JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Team Leader

DG INTPA of the European Commission

Selection reference: INTPA/COM/2025/1804
Domain*: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION and DEVELOPMENT
Where: Unit INTPA.R.6 – Finance and Contracts for Centralised Operations – Brussels
Staff category and Function Group: Temporary agent 2b – Administrator
Grade range: AD5-7
Publication deadline: 12.09.2025 – 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The mission of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is to contribute to
sustainable development, the eradication of poverty, to peace and to the protection of human
rights, through international partnerships that uphold and promote European values and interests.
DG INTPA has a leading role in formulating EU policies in the area of international cooperation and
building partnerships with countries and international organization across the globe.

INTPA R6 is the Finance and Contracts Unit for the Directorates D, E, F, G and R as well as Units 01
& 02. It supports the work of 26 Units which centrally manage programmes financed through
diverse instruments, including the thematic pillar of the Neighbourhood, Development and
International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (Global Europe) and the European Instrument
for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC).

WE PROPOSE

Leading a team of 4 colleagues, a position of Head of Sector for financial instruments and
budgetary guarantees, in charge of coordinating and supervising all financing, contracting and
payment activities for the sector’s portfolio.

As part of these responsibilities, the jobholder will carry out the tasks and responsibilities of
financial verification (contracts/payments) and authorising officer by sub-delegation (payments).
This position involves a lot of interaction with and support to operational units for the drafting of
financing decisions, contracts, as well as preparing and monitoring forecasts and KPIs related to
contracts and payments.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a candidate with proven experience and track-record in the financial

(Reference: Selection reference INTPA/COM/2025/1804)

management of contracts and/or management of innovative financial instruments (such as
blending or budgetary guarantees), acquired either in an operational or financial unit. Team
management experience and proven expertise in the management of activities in the field of
international cooperation and development are an advantage.

A motivated and open-minded colleague willing to share his/her experiences with others and willing
to lead a team of dedicated colleagues to achieve its objectives, which implies a high-level of
responsibility and commitment.

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:
1. your CV
INTPA-R6-CV-
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[email protected] indicating the selection reference INTPA/COM/2025/1804 in the
subject.

2. completed application form.

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No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.