The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO)

Scope: The EEA and Norway Grants operates through multi-year funding cycles, with Beneficiary States responsible for implementing the programmes. The FMO oversees and supports the implementation based on risk assessment and a results-based management approach. As a Sector Officer, you will ensure progress in the development and implementation of programmes, providing expert advice to Donors and Beneficiary States. You will manage a portfolio of programmes, leading programme teams within the FMO that cover results, legal, financial, communication, and country-specific issues. Building relationships with stakeholders based on trust is fundamental to the role of the Sector Officer. The new Sector Officer will support the Beneficiary States in the development of programmes under the new funding period. Additionally, the new Officer will assist in closing programmes in the previous funding period and assessing their results, including providing sector analysis. The Local Development and Social Affairs portfolio mainly includes two programme areas supporting more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities and public health systems: Local development, Good Governance and Inclusion Public Health In Local development, Good governance and Inclusion, the Grants focus on local investments in green initiatives, climate action, digital transitions, fostering resilience and strengthening local governance. The Grants promote socio-economic inclusion, equality, and diversity, and actively engage disadvantaged communities. In Public Health, the Grants focus on the development of public health systems, combat antimicrobial resistance, and promote mental well-being. The Grants support women's health, address gender-based violence, and strengthen patient rights. Focus on gender equality and digitalisation is relevant across the thematic areas and in some of the Beneficiary States, Roma inclusion and empowerment is especially relevant. You may also work with additional focus areas of the Grants. As part of your role, you will also engage in travel. You will report to the Head of Unit. Tasks: As the Sector Officer for Local Development and Social Affairs, your role will include: Monitoring sector developments and providing strategic advice: You will keep abreast of developments within the sectors and offer advice to Donors and Beneficiary States to ensure that the programmes align with the priorities of the Grants. Programme development and implementation: You will oversee and manage a portfolio of programmes, supporting their development and implementation. You will lead programme teams in the FMO. Primary liaison with Programme Operators: You will maintain regular communication with Programme Operators in the Beneficiary States. Clear and effective communication, along with strong collaboration, are crucial in this role. Assessing and supporting strategic cooperation: You will contribute to strategic relevance cooperation between institutions in the Donor and the Beneficiary States, aiming to optimise the overall impact. Engaging with Donors: You will lead the dialogue with Donors, providing updates on programme development, implementation, and sharing results. Additional responsibilities: You will manage any other duties as required, adapting to the dynamic needs of the role and of the organisation.

Scope: The EEA and Norway Grants operates through multi-year funding cycles, with Beneficiary States responsible for implementing the programmes. The FMO oversees and supports their implementation based on risk assessment and a results-based management approach. As a Sector Officer, you will ensure progress in the development and implementation of programmes and provide expert advice to the Donors and the Beneficiary States. You will manage a portfolio of programmes, leading programme teams within the FMO covering results, legal, financial, communication and country-specific issues. Building relations with stakeholders based on trust is fundamental to the role of the Sector Officers. The new Officer for the Culture portfolio will support the Beneficiary States in the development of programmes under the new funding period. Additionally, the new Officer will assist in closing programmes in the previous funding period and assessing their results, including providing sector analysis. The Culture programme area covers support to: cultural and artistic creation, outreach and exchange strengthening cultural participation and safeguarding the freedom of artistic expression, cultural diversity and information integrity, sustainable revitalisation and management of cultural heritage supporting local development. Focus on gender equality and digitalisation is relevant across the thematic areas and in some of the Beneficiary States, Roma inclusion and empowerment is especially relevant. You may also work with other programme areas, such as Local Development, Good Governance and Inclusion. As part of your role, you will also engage in travel. You will be reporting to the Head of Unit. Tasks: As the Sector Officer for Cultural Affairs, your role will involve: Monitoring sector developments and providing strategic advice: you will keep abreast of developments within the culture sector and offer advice to Donors and Beneficiary States to ensure that the programmes align with the priorities set by the Grants. Programme development and implementation: you will oversee and manage a portfolio of programmes, supporting their development and implementation; further, you will lead programme teams within the FMO. Primary liaison with Programme Operators: you will maintain regular communication with Programme Operators in the Beneficiary States. Clear and effective communication, along with strong collaboration are crucial in this role. Assessing and supporting strategic cooperation: you will contribute to the strategic relevance of cooperation between institutions in both the Donor States and the Beneficiary States, aiming to optimise the overall impact. Engaging with Donors: you will drive the dialogue with the Donors, providing updates on programme development, implementation and sharing results. Additional responsibilities: you will manage any other duties as required, adapting to the dynamic needs of the role and the organisation.