JOB DESCRIPTION

Team Leader – Political Reporting

DG COMM of the European Commission

Selection reference: COM/2025/1529

Domain: COMMUNICATION

Where: COMM.C.BR – DG COMM Representation in Slovakia / Bratislava
Staff category and Function Group: Temporary agent 2b – Administrator

Grade range: AD 5-7

Publication deadline: 15.12.2025 – 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

We are DG COMM, EC Representation in Slovakia / Bratislava.

DG Communication (DG COMM), as a corporate communication service, promotes the policy priorities of the European Commission and contributes to bringing Europe closer to citizens. The Representations in all Member States play a crucial role in this. Their main tasks are:

• Support the President and the Members of the Commission by reinforcing the political and media profile of the European Commission in the Member States, including the preparation, organisation and follow up of visits of the members of the College. Representing the European Commission in the respective Member State towards national, regional and local authorities, media, stakeholders and citizens.

• Country-specific Economic and Political Information and Analysis: Representations provide the Commission with in-depth, accurate and timely information and analysis regarding relevant developments in the Member States and the views of the Government and, political parties, think tanks and civil society.

• Press and Media Communications: in cooperation with the Spokesperson’s Service, Representations communicate on behalf of the Commission.

• Outreach to Citizens: Representations provide outreach and communication to citizens and stakeholders/multipliers in the Member States, by managing information networks and by explaining the policy priorities of the Commission in a local context.

WE PROPOSE

DG COMM, EC Representation in Slovakia / Bratislava is seeking to hire a Team Leader – Political Reporting.

We propose an exciting and challenging position as Team Leader responsible for Policy Analysis and Political Reporting (referred to as political team). The main tasks include:

– managing the political team of the Representation and assisting the Head of Representation on various administrative, staff and financial matters related to the team

– providing assistance to the Head of Representation by gathering intelligence, reporting on political, economic and social developments in Slovakia and communicating the policies, actions and opinions of the Commission to the target audiences;

– managing the Representation’s contacts with the national Governments, Parliaments, social and economic partners, other stakeholders, think tanks and NGOs and ensuring that high level representatives of the Commission (e.g. Commissioners, Director Generals) visiting the country get to meet the key players in national political and economic life and that communication opportunities are facilitated;

– drafting speeches, notes and briefings for the Head of Representation and various Commission services and cabinets involved in a visit in Slovakia;

– producing reports and analysis on the reactions to EU policies in Slovakia and coordinating/contributing to the weekly reporting to the President;

– organising seminars, conferences and other events to build and maintain awareness of key EU policies and seeking third party endorsements from relevant stakeholders;

– representing the Commission at various events/meetings in Slovakia;

– organising opinion polls, surveys and studies and disseminating the results;

– working closely with the other teams of the Representation, managing the budget and human resources for the activities of the team (including external contractors if any) and contributing to the strategic planning, reporting and evaluation of the Representation’s activities.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a Political Reporting profile.

A highly motivated, dynamic and committed colleague who is a team player. S/he should have excellent political, analytical and drafting skills and be able to present key issues in a clear and concise manner. S/he must be able to work rapidly and effectively within tight deadlines. An in-depth knowledge of the national political and economic system is essential as is an excellent knowledge of EU policies and how they impact upon Slovakia. The candidate should have the capacity to lead and motivate staff as well as a good knowledge of the Commission’s administrative, financial and budgetary procedures. S/he must have an excellent command of the national language and a very good knowledge of English. S/he must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to network with a wide range of stakeholders from politicians to civil society interest groups. A high sense of responsibility and a pro-active and flexible attitude are essential assets.

Eligible candidates will be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following criteria:

Relevance of the education and of the professional experience;

Ability to communicate fluently in a national language of the country according to the place of assignment, as well as knowledge of the local context;

High quality drafting and communications skills;

Ability to work effectively in teams;

Job-Related experience: at least 5 years, Qualifier: essential;

Language: Slovak C2, English C1

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:
1. your CV 2. completed application form.
Please send these documents by the publication deadline to [email protected] indicating the selection reference COM/2025/1529 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.