Vacancies for contract agents are sometimes filled through spontaneous applications followed by interviews of the suitable candidates. You can send us your spontaneous application using the online form here.
For a specific post for a contract agent (time-limited contracts) advertised by the Group, a specific contract agent vacancy online form will be available when there is a specific post advertised.
For your application to be considered, you must:
- Be a national of one of the member states of the Union (unless otherwise stated) and enjoy full rights as a citizen;
- Have fulfilled all obligations imposed on you by the laws on military service;
- Be able to provide character references appropriate to the performance of the duties concerned.
For functional reasons, a very good knowledge of English is required.
A good knowledge of one of the S&D Group’s other working languages is an asset: French, German or Spanish. Read more here: CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Knowledge of other official languages of the European Union will be taken into consideration.
The S&D Group insists, in particular, on the fact that these positions require availability and flexibility, a methodical approach, discretion, and a capacity for rapid adaptation to variable workloads. Candidates must be able to demonstrate initiative, both independently and as a team, and adapt to a multicultural environment.
Frequent travel outside Belgium may be required, especially to Strasbourg during the parliamentary sessions.
For more information on the different working areas, please click here or go to the S&D Group’s website.