Group Leader Learning and Development

Contract length: 5 years (renewable)
Location: Stockholm
Indicative number of candidates to be employed: 1

Is this job for you? 

You will work in the Human Resources section in the Resource Management Services unit.

Reporting to the Head of Section Human Resources, you will be part of a team of approximately 4 people supporting the Centre’s work related to learning and development as well as performance management.

In this position, you will have a wide variety of tasks that will give you the opportunity to:

• Lead, line manage, and support the group’s staff, fostering effective team dynamics, encouraging a service-oriented mindset, providing timely and constructive feedback, and promoting professional development opportunities;
• Coordinate the activities of the Learning and Development Group, ensuring that they support the Centre’s strategic objectives, meet stakeholder needs and comply with the EU Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules, in particular in the following areas:
  • activities pertaining to the area of learning and development, such as skills/ learning needs analysis, training design, training deployment and training evaluation; 
  • the implementation of performance management processes (annual performance appraisal and promotion); 
  • the organisation of the Centre’s traineeship programme (including the trainee recruitment process, administration and support to trainees); 
  • the coordination of the staff engagement survey including support to senior management in the implementation of follow up activities.
• Develop, review and implement relevant procedures, guidelines and work instructions in accordance with the Staff Regulations and applicable Implementing Rules;
• Oversee and participate in the management of the group’s budgets, procurement procedures and contracts;
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff in all aspects of the group’s areas of responsibility; 
• Support organisational development and other human resource management actions when required; 
• Contribute to other activities of ECDC as required, within your field of competence.

What are we looking for?

Formal requirements

For your application to be considered eligible you must fulfil all the following requirements by the application deadline:

• A level of post-secondary education of at least 3 years attested by a diploma[1] and at least 6 years of professional experience[2] after that diploma; or a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education and at least 9 years of professional experience after that diploma;
• Thorough knowledge of one of the official EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of your duties[3];
• Nationality of one of the EU Member States or of Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and to be entitled to your full rights as a citizen;
• To have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service;
• Meet the character requirements for the duties involved[4]; and
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.

You will need to provide appropriate documents to show that you meet all of the above criteria.

Selection criteria

For your application to be evaluated further, you will also need:

• At least 4 years (following the award of the diploma) of recent professional experience acquired in positions relevant to the job description;
• A degree in Human Resource (HR) Management, or another related discipline relevant to the work of HR;
• Proven experience in managing a team or in coordinating tasks and work areas;
• Proven professional experience in human resource management including   learning and development and/or performance management;
• Very good ability to analyse, interpret and implement HR rules and regulations; 
• Proven experience in managing budgets, procurements and contracts; 
• Proven experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures;
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Additionally, we will assess the following competencies:

• Ability to empower, motivate and lead others; 
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships across the organisation;
• Strong sense of initiative, responsibility & integrity, as well as a constructive, positive and service oriented attitude; 
• Very high level of tact, discretion and confidentiality;
• Proven organisational skills and ability to plan and implement the work of a team, including under strict deadlines.

Depending on the number of applications received, the selection committee may apply stricter requirements within the aforementioned selection criteria.

Why ECDC ?

You will play an active role in making a tangible difference in public health. 

At ECDC you will join a team of more than 400 colleagues with diverse backgrounds and professions who work together for the common goal of helping countries prevent and respond to outbreaks and public health threats. Every position at ECDC plays an important part, and we cooperate closely for our collective goals. 

ECDC is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates without any distinction on grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion, or belief. 

As an ECDC staff member, you will have the chance to own or support initiatives impacting the health and well-being of people in Europe. 

You will be joining ECDC at interesting times. In October 2022, the European Parliament endorsed an extended mandate that will allow ECDC to adopt a stronger role in supporting EU Member States in the prevention and control of infectious disease threats and improve European preparedness and response. This includes real-time surveillance systems, mobilising an EU Health Task Force to assist local responses in Member States and building a network of EU reference laboratories. 
 

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health insurance, learning opportunities and flexible work arrangements such as flexible working hours and teleworking in the Stockholm area for part of the week. Additionally, you can work up to 10 days a year from outside the Stockholm area.

Depending on your experience, the monthly basic salary usually starts at € 5 437.91 and may be supplemented by various allowances including, as applicable, expatriation and/or generous family allowances. Salary is exempt from national tax and instead an Agency tax is deducted. We also provide financial support when relocating to Stockholm.

Our benefits package is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of our employees. 

Learn more about the benefits of joining ECD

How does our selection process work?

Our selection process takes, on average, three months from the application deadline. All selection processes include a remote written test and a video conference interview; some selection processes may include additional steps.

After a candidate has been selected for the position, additional shortlisted candidates can be placed on a reserve list. The reserve list may be used when ECDC needs to fill similar positions at the same level in the future. The reserve list is valid until 31 December 2027 and may be extended.

See an overview of the different steps in the selection process and the ECDC-candidate-guide.pdf (europa.eu) for a detailed explanation of the selection and recruitment process. 

When starting a new contract under the EU staff regulations, all new staff must successfully complete a probationary period of nine months.

How do you apply?

To apply for this vacancy, please create/ log in to your ECDC e-recruitment user account.

See detailed instructions on how to apply

Please submit your application well ahead of the deadline in case of technical issues and/or heavy traffic on the website. After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic email message confirming receipt of your application. Ensure that the email address you provide for your applicant account is correct and that you check your email regularly.

If you require any technical support please send an email to recruitmentecdc [dot] europa [dot] eu (recruitment[at]ecdc[dot]europa[dot]eu).

ECDC does not accept applications submitted after the deadline or applications submitted by email, mail or any other means.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified. You can see the progress of the selection process from within your e-recruitment account. 

Translations of this vacancy notice in all EU languages can be obtained by using the automatic translation function on this website.

 

Note: 

While this vacancy notice can be translated into all official EU languages from its English original, the language of day-to-day operations in the Agency is generally English. ECDC therefore prefers to receive the application in English.

Disclaimer: Please note that in the event of any differences in meaning or interpretation between the original English version of this content and a translation, the original English version takes precedence

We welcome your application!

 

Footnotes:

1. Only diplomas and certificates that have been awarded in EU member states or that are the subject of equivalence certificates issued by authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration.
2. Compulsory military service is always taken into consideration.
3. Candidates with a non-official EU language or English as their mother tongue must provide proof of their level of a second language with a certificate (B1 or more). In addition, in order to be eligible for a promotion through an annual promotion exercise the staff members have to have a working knowledge of a third EU language, as described in the applicable Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules. 
4. Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a certificate from the police file to the effect of non-existing criminal record.