EU Career Opening: Competition for Administrators in the Field of Economics Re-opened

Selection Tests Now Available in All 24 EU Official Languages

Do you have experience in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics, or industrial economics? Are you interested in starting an international career within a multicultural and diverse team? If so, you have another chance to apply for the competition for Administrators in the field of economics.

Background and Re-opening Details

In the framework of open competition EPSO/AD/402/23, the online testing held on October 2-4, 2023, encountered serious technical issues. Many candidates were unable to complete the tests under appropriate conditions, leading to a pause in testing. EPSO has since identified a solution involving online exam-taking with automated proctoring under new modalities. To ensure fairness, the testing phase will be re-opened, requiring all candidates, including those who previously completed the tests, to retake them. This has been communicated to existing candidates in writing.

Key Changes

• 24-Language Regime: Candidates can now select any two of the 24 EU official languages for testing.
• New Testing Format: The case study has been replaced with a written test focusing on written communication skills.
• Application Review: Candidates must review and revalidate their applications, reconsider their test language choices, and update any relevant information.

Candidates who have already submitted applications will receive detailed instructions via their EPSO Accounts. New candidates are also welcome to apply.

Recruitment and Career Opportunities

Successful candidates will be placed on a reserve list and may be contacted by the recruiting services of EU institutions for targeted recruitment interviews. These interviews, conducted usually in English and/or French, are outside the selection process conducted by EPSO.

Fields of Specialization

Candidates can apply for one of the following fields:

1. Microeconomics/Macroeconomics: Involves policy analysis, economic forecasting, and the development of economic models.
2. Financial Economics: Focuses on financial market analysis, regulatory policies, and financial stability assessments.
3. Industrial Economics: Includes competition policy, market structure analysis, and industrial policy formulation.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, candidates must be EU nationals with full rights as EU citizens. They must have a thorough knowledge of one official EU language and satisfactory knowledge of another. Specific educational and professional experience requirements vary by field:

• Microeconomics/Macroeconomics: A university degree (at least 3-4 years) in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, physics, or engineering, followed by 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Financial Economics: A university degree (at least 3-4 years) in economics, finance, accounting, actuarial sciences, or related fields, followed by 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Industrial Economics: A university degree (at least 3-4 years) in economics or statistics, followed by 3-4 years of relevant experience.

For detailed requirements, please read the Notice of Competition and its amending notice on the apply page below.

Application Period

The new application period opens on May 28, 2024, and closes on July 9, 2024, at 12:00 (midday), Brussels time.

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