Introduction
Position
The jobholder will work as a second national expert (SNE) under the supervision of the Head of the crime, markets and precursors (CMP) sector within the Policy, crime and markets (PCM) unit. The SNE will contribute to the development, further enhancement and promotion of the competences of the EUDA in drug markets, crime and security, particularly the practices of law enforcement. The post supports the EUDA’s goal to contribute to a more secure Europe.
To ensure effective execution of tasks, the vehicular language for this post has been defined as English.
Main duties
The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:
- assist in the conceptualisation, development and implementation of the monitoring of drug markets and crime in Europe, particularly in the field of law enforcement;
- contribute to the development of high-quality data reporting tools and instruments;
- liaise with relevant operational, policy and information collection bodies at national, European and international levels and with relevant scientific EUDA staff;
- support the development of the EUDA Reference Group on drug markets and crime;
- analyse and report on European data on markets, crime and drug supply reduction;
- monitor and analyse the main developments in drug-supply reduction activities and policies in Europe with a particular focus on law enforcement bodies and organisations;
- carry out the administrative and organisational tasks necessary for the successful implementation of the above-mentioned activities and tasks (including the preparation of work plans, meetings, contracts and ad-hoc reporting tasks);
- represent the EUDA in relevant scientific and institutional meetings and training events;
- any other tasks assigned by the Head of sector or the Head of unit.
The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA.
To perform the duties of the post and ensure effective communication with the different actors and stakeholders involved, the main working language required for the job is English.
Call details
- Open date: 13.11.2025
- Closing date: 23.01.2026, 23:59 (Lisbon time)
- Type of call: Job vacancy
- Contract type: Seconded national expert
- Reference: SNE.2025.01
- Grade: Not applicable
- Duration of contract: The initial period of secondment is between six months and two years.
Eligibility requirements
SNEs must have worked for their employer on a permanent or contract basis for at least 12 months before their secondment and shall remain in the service of that employer throughout the period of secondment. The SNE’s employer shall thus undertake to continue to pay their salary, to maintain their administrative status throughout the period of secondment and to inform the EUDA’s Human resources management sector (HRMS) of any change in the SNE’s situation in this regard. The SNE’s employer shall also continue to be responsible for all their social rights, particularly social security and pension. The SNE’s employer shall therefore explicitly express its agreement for the secondment prior to the application. Proof of such agreement will be requested from applicants during the recruitment process.
- Be employed by a national, regional or local public administration or an intergovernmental organisation (IGO);
- Be a national of an EU Member State or of any third country that has entered into an agreement with the EUDA on the basis of Article 300 of the Treaty.
- Have worked for their employer on a permanent or contract basis for at least 12 months before their secondment.
- Have at least three years’ experience of administrative, legal, scientific, technical, advisory or supervisory functions.
- Produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another of these languages to the extent necessary for the performance of the required duties (B2 level).
- An SNE from a non-Member State of the EU must produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one EU official language for the performance of his/her duties.
Essential requirements
- Evidence of at least 12 months of work with the current employer, in the drug area, on permanent or contract basis, on top of the years required.
- A degree in a field relevant to law enforcement.
- Evidence of working in a law enforcement body and experience of performing strategic analysis related to drug markets.
- Evidence of working at national and/or international level on drug issues.
- Evidence of networking experience at international level, both within the law enforcement community and with relevant partners outside law enforcement.
- Evidence of presenting results and/or findings of studies in written form and orally.