Project Manager - Procurement - European Commission (FGIV, Brussels)

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Position details

Reference

EC/2026/FPI/369759

Directorate-General

FPI - Foreign Policy Instruments

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

23 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Project Manager - Procurement at European Commission based in Brussels at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EC/2026/FPI/369759. It is hosted by FPI - Foreign Policy Instruments, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the External Relations 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.

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, (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/FPI/369759)

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:

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

to perform highly specialised tasks.

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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/FPI/369759)

# Project Manager - Procurement

# Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI)

# of the European Commission

Job title: Project Manager - Procurement

Domain: External relations

Where : Unit FPI.7 - European Peace Facility – Administrator for Assistance Measures, Brussels

Function Group : FG IV

Contract Type : 3b

Express your interest until : 18.08.2026 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)

WE ARE

FPI staff around the globe are proud of the work that they are achieving and have a strong sense of purpose and motivation. They take, and value, a high level of personal responsibility. A policy-driven approach, a focus on priorities, solutions and impact, combined with a welcoming and supporting atmosphere, are part of the service’s corporate culture. The service promotes professionalism and teamwork, encourages commitment and promotes respect. It also seeks to embed trust and fairness while prioritising effective communication at all levels.

The Service reports directly to the HR/VP. The Service works in close cooperation with the other Commission services, as well as with the EEAS, both in headquarters and in delegations.

As Secretariat to the Administrator, the Unit (FPI.7) is responsible for managing and implementing actions under the, off EU budget, European Peace Facility. The Unit works in close cooperation with the European External Action Service.

The European Peace Facility will fund actions with military and defence implications.

Activities include:

• financing of peace support operations led by regional or international organisations or third states;

• capacity building and provision of equipment to regional or international organisations or third states for military and defence purposes;

• jointly with the European External Action Service, ensure the timely coordination and consultation of relevant Commission services in relation to new EPF actions; (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/FPI/369759)

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annual reporting on EPF actions and results;

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providing the secretariat function for the EPF Committee;

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anti-fraud: ensuring that all actions implemented under the EPF take due account of the risk of fraud and other irregularities and that risk management is applied to financial and contractual implementation.

WE PROPOSE

We propose an attractive and challenging position as a Project Manager. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, friendly, and motivated team with a strong emphasis on collaboration.

The position will consist of supporting the management of projects in the area of defence and military assistance to EU partners worldwide by carrying out procurement activities, especially in the field of supplies, in close coordination with the operations teams of the Unit and the EPF Budget & Finance Unit (FPI.8).

WE LOOK FOR

We look for an experienced, dynamic, reliable, well-organised Project Manager with a good team spirit and excellent planning and coordination skills.

The successful candidate should be pro-active, flexible and able to organise the work independently with a strong sense of autonomy. Candidates should be able to adjust to multiple tasks even under tight deadlines.

A positive attitude, excellent writing and communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills and a good judgement are also essential as well as a good knowledge of EU financial and contractual procedures.

The candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience in EU procurement. An excellent knowledge of English is essential, and a good knowledge of French is an asset. Thematic knowledge of the portfolio of foreign affairs and Common Foreign and Security Policy / Common Security and Defence Policy is a strong asset.

The candidate/job holder must either be a holder of a valid security clearance up to the level of "SECRET UE/EU SECRET" or be willing to undergo the national security vetting procedure (in order to be allowed to perform their job). The candidate / Job holder candidate should be ready to conduct regular missions in countries benefitting from assistance measures from the European Peace Facility. (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/FPI/369759)

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

With a view to guaranteeing equal access to all, the Commission recruits from an open database of spontaneous applications. The present call for interests aims at helping the recruiters to identify potentially interested candidates within this database.

In practice, to express your interest, please follow the subsequent two steps:

1. If you are not registered yet in the open EPSO database, please do so at the following address: CAST Permanent . Please select under selection procedures for contract agent the

CAST permanent profile that best suits your education and experience.

2. You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order: 1. your CV 2. completed application form. Please send these documents by the publication deadline to FPI-7@ec.europa.eu indicating

the call for interest reference EC/2026/FPI/369759 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/FPI/369759)

## ANNEX

## 1. Selection

 Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a contract agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

• Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen;

• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service;

• Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the position;

• Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

• Have passed an EPSO CAST in the relevant Function Group for this position. At the stage of the application, it is sufficient to be registered in the EPSO CAST data base.

Qualifications:

(a) Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the Ministry of Education) will be accepted.

Languages:

• have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU 2

• AND have a satisfactory knowledge (minimum leve

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 17 July 2026, 5 days ago.

The application deadline is 18 August 2026, 25 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 23 July 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 External Relations field browse our External Relations domain page.

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