Policy Officer in the Political, Press and Information Section

We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to Iceland located in Reykjavik works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Icelandic government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Policy Officer (Local Agent Group 1) in the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the Delegation. The team consists of three people. There are occasional atypical working hours.
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of PPI Section, providing support, expertise and assistance.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• Reporting and analysis,
• Drafting of briefings and speeches,
• Maintaining positive relations with Icelandic national and local authorities, civil society and other stakeholders,
• Planning and organising public diplomacy activities,
• Media monitoring and press relations;
• Management of the Delegation’s website and social media;
• Assisting the Head of Section and Head of Delegation on other tasks as required.

The base salary, starting from ISK 1,053,183, will depend on relevant and verified employment experience.

The expected start date will be 01/11/2025.

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)

• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under the Icelandic law;
• Medically fit to perform the required duties;
• A University degree (at minimum bachelor) in political sciences, international relations, journalism, media/communication, or a related field;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the areas of responsibility described above;
• Excellent knowledge of English (C2 level), orally and in writing;
• Excellent knowledge of Icelandic (C2 level), orally and in writing.

Assets / selection criteria

• Proven experience in a diplomatic mission, international organisation, national Ministry or similar,
• Experience in an international/multinational environment,
• Knowledge of website content creation tools, graphic design programmes, editing software,
• Level of skills of time management (prioritising, organising and coordinating meetings and agendas).

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and Europass format CV, to the email address [email protected] (Reference 158511 - Political Officer) no later than Sunday 10/08/2025 at 23:59. A letter of reference from a previous employer may also be provided. Only complete applications received on time via [email protected] will be considered.

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check, and possibly a background check.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.

The Selection Committee will prepare a shortlist of candidates considered the most suitable for the post based on a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application.

The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to assess the suitability of the candidates for the post. The Selection Committee also reserves the right to test the candidates’ written / practical skills, and possibly to a final interview.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually; the candidates who have not been shortlisted will not. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or not) been recruited.

The Delegation will neither provide additional information, nor discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

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