Officer Control, Technologies and Data

Job Description

EFCA/TA/AST4/2201 – OFFICER CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES AND DATA

Job description
Overall purpose

The jobholder shall be responsible to process and analyse data related to fisheries and fisheries monitoring and control activities and assist in the development of new methodologies and tools for data analysis and the development of new control technologies, thus contributing to achieve the objectives of the work programme for EFCA operational units and the general objectives of EFCA.

Functions and duties

Reporting to the Head of Unit EU Waters and North Atlantic, and as regards the day-to-day work under the direct supervision of the Head of Sector Risk and Data management, the tasks of the jobholder include, in particular:

• Contribute to the design of data collection activities;
• Develop and implement data quality checks and ETL processes;
• Explore datasets to identify patterns, trends, correlations, etc. (i.e. data mining);
• Prepare reports and tools (dashboard) for the dissemination of data analysis outcomes;
• Support the development of fisheries information systems and new control technologies (e.g. Remote Electronic Monitoring Systems - REM)
• Contribute to preparation and delivery of trainings related with fisheries information systems;
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and experience required
A. Eligibility criteria

• A level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma and at least nine years of professional experience after that diploma; or a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education and appropriate professional experience of three years and at least nine years of professional experience in addition;
• Thorough knowledge of English with a satisfactory knowledge of at least another official language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

B. Selection criteria

Essential

• Professional experience in the field of data management and analysis;
• Advanced knowledge and professional experience in management of data stored in relational database;
• Advanced skills in SQL;
• Advanced skills in ETL tools;
• Professional experience with the use of Business Intelligence tools;
• Facilitation skills to assist in the identification of data analysis methods and selection of results presentation;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in English;
• Excellent team working spirit and ability to contribute to a positive working environment.

Advantageous

• Relevant certifications or official trainings in the field of the profile;
• Proficient in the use of computer applications for data management and analysis, including relational databased management system (RDBMS) and geographic information systems (GIS);
• Knowledge of fisheries control technologies, including REM systems;
• Knowledge of fisheries reporting and monitoring systems such as ERS, VMS and AIS.

Conditions of employment

The successful applicants will be appointed as Temporary Staff members of EFCA, according to the provisions of Article 2(f), Title I of the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Union (CEOS). They must abide by the obligations of the Staff Regulations including the provisions regarding conflict of interest.

The successful candidates will be recruited in the grade mentioned in the title of the offered position.

Recruitment follows the rules and practices of EU Institutions and bodies. Successful candidates are offered a three-year contract as Temporary Agent with the possibility of extension for three further years and the possibility of a second extension which would convert a contract into an indefinite contract. The place of employment is Vigo, Spain.

Conditions

You must be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union.

You must be entitled to your full rights as a citizen;

You must have fulfilled the obligations imposed on you by law concerning military service.

You must meet the character requirements relating to the position you apply for.

You must submit a completed application for each post applied for.

Candidates may apply in any of the official languages of the European Union, but it would be helpful to apply

in English in order to facilitate the selection process, as the Agency follows a practice of using English as a working language. However, candidates are also requested to state their educational qualifications and positions held in the language of origin.

If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to submit supporting documents to prove the information provided in your application.

Submission of applications

Each application shall contain the following documents:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae in European format (that can be obtained at the following address
http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/home),

2. A duly completed and signed declaration of honour,

3. A motivation letter of 2 pages maximum including a clear mention of the post applied for and of your address for correspondence and for invitation to interview.

These three documents should be sent by electronic mail only to:
EFCAVACANCIESTA@efca.europa.eu

Please mention in the subject line your last name followed by the position reference:

• FAMILY NAME – EFCA/TA/AST4/2201

Please, note that only complete applications containing the above-mentioned documents and information required will be taken into account.

The closing date for submission of the applications is: 05/05/2022 at 24:00 hrs. (Brussels time)

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