Intelligence analyst quality control analyst

• Anticipate relevant developments and customer needs in the respective geographic or thematic area of the Division and provide, at own initiative or as requested, intelligence analysis.
• Be responsible for quality control of intelligence products of the Division.
• Contribute to the work program of the Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity.
• Contribute to transforming the Division's objectives into activities and actions and assist the Head of Division in fulfilling their mandate.
• Proactively monitor geographic and thematic developments relevant to the Division’s task.
• Analyse and assess relevant data required for specific inquiries, verifications and/or controls carried out.
• Draft comprehensive analysis reports and/or updates to existing ones.
• Perform quality control of the Division’s products in terms of structure, clarity, brevity, objectivity, adherence to structural formatting guidelines, consistency in reporting and political sensitivity.
• Provide constructive feedback to colleague analysts and help them improve their analytical and writing skills.
• Contribute to maintaining contacts with relevant organisational structures of the European organization, the General Secretariat of the Council, Member States, the Commission and other international players.
• Develop and maintain contacts with EU stakeholders on working level in the different institutions, agencies and bodies.
• Contribute to the Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity (SIAC) work programme.

What they ask

• Have passed a valid EPSO CAST in FG IV, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV.
• Have completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• Have the capacity to work in the languages of the CFSP and external relations (English and French) necessary for the performance of their duties.
• Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.

Preferences.

• A profound background in intelligence analysis within an EU Member State intelligence or security organisation of at least 4 years.
• Strong drafting, communication and analytical skills combined with sound judgement.
• An excellent ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation, communication and management in a complex, multicultural environment.
• An excellent capacity to create constructive working relations with national authorities, civil society, international organisations and EU Member States.
• Excellent knowledge of the EU's internal and external policies and instruments, and of the functioning of the Union and its inter-institutional framework.
• Experience and knowledge of CFSP and CSDP.
• A working proficiency in English and a sufficient level of French (reading and/or understanding).
• Strong service attitude.
• Be a flexible team player.
• Experience of working in a team in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Experience in working with or within other EU institutions.
• Experience in quality control of intelligence products in terms of structure, clarity, brevity, objectivity, adherence to structural formatting guidelines, consistency in reporting and political sensitivity.

• Contract agent position (Function group IV), as per Article 3b of the CEOS.
• Security clearance: SECRET UE/EU SECRET is mandatory at the moment of application.
• Candidates shall fill a declaration of potential conflict of interest.
• Medical clearance is required.
• Applications by individuals who have dual nationality, of which one of a non-EU country, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• The organization strives to be a dynamic, respectful and inclusive Service, committed to gender equality and diversity.
• Adherence to the Principles of Professional Behaviour (integrity, transparency, respect, professionalism and accountability, and a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment).
• Application requires CV (Europass format) and cover letter in English or French, and the attached declaration of potential conflict of interest.