ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

There are 2 SNE seconded short-term slots currently available, which are intended to be filled by means of this procedure.
Organisational setting:
The SNEs seconded short-term will be assigned to the O2-21 Team in the European Serious & Organised Crime Centre (ESOCC) Department, Operations Directorate, to support the Operational Task Force.
An Operational Task Force (OTF) is a temporary group of people consisting of representatives of the Member States and Europol.
It is based on a multi-national and multi-disciplinary approach and formed to carry out a specific project, coordinating intelligence and investigative efforts focusing on the criminal activities of one or more selected High Value Target(s) and members of their criminal network.
The Operations Directorate deals with the core business of Europol, improving the effectiveness and cooperation of the competent authorities in the Member States in preventing and combating serious and organised crime, as well as terrorism affecting the Member States (MS). This requires close cooperation with the Liaison Bureaux at Europol and via them with the Operational Teams in the MS.
Europol delivers a number of products and services to national law enforcement agencies to support them in their fight against international serious and organised crime, as well as terrorism.
Purpose of the secondment:
The SNEs seconded short-term will contribute to the activities defined within the operational plan of the Operational Task Force.

Reporting lines:
The SNEs seconded short-term will report to and work under the supervision of the Head of Unit O2-2 and Head of Team, O2-21.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The SNE seconded short-term will carry out the following main functions and duties:

REQUIREMENTS - ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential:

Desirable:

SELECTION PROCEDURE

HOW TO APPLY
Member States are invited to nominate their Seconded National Experts according to the selection criteria and profile, as specified in this document.
Candidates endorsed by the national competent authorities are required to complete the SNE application form available on Europol’s website in English.
The application form must be accompanied by a letter from the seconding authority to the Executive Director of Europol expressing willingness to second the candidate and certifying that he/she fulfils the requirements laid down in this notice of secondment.
Applications must be filled in electronically, duly signed and submitted by means of email to Europol’s Human Resources Unit, HR Operational Support Team, to C2-12@europol.europa.eu via the Europol National Unit of the Member State concerned, and, if necessary, the respective Liaison Bureau. Candidatures which are incomplete, are not accompanied by a supporting letter or do not comply with any of the above will not be considered.
Applications must be received by Europol at the latest on the day of the deadline specified in this notice of secondment. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Receipt of all applications is confirmed by an email of acknowledgement.
PROCEDURE
In view of the urgent need for SNEs seconded short-term to support the OTF in question, Europol has waived the requirement for an interview. On the basis of the letter indicated in section 5 and after checking that the candidate fulfils the requirements laid down in this notice of secondment, the Human Resources Unit makes a recommendation for the Deputy Executive Director of the Capabilities Directorate to endorse, as per the arrangements on the delegation of powers in Europol.
Should the Deputy Executive Director of the Capabilities Directorate endorse the secondment, it will be effected by an exchange of letters referred to in Article 4(4) of the Decision of the Management Board Decision of Europol of 21 March 2023 laying down rules on the secondment of national experts to Europol, specifying the details of the secondment, including as regards its duration.

COMPENSATION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The SNE shall remain in the service of the seconding authority throughout the period of secondment and shall continue to be paid by that employer. The seconding authority shall also be responsible for all social rights, particularly social security and pension entitlements.
During the period of secondment the SNE is entitled to a daily subsistence allowance paid by Europol, and may also be eligible for a monthly allowance depending on the distance from the place of origin. If the SNE receives any allowance from other sources similar to the subsistence allowance paid by Europol, this amount shall be deducted.
Detailed rules regarding the secondment of national experts to Europol are described in the Decision of the Management Board of Europol of 21 March 2023 laying down rules on the secondment of national experts to Europol, available on Europol’s website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ENQUIRIES / MEASURES OF REDRESS
All enquiries related to a selection procedure should be addressed to the HR Operational Support Team at the following email address: C2-12@europol.europa.eu.
As regards requests for the reason(s) candidates were found to be ineligible, or available measures of redress, candidates are referred to the Europol Recruitment Guidelines for SNEs available on Europol’s website for further information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Equal opportunity
Europol is an equal opportunity employer. We accept applications without distinction on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, national, ethnic or social origin, religion or beliefs, family situation, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications, experience and skills.
We live diversity and provide an inclusive work environment to all. We strive to recruit, develop and retain a diverse and talented workforce through application of equal opportunity and impartiality.

Privacy statement
Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC, applies to the processing of personal data carried out in the process of selection and recruitment of Seconded National Experts at Europol following the application of this Regulation to all administrative personal data held by Europol in accordance with Article 46 of the Europol Regulation.
For additional information, candidates are referred to the applicable privacy notice available on our website.

Security screening
Selected candidates are required to furnish a valid security clearance certificate before the start of the secondment. Failure to obtain or provide the requisite security clearance certificate at the requested level before the start of the secondment may render the offer of secondment invalid.
In case the security clearance certificate expires within six months of the start of the secondment, the renewal procedure will be initiated expeditiously. Europol may at any time terminate the secondment if the result of the security screening is not positive or the necessary security clearance level is not granted /extended.
The security clearance level required for this secondment is: CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL.

Main dates
Publication date: 28 October 2024
Deadline for application: 6 November 2024, 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone.

Contact details
For further details on the application process please call +31 (0) 70 302 5066 or +31 (0) 70 302 5022.