Director-Ceneral

Odmeňovanie

Information about the position

An international organisation announces that the position will become vacant on 1 July 2027. The selection process will take place between May and December 2026. This call for applications is directed at a dynamic executive with several years of experience leading an organization of a comparable size and complexity.

Core responsibilities

• Ensures the operation of the Secretariat under the direction of the President and the Secretary of the Commission
• Coordinates the activities of functionaries and employees and is responsible for the execution of all tasks assigned to the Secretariat of the Commission
• Advises the Commission, supports its work, and presents initiatives at meetings
• Represents the Secretariat of the Commission in accordance with the mandate received from the President and the Secretary
• Maintains continuous contact with authorities of the Member States, international organizations, and sector stakeholders
• Controls the financial management of the Secretariat and ensures its efficient operation
• Appoints and discharges employees of the Secretariat

Core requirements:

• University degree (Master's or Doctorate) in law, economics, or engineering
• In-depth knowledge of Danube navigation, including its international aspects
• Extensive professional experience in the areas of activity of the Commission and related to relevant international organizations
• High level of self-motivation, strong leadership skills to manage daily operations, supervise staff, and foster a positive, productive organizational culture
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as computer skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and knowledge of one of the official languages of the Commission is obligatory

We offer:

• Work in an international environment with the diplomatic privileges of an international organisation
• Financial conditions
• The term of office runs from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2031 and may be extended for an additional four years

Additional eligibility condition for applicants

This call for applications is open exclusively to applicants who are citizens of Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, or Ukraine.

Requirements for the employee

• Candidates with education suit the position