Engagement & External Relations Officer

**Engagement & External Relations Officer**

**EFSA/F/4/2024/04**

The **European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)**, based in Parma, Italy

is looking for a

**Engagement & External Relations Officer**

(Contract Agent, Function Group IV)

The purpose of this call is to establish a talent pool (reserve list) that may be used for the recruitment of staff when a position becomes available and will be valid until **31/**1**2/2025**. The validity of the talent pool may be extended.

**IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?**
- Are you a highly motivated professional with experience in stakeholders' engagement? Do you have a previous experience in external relations and networking with scientific organizations?- EFSA is looking for an engagement & external relations officer with the ability to deliver high quality work and result driven mind.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Design/implement effective participatory processes leveraging on innovative methods, tools and formats to ensure an open and transparent dialogue with stakeholders, to enhance EFSA's reputation and to help build trust in the EU food safety system, in line with the provisions of the Transparency Regulation and the goals of the EFSA Strategy 2027.
- Manage/coordinate institutional, stakeholder and scientific cooperation networks/communities in support of EFSA's activities in science and risk communication.
- Coordinate and/or handle enquiries from EFSA's institutional partners, stakeholders, applicants and/or citizens.
- Provide strategic advice on engagement activities, methods, tools, formats and approaches in relation to a particular issue, recommending effective wats to address sensitivities and to promote the understanding of EFSA's work by stakeholders and the public.
- Identify issues that may impact EFSA's reputation and make proposals to seize opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Draft briefings, annotated agendas, aide-mémoire and lines to take for stakeholder meetings, public and targeted events, institutional visits and other engagements initiatives.

**WHY EFSA?**
- You will play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 445 million EU citizens.
EFSA employs around 565 staff members, and its Scientific Committee and Panels engage highly qualified and independent scientific experts. Every position within EFSA plays an important part in creating an inspirational environment in which to work and develop.
- EFSA’s standards and values are driven by ethics and integrity and all staff is expected to act in a manner consistent with its principles, including fairness, transparency and impartiality in work practices and conduct towards other people.
- As an EFSA staff member, you will have the chance to make a difference to European food safety working in an international and dynamic environment. You will also be able to participate in several valuable networking opportunities across Europe.
You will be joining EFSA at an exciting time as we are implementing the EFSA Strategy 2027, aligned with the Transparency Regulation, which increased EFSA’s responsibilities towards EU citizens. The following are the objectives of the Strategy 2027.
1. Deliver trustworthy scientific advice and communication of risks from farm to fork.
2. Ensure preparedness for future risk analysis needs.
3. Empower people and ensure organisational agility.

**WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?**

**Life in Parma**

Parma is a lively city of around 200.000 inhabitants located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in Italy. Its centre is rich in art, with architecture from different periods and plenty of parks. Parma is famous for its food, surrounding picturesque countryside and medieval castles. It is strategically located between major cities like Milano and Bologna and within reachable distance from ski resorts, seaside and mountains.

**Salary, benefits and obligations**

In addition to the basic salary, EFSA offers a range of benefits:

- Wide range of leaves (e.g. annual leave, parental leave, public holidays) and flexible working hours. Besides working in EFSA’s modern headquarters located in the heart of Parma, staff members are also offered the possibility to telework.
- A comprehensive welfare package including pension scheme, medical, accident and occupational disease insurance coverage, unemployment and invalidity allowance, and travel insurance. Further information regarding rights, benefits, obligations and conditions of employment can be found at the following links:
Staff Regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants are particularly encouraged to take into consideration the information on Pre and post-occupational activities.

**WHAT ARE THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS?**

**I.** **Eligibility criteria**

**1.** **General requirements**
- Be national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway;
- Enjoy full rights as a citizen;
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by laws concerni