooperation with the European Union (EU) through the EEA Agreement and on its trade relations with third-country partners beyond the EU.

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


Division: EEA Co-ordination Location: Brussels Lattitude: 50.8462720094659 Longitude: 4.370340409394657 Category/Level: A4 Duration of Appointment: Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. Start Date: 1 February 2025
Job Reference:  VA 14/2024

 

Sector Officer - Civil Society - FMO

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe?
Join our team as the new Sector Officer – Civil Society 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). Norway provides around 97% of the Grants and Iceland and Liechtenstein the rest.

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 are 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 27/2024

 

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