EFTA Surveillance Authority

ESA is recruiting a Deputy Director who will be responsible for leading the Environment, Energy, Financial Services and Public Procurement Unit (ENFIP) within the Internal Market Affairs Directorate (IMA) in co-operation with the IMA Director. Within ESA, IMA is responsible for monitoring the implementation and application of EEA rules relating to the internal market. This includes the free movement of goods, workers, services and capital, as well as horizontal policies such as public procurement, energy, environment, transport and food and veterinary law. In addition, IMA has some management tasks and direct enforcement within the internal market. ENFIP is one of the four Units in IMA. It monitors the implementation and application of EEA law in specialised fields such as environment and climate change, energy, financial services, banking, anti-money laundering, insurance and public procurement, while also liaising with EU agencies and overseeing compliance by national authorities. The successful candidate will: Propose courses of action in cases within the Unit’s scope. Set objectives and monitor performance , ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Empower and support staff , fostering professional growth and development. Ensure compliance with ESA procedures and drive continuous improvement in internal processes. Oversee recruitment and onboarding within the Unit, while promoting staff wellbeing and cultivating a positive, collaborative working environment. Manage the Unit’s relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective cooperation. Contribute to the IMA Management Team , assisting the Director in managing the Directorate as a whole. ESA is seeking a dynamic, well-qualified, and highly motivated professional with indepth knowledge of EEA law and sectoral expertise in at least one area within the Unit’s scope. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, exceptional interpersonal skills, and outstanding communication abilities. The successful applicant should possess the aptitude to guide and support team members in all aspects of case handling, while fostering their growth and professional development.

ESA is recruiting a Deputy Director who will be responsible for leading the Transport and Connectivity Unit (TCU) within the Internal Market Affairs Directorate (IMA) in cooperation with the IMA Director. Within ESA, IMA is responsible for monitoring the implementation and application of EEA rules relating to the internal market. This includes the free movement of goods, workers, services and capital, as well as horizontal policies such as public procurement, energy, environment, transport and food and veterinary law. In addition, IMA has some management tasks and direct enforcement within the internal market. The Transport and Connectivity Unit is one of the four Units in IMA. It monitors and enforces EEA law across transport sectors (aviation, maritime, rail and road) and connectivity fields such as telecommunications, audio-visual services, postal services, cyber security and information society services, handling complex cases on market access, public service obligations and security inspections, while ensuring compliance with newly adopted legislation and addressing high-profile regulatory issues. The successful candidate will: Propose courses of action in cases within the Unit’s scope. Set objectives and monitor performance , ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Empower and support staff , fostering professional growth and development. Ensure compliance with ESA procedures and drive continuous improvement in internal processes Oversee recruitment and onboarding within the Unit, while promoting staff wellbeing and cultivating a positive, collaborative working environment. Manage the Unit’s relationships with internal and external stakeholders toensure effective cooperation. Contribute to the IMA Management Team , assisting the Director in managing the Directorate as a whole.