Job description

Policy officers provide guidance and support to senior officials in designing,  delivering and evaluating EU policies in a large variety of sectors, from foreign policy, to human rights, human resources and programme management. 

In their role, policy officers perform a variety of tasks including formulating analysis and solutions; devising strategies; implementing projects; coordinating work across departments and institutions; organising public consultations on EU actions and liaising with external stakeholders.  
 
Key qualifications

You must have a good command of at least two EU languages, a degree in a related discipline for entry at grade AD 5 (the entry-level for officials at administrator level) and several years’ relevant experience to join at a more senior level (grade AD 7). Key qualifications may vary so always check the specific requirements whenever a selection procedure is published.

Learn more about selection procedures and different staff categories.

You can also find available job opportunities or consult our traineeships page.