Policy Officer
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- Grade
- AD 8
- Contract
- Temporary agent · Agency's Temporary Staff
- Security clearance
- SECRET UE/EU SECRET
- Published salary
- €8,911/mo
- Deadline
- October 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Reference
- EDA/2026/187a
European Defence Agency
The European Defence Agency supports member states in developing defence capabilities and strengthening European defence cooperation.
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The Policy Officer supports EDA's top management by monitoring EU funding and cross-sectoral policy initiatives, liaising with EU institutions and Member States, and drafting strategic documents. The strongest stated requirement is at least five years of professional experience in security policy, defence, and strategic issues acquired after the minimum qualifying degree.
The role supports EDA's top management in strategic policy development and coordination, acting as the Agency's prime policy interface towards Member States and EU institutions to sustain the Common Security and Defence Policy.
What you would do
- Monitor and report on EU initiatives linked to EU funding instruments and cross-sectoral policies.
- Engage in working formations dealing with EU legislation and initiatives.
- Liaise with the European Commission, other EU institutions, bodies, and stakeholders.
- Contribute to position papers for internal use and circulation to Member States and EU institutions.
- Engage with Member States at defence policy and expert level.
- Prepare, review and support the definition of EDA priorities, objectives, and timelines.
- Provide support to top management including briefings, speaking notes, speeches and reports.
- Take on additional tasks as required in the interest of the service.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- National of a Member State participating in the Agency.
- Entitled to full rights as citizens.
- Fulfilled obligations imposed by laws concerning military service.
- Physically fit to perform duties.
- Thorough knowledge (minimum C1 oral and written) of one participating Member State language and satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2) of another.
- Hold or be able to obtain a valid Personnel Security Clearance Certificate at SECRET UE/EU SECRET level.
- University degree in a field relevant for the position (e.g. political science and international relations, with a strong focus on security and defence policy, strategic affairs).
- At least five years of professional experience in security policy, defence, and strategic issues acquired after the minimum qualifying degree.
Advantageous
- Professional experience with EU institutions and in dealing with EU legislative files.
- Understanding of military capabilities, capability development, defence technologies or R&T.
- Qualifications or recognised expertise in security, defence, and capability development or related fields demonstrated through specialised courses, training, publications or public interventions.
Contract and workplace context
Temporary-agent post. Contract duration, renewal, probation and grade conditions remain governed by the official notice.
€8,911–€10,083 per month
Official grid estimate before personal allowances, deductions and location adjustments.Application toolkit
Documents
- Applications are invited with a view to establish a reserve list for the post of Policy Officer at EDA.
- This list will be valid until 31/12/2028, and may be extended by decision of the Chief Executive.
- During the validity of the reserve list, successful candidates may be offered a post in EDA according to their competences in relation to the specific requirements of the vacant post.
- Inclusion on the reserve list does not imply any entitlement of employment in the Agency.Candidates must submit their application electronically solely via the EDA website.
- Applications by any other means (hard copy or ordinary e-mail) will not be accepted.
- Applications must be submitted no later than midnight.
- Candidates are reminded that the on-line application system will not accept applications after midnight (Brussels time, GMT+1) on the date of the deadline.
- Please note that once you have created your EDA profile, any correspondence regarding your application must be sent or received via your EDA profile.
Selection steps
- Applications must be submitted electronically solely via the EDA website.
- Applications must be submitted no later than midnight (Brussels time, GMT+1) on the deadline date.
- Most suitable applicants will be called for an interview and a written test.
- Candidates may be requested to take part in an assessment centre with individual and group activities.
- If recruited, candidates will be requested to supply documentary evidence in support of statements made in their application.
- Part of the recruitment process includes medical analyses and physical check-up with the Agency's Medical Adviser.
Source notice
Reference: EDA/2026/187a Directorate: Chief Executive’s Policy Office Security clearance: SECRET UE/EU SECRET Indicative starting date: 16/01/2027 BACKGROUND: The European Defence Agency (EDA) was established on 12 July 2004, and is governed by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1835 defining the statute, seat and…
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