Policy Coordinator - European Commission (FGIV, Brussels)

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Position details

Reference

EPSO/2026/SG/469000

Directorate-General

SG - Secretariat-General

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

6 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Policy Coordinator at European Commission based in Brussels at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EPSO/2026/SG/469000. It is hosted by SG - Secretariat-General, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the European Policy domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener,

promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and

work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and

the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union.

Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and

inclusive place to work .

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Interesting and challenging positions with plenty of opportunities for training and

acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we

care about your work -life balance

• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare , accident and

pension schemes

• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are

strongly promoted

• Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and

inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of

profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers

and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working

environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly

welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where

each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full

potential. (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/SG/469000 )

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly

encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European

Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech

Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg,

Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the

merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member

State.

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non -permanent positions.

There are two categories of non -permanent staff :

> •

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or

to perform highly specialised tasks .

> •

contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an

insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or

manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed -term contracts (maximum 6 years in

any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite

duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential > data changes over time.

(Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/SG/469000 )

# Policy Coordinator

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Job title: Policy Coordina to r

Domain ** : EUROPEAN POLICY

Where : Unit SG C.4 – “Implementation Support” , Brussels

Function Gr oup : FG IV

Contract Type : 3b

Express your interest until : 31/08/2026 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time )

WE ARE

The Secretary -General of the European Commission ensures the overall coordination of the

Commission's work, supports the President, and oversees strategic planning and policy coherence

across all departments.

Directorate C of the Secretariat -General is in charge of strategic planning and programming,

foresight, better regulation and simplification, the implementation and enforcement of EU law, as

well as the multiannual financial framework and the annual management cycle.

Unit C.4 is responsible for developing a corporate approach and coordinating the Commission’s

support to Member States for the implementation of EU policies and the acquis. Unit C.4 is

responsible for identifying at an early stage across the priorities of the Commission and its annual

work programme the implementation needs, and the available EU tools and instruments to

effective deliver support to the Member States. For that purpose, the unit coordinates the

Implementation dialogues of all Members of College as well as their Annual Progress reports on

Simplification, Implementation and Enforcement. The Unit is also responsible for the coordination

for the preparation of the Annual Overview report on Simplification, Implementation and

enforcement.

Our mission includes:

• Overseeing and coordinating the organisation of the Implementation Dialogues;

• Collecting information from stakeholders as shared during the dialogues on needs

identified in the Member States for the implementation of EU policies and acquis;

• Identifying how EU funding across instruments (i.e. including but not limited to the

Technical Support Instrument) can help implementing EU policies and acquis;

• Contribute to the preparation of the Commissioners’ annual progress reports and the

Commission’s Overview Report on simplification, implementation and enforcement to

follow -up on progress in the implementation of political priorities;

• Collecting and disseminating best practices in implementing EU policies and acquis;

• Engage with EU institutions and the other bodies (e.g. Committee of the Regions and

European Economic and Social Committee) on implementation support issues. (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/SG/469000 )

Our mission is to support the European Commission's corporate approach to supporting Member

States in the effective implementation of EU policies and the acquis by coordinating

implementation support activities across policy areas. Th is includes fostering coordination

among Commission Directorates General and providing guidance aligned with the Commission’s

simplification and implementation agenda. The Unit is part of Directorate C which is responsible

for driving the simplification and implementation agenda. In this context we work closely with

the Simplification and Enforcement Unit to identify implementation needs and ensure that

support measures contribute to simplification objectives while facilitating the effective

application of EU legislation.

WE PROPOSE

Unit SG.C.4 is looking to hire a policy officer and offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly unit

that coordinates a new workstream and varied work.

The successful candidate will contribute to the coordination and strengthening of implementation

support actions towards effective implementation of EU policies and legislation. The role involves

working closely with Commission’s Directorates -General/Services, EU institutions, Member States

and stakeholders to identify implementation support needs, coordinate implementation support

activities, facilitate exchanges of best practices, and contribute to reporting on simplification,

implementation and enforcement priorities. The position also includes supporting the DGs and

Cabinets in the organisation of the Implementation Dialogues of Members of College; and the

preparation and follow -up of the Annual Progress Reports and the Overview Report on

Simplification, Implementation and Enforcement.

The position will also consist of liaising with portfolio DGs on policy -issues, consulting, coordinating

and ensuring contacts with other SG Units; coordinating and interfacing with Cabinets.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative candidate with a strong understanding of EU

implementation support processes and the tools available to assist Member States in delivering

EU policies and legislation.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Understanding of implementation support processes and relevant EU instruments.

• Proven ability to coordinate work across several policy domains and collaborate

effectively with different Commission Directorates -General.

• Experience in guiding and supporting DGs throughout reporting and implementation

monitoring cycles.

• Excellent coordination, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a

complex institutional environment.

• Ability to analyse and / or assess relevant data and information in order to develop and

monitor support to address needs identified from the Implementation Dialogues.

• Coordination skills for the complex preparation of the annual reporting cycle.

• Ability to prepare and/or coordinate briefings, working papers and other material.

• Ability to identify strategic policy areas with implementation needs and relevant tools (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/SG/469000 )

for implementation support in key policy areas, notably under the Commission Work

Programme.

• Curiosity, flexibility, ability to prioritise and work with tight deadlines, and desire to

continuously learn.

• Strong sense of collaboration with team members, sense of initiative and very good

inter -personal skills.

Previous professional experience in a Commission Directorate -General or another relevant EU

institution is required. The ideal candidate would be proactive, well -organised, and able to build

constructive relationships with a wide range of internal and

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 29 July 2026, 7 days ago.

The application deadline is 31 August 2026, 24 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 6 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the European Policy field browse our European Policy domain page.

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