Main duties: • Supporting the Vice-President in his work by advising him on all issues arising within DG 4 • Advising and supporting the Vice-President in decision-making processes by ensuring that DG 4 departments prepare timely briefings, reports, analyses and recommendations • Supporting the Vice-President and senior managers in the co-ordination and implementation of the EPO roadmaps on HR and buildings, as well as providing assistance on specific projects • Drafting letters, briefings and articles • Co-ordinating and following up decisions taken by the President or Vice-President in DG 4's area • Ensuring smooth and effective communication with all hierarchical levels, within and outside DG 4 • Acting as facilitator within and outside of DG 4 • Any other duties as assigned by the Vice-President Procedure and timeframe: The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, supplemented as appropriate by interviews, tests and/or a personality questionnaire. It is intended to hold the interviews in calendar week 48 in Munich. Application until: 20 November 2016.