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Justice Positions in EULEX Mission in Kosovo
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is looking for 30 experienced Rule of Law professionals (police, customs, justice and legal experts) to second to the EU's mission in Kosovo. The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) is the largest civilian mission ever launched under the European Security and Defence Policy. Its mandate is to assist and support the Kosovo authorities in the rule of law area through mentoring, monitoring and advising. This is an exciting opportunity to play a part in a high profile mission and to help deliver UK and European foreign policy objectives in the Balkans.
We are looking for experienced practitioners with a broad range of expertise who are able to put their skills to use creatively to contribute to the development of Kosovo's rule of law institutions. Some roles will include executive powers. Customs officers, judges and senior legal experts are particularly encouraged to apply.
Further details about the EU's European Security and Defence Policy Mission can be found on the Council Secretariat website and for more details on the EULEX Kosovo mission please visit the EULEX Kosovo website.
The International Secondments Team would like to invite applicants from suitably qualified people for the following seconded roles:-
HoM Office:
- Head of the PPIO/Senior Spokesperson EK0007
- Regional EULEX Kosovo Liaison Officer EK0025/2
- Legal Expert EK0049
- Gender Expert EK0053
- Chief of Finance EK0095
Customs Component:
- Deputy Head of Customs EK0462.
- Risk Assessment Advisory EK0469/2
- Customs Monitor EK0472
- Customs Officer EK0473/1
- Customs Operational Manager EK0474
- Customs Revenue Officer Coordinator EK0475
- Customs Revenue Senior Officers & Customs Revenue Officers EK0475/1
Police Component:
- Head of Financial Investigation Unit EK0316
- Investigator, FIU - EK0319
- International Language Assistant - EK0332/1
- Financial Intelligence Officer- EK0336
Justice Component:
- Interpreter/Translator EK0480
- Legal Expert - International Legal Cooperation Unit EK0502
- Legal Expert – Legal Policy and Legislation Unit EK0503
- ALL CRIMINAL JUDGES EK0523
- Legal Officers (EK0533-5)
- Prosecutors EK0543
Please note the EU requirements which will be the basis for the initial sifting of applications. For more detailed job specifications and in particular the applicants requirements – please check the EULEX Kosovo website.
You will also be able to download the application form from this website.
Applicants should send their completed forms and CVs to
EULEXKosovoRecruit@dfid.gov.uk
by 17.00 Sunday 22nd November. No exceptions will be made and late applications will not be considered.
Feedback - We will not acknowledge receipt of your application but we will notify all applicants whether or not they have been selected for nomination. The EU will make the final decision on the selection of candidates. Please note:- as we deal with a very large number of applicants, we regret that we shall be unable to give individual feedback. However we will consider each application very carefully and select applicants who best match the requirements.
Here are some notes on completing the Application Form:
EU Application forms are not as comprehensive as many CVs. Applicants should make good use of the box that asks them to say why they would like to join the mission; it is their opportunity to sell themselves. Only application forms will be forwarded to the EU so ensure you include all the relevant information in the form.
Please tick the box at the beginning of the application form marked "Seconded Status" and not "Contracted Status".
The above jobs are the only ones the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are supporting. Applicants should tick the "No" box stating if they are willing to serve in any position other than the ones applied for.
Some background on the FCOs secondment package are as follows:
Length of Secondment:
Initially for 1 year.
Salaries and Allowances:
EU member states determine and pay salaries for their respective secondees. There are no pension rights associated with these secondments. The EU will pay a per diem to national secondees to cover the cost of accommodation, food, etc.
Training and Briefing:
The FCO will facilitate pre-deployment training and briefings.
Insurance:
The EU will provide high risk insurance for emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation and limited cover whilst personnel are on duty. The FCO provides additional cover, details of which are provided prior to the successful candidate(s) being deployed.
Leave:
Leave allocation is decided by the EU.
Travel Costs:
The FCO will pay for travel costs for attending pre-deployment training. At the start and end of the secondment, the FCO will pay for an economy air ticket from the UK to Kosovo. Secondees will be entitled to one paid economy class return flight back to the UK for each 6 months spent in mission.