Ref.
2025/EIGATPACE/13571
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Deadline date
2025/08/31 23:59
Duration of the assignment
Long term
Duration
18 months
Expert in Governance and transparency - Public Administration Cooperation Exchange (PACE) (M/W)
Département Gouvernance - GOUV > Pôle Justice
Published on : 2025/07/21
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
FRANCE
Mission description
Tasks description
Recognized for their solid technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of European administrative systems, the Expert will act in the project intervention areas using an approach consistent with the Expertise France methodology. He/she will be involved in the strategic orientation of the project, the adjustment of the action plan, mobilization of stakeholders and the quality assurance of all deliverables.
She/he will also provide direct advice, especially in the form of research and analysis reports containing proposals for action.
Deliverables
The expert is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the outputs as described in the Detailed Project Description. In addition, the expert holds responsibility for the production of the final outputs with which she/he is directly assigned.
In addition, the expert shall submit:
1. Concept notes for each of the outputs, clearly indicating the type of support, timeframe, content of the deliverable(s) and expert inputs (as and if appropriate),
2. Mission plans for international and local grantees, as appropriate, and review of the grantees' study visit reports prior to submission to Expertise France,
3. Coordination meetings - external (CME) minutes, documentation (when required),
4. Working group meetings agendas, documentation and reports,
5. Ad-hoc meetings documentation and reports,
6. Inputs for the Progress Reports and the Final Report,
7. Contribute to the development of the methodological framework and analytical tools for monitoring and measuring results throughout the project.
Project or context description
The Public Administration Cooperation Exchange (PACE) is a central action of the Commission Communication on Enhancing the European Administrative Space (ComPAct) and its Pillar 1, the Public Administration Skills Agenda.
Its primary objective is to strengthen cross-border cooperation, and support Member States in improving their administrative capacity for implementing EU law. It provides guidance on the identification, analysis, and potential adoption of best practices, in accordance with the specific needs and institutional capabilities of each participating country across the European Union.
Required profile
A postgraduate degree in International Relations, Public Law, European Studies, Political Science, Diplomacy, Economics, or equivalent professional experience.
A strong academic background and a proven professional track record in public sector reform and the coordination of European projects.
Professional experience
- At least 10 years of experience in technical cooperation with public administrations, in national or European contexts;
- Participation in at least two EU-funded projects focused on administrative reform or institutional strengthening;
- Proven experience in coordinating institutional exchanges, study visits, and peer learning processes between public sector organizations;
- Proven analytical, research and reporting abilities in English;
-Technical knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Access to information and institutional transparency (FOIA).
· Data governance and personal data protection (DGA, GDPR).
· Public sector human resources policies, capacity planning, and merit-based career development.
· Digital transformation and the use of emerging technologies (such as AI) in the public sector.
· European policies and innovation systems.
- Proven ability to translate European priorities into local action plans, while respecting regulatory frameworks and diverse institutional contexts.
Skills
- Strong sense of diplomacy, excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- Concern for quality – meets commitments and observes deadlines, while ensuring quality, efficiency and thoroughness in work, demonstrates a meticulous approach with an eye for detail and precision;
- Initiative, autonomy and responsiveness;
- Flexible and persevering personality, able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with partners;
- Decision-making, sense of organization, planning and anticipation;
- Significant experience in facilitation, tools and techniques for participative work.
Additional information
Places of performance
The Expertise France team will be based in Paris, the expert may work remotely or on the premises of other stakeholders and relevant ministries, as required and in agreement with the project manager (travel within Europe may be necessary).
Working language(s)
The working language of the project is English. Excellent report writing skills in English is an absolute requirement. Working knowledge of French will be considered an advantage.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
- Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
- Assessment of the candidate's skills in the sought-after domain
Deadline for application : 2025/08/31 23:59
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.