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The EUDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe.

The position we are recruiting for is situated within the Public health unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of sector health and social responses, under the supervision of Head of the substance, harms and responses unit. The job holder will contribute to objectives and outputs that further enhance and promote the scientific competencies of the EUDA in the area of prevention of drug use and its consequences, including in the areas of health promotion, crime prevention and social responses to drug-related harms, in a systematic and integrated approach. Environmental, community-based, universal, selected and indicated prevention, early intervention and health promotion are key areas of focus. The job holder will be working within the framework of the EUDA’s mandate, responsible for implementing work programme activities, both sector-related and transversal.

Main duties:

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Act as a point of reference within the agency on health and social and responses to drugs, with a focus on prevention science and practice;
• Coordinate the agency’s monitoring, implementation and evaluation of drug prevention and related interventions (health promotion, crime prevention, quality standards, etc.);
• Play an active role in the agency’s work in the area of capacity building and training for drug prevention, including with the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) (1 ) and training of trainers, the prevention content-related e-learning platform PLATO, etc.;
• Support the agency’s projects in the area of prevention interventions across European countries and beyond, such as the X-change registry of evaluated programmes, Healthy Nightlife Toolkit, etc.;
• Keep abreast of the latest research and developments in the relevant fields and summarise scientific literature for the implementation of prevention interventions;
• Contribute to the agency’s core work and main data collection tools and products, including the European Drug Report, the Best Practice Portal, the European Responses Guide as well as new services developed by the agency; • Represent the agency in scientific meetings and conferences;
• Manage the administrative and organisational tasks relevant to the above, including the preparation of work plans, meetings and ad hoc reporting tasks;
• Develop and manage contracts with external providers in the prevention area;
• Any other duties stemming from the purpose of the post that may be assigned by the Head of sector and Head of unit. The job holder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA. In order to perform the duties of the post and ensure effective communication with the actors and stakeholders involved, the main working language required for the job is English.

L’EUDA est l’une des agences décentralisées de l’Union européenne. Basée à Lisbonne, elle est la principale source d’informations complètes sur les drogues et la toxicomanie en Europe.

Offre de stage

Le stagiaire sera affecté au sein de l’unité de santé publique, et le candidat sélectionné rendra compte au chef des tendances et de l’analyse sectorielles. Les principaux objectifs des stages au sein de l’Agence européenne des drogues (EUDA) sont les suivants :

a. donner aux jeunes diplômés de l’université l’occasion de faire l’expérience des objectifs généraux et du processus d’intégration européenne ;

b. fournir aux stagiaires une connaissance pratique du fonctionnement d’une agence européenne ;

c. permettre aux stagiaires d’acquérir une expérience pratique et une connaissance du travail quotidien de l’EUDA et de ses unités ;

d. offrir aux stagiaires la possibilité de travailler dans un environnement diversifié et multilingue, contribuant ainsi au développement de la compréhension mutuelle, de la confiance et de la tolérance ;

e. de permettre aux stagiaires de mettre en pratique les connaissances qu’ils ont acquises au cours de leurs études ou de leur carrière professionnelle.

Principales fonctions

Le candidat retenu sera appelé à s’acquitter des principales tâches et responsabilités suivantes :

• Soutenir l’équipe d’évaluation des menaces de l’EUDA et contribuer activement aux évaluations des menaces pour la santé et la sécurité lancées par l’EUDA ;
• Soutenir les activités liées à l’analyse des données sur le VIH, le VHC et le VHB chez les personnes qui consomment des drogues, et des données sur l’analyse des résidus de seringues (projet ESCAPE), et d’autres projets analytiques en TAS ;
• Soutenir les membres de TAS dans la gestion des réseaux d’experts et des processus de collecte de données ;
• Plus généralement, apporter un soutien aux réunions d’experts sectoriels de TAS, webinaires, publications, etc. Le titulaire du poste peut être amené à contribuer à d’autres domaines de travail, en fonction des besoins et des priorités de l’EUDA.

The EUDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe.

Traineeship offer

The trainee will be allocated within the Scientific coordination (SDI), and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Scientific director. The main aims of traineeships within the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) are:

a. to give recent university graduates the opportunity to experience the general objectives and process of European integration;

b. to provide trainees with practical knowledge of the workings of a European agency;

c. to enable trainees to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the EUDA and its units;

d. to provide trainees with the opportunity to work in a diverse and multilingual environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance;

e. to enable trainees to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired during their studies or professional careers.

Main duties

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the foresight (future-oriented) contracts in areas of technology and synthetic drugs;
• Support the work on setting up the new research database;
• Support in the preparation of the call for abstracts for LxAddictions26; • Support the organisation of the meetings of the new EUDA Scientific Committee (SC);
• Support management of key SDI projects and coordination activities. The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA.

The EUDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe.

The position we are recruiting for is presently situated within the Risks to public safety and security (SAS) unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of Action on new drugs sector. The jobholder will contribute to the EUDA actions that support and strengthen national and EU-level preparedness and responses to cross-border security and public health threats caused by illicit drugs, new psychoactive substances, their metabolites and precursors, as well as related substances such as adulterants, diluents and impurities, by providing expertise to detect, assess and respond to serious drug-related risks. In particular, the jobholder will contribute to the ongoing work of the EUDA to detect, assess and respond to public health and social threats posed by new psychoactive substances through monitoring, early warning, alerts and risk assessment, in order to support and strengthen national and EU-level preparedness and responses, and contribute to the health and security of the European Union.

The EUDA also intends to establish a reserve list for the post of scientific analyst for the international cooperation activities aiming to provide technical assistance to third countries (1 ). These activities are led by the Reitox and External partners unit and are managed in line with the agreed governance structure of each project. Candidates on the reserve list may be contacted according to the recruitment needs of the EUDA and receive an offer for engagement for the duration of the respective project.

The job holder will work as an SNE under the supervision of the Head of the drug markets, crime and supply reduction sector within the risks to public safety and security unit. The SNE will contribute to the development, further enhancement and promotion of the competences of the EMCDDA in the area of drug supply and drug supply reduction, in particular regarding the practices of law enforcement. The post supports the EMCDDA's strategy to contribute to a more secure Europe. In order to ensure effective execution of tasks, the vehicular language for this post has been defined as English.

The position we are recruiting for is situated within the Public Health Unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of Sector Support to Practice, under the supervision of the Head of the Public Health Unit. The job holder will contribute to objectives and outputs that further enhance and promote the scientific competencies of the agency in the area of support to practitioners and decision-makers. The job holder will be working within the framework of the EMCDDA Strategy and the new EUDA mandate, with the responsibility to support work programme activities, both sector-related and transversal.

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the tasks and responsibilities listed below. General tasks will consist of assisting with the input, processing, analysis, and reporting of data necessary for the production of the Sector’s outputs, including:

• search, identification, and filtering of publication databases for scientific literature;
• preparation and preliminary synthesis of information retrieved from scientific and grey literature;
• coordination and collection of information through online surveys addressing the agency’s stakeholders;
• applying and ensuring adherence to scientific protocols for checking the quality of information, extracting of data, and reporting;
• supporting the drafting of and ensuring compliance with standardised operating procedures to implement the scientific protocols;
• preparation and formatting of tables, graphics and methodological notes also for presentations by sector colleagues, Head of unit/sector.

Specific tasks will include:

• being responsible for the contents and format update of the Best Practice Portal (including the X-change Registry and any other projects as requested by the line managers) under the direct supervision of the Head of Sector;
• supporting the development and publication of the European Responses Guide (or any new products stemming from it);
• helping in the design, development, and inclusion of outputs in the EUDECIDE ecosystem and other projects as requested by the HoS;
• providing support with coordination meetings and contractor liaison;
• providing support in drafting practice notes and briefings;
• any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of unit/sector in relation to the purpose of the post. In order 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.

The EMCDDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Established in 1993 and based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe. On 2 July 2024, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) will become the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA). The EMCDDA is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age, race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation. For further information on the EMCDDA, please visit: https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/.

The position we are recruiting for is currently situated within the Executive Office (EXO) Unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of Team Strategic planning and performance monitoring. Under the supervision of the Head of Team Strategic planning and performance monitoring, the job holder will play an important role in supporting the agency’s strategic planning and performance monitoring and reporting activities. Core tasks for this post will include defining and monitoring the implementation of new qualitative and quantitative performance measurement indicators and tools, and to use the data generated to prepare high-quality reports and analyses. The job holder will also contribute to the review and development of the related management information system and the project management framework of the agency. The post requires a combination of strong technical and analytical skills, in addition to an innovation mindset, excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to remain effective under a heavy workload and demonstrate resistance to stress.

The EMCDDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Established in 1993 and based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe. On 2 July 2024, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) will become the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA).

The position we are recruiting for is currently situated within the Scientific Coordination Unit, and the selected candidate will report to the Scientific Director and work closely with the scientific coordination team. The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Scientific Director in his work aimed at developing cooperation and technical activities with the scientific community and external stakeholders. This includes the preparation of technical and scientific meetings, events and conferences; preparation and implementation of contracts for scientific activities; contributing to the preparation of technical reports and other technical documents aimed at facilitating cooperation between the agency and scientists, researchers and other external stakeholders; and providing support to the various scientific processes that are required for the team to successfully fulfil its responsibilities. The job holder, with the guidance of the Scientific Director and the support of the other team members, will also be responsible for various organisational and technical tasks related to the Lisbon Addictions Conference, including assisting with the development of the scientific programme. The job holder will also contribute to the implementation of the new mandate of EUDA related to research coordination and advice on research gaps and needs.

The position we are recruiting for is currently situated within the Risks to Public Safety and Security unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of the Risks to Public Safety and Security Unit. The job holder will be the senior technical expert in the competence centre established to support the network of forensic and toxicological laboratories active in investigations of drugs and drug-related harms. They will be responsible for leading the EMCDDA/EUDA actions that support and strengthen national and EU-level preparedness and responses to cross-border security and public health threats related to drugs, new psychoactive substances and precursors.
 

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• provide technical expertise related to the forensic analysis of drug-related samples, including bulk samples and body fluids;
• support data collection and information exchange with EUDA’s stakeholders, including EU institutions, Reitox national focal points and other relevant partners;
• manage the exchange of information and data on new developments and trends generated by the network, to advise and respond to queries and technical requests from a range of stakeholders, including from EU institutions, Reitox national focal points and other relevant partners;
• coordinate the EU network of forensic and toxicology laboratories established under the EUDA; • develop, in conjunction with the network, training to enhance the competence of forensic experts involved in the analysis of drug-related samples;
• promote the implementation of quality assurance schemes related to the analysis of drug-related samples and the further harmonisation of data collection and analytical methods at European level;
• support the further harmonisation of data collection and analytical methods;
• actively foster relations with existing forensic and toxicology expert groups and organisations active in the same areas as the network;
• organise meetings of the network;
• manage the preparation of rules and procedures for identifying and financing projects undertaken by the network and to oversee the development, updating, and revision of the EUDA’s guidance documents and operating procedures relevant to the post; • define and manage contracts of the network;
• provide technical expertise to EU institutions, Reitox national focal points and other relevant stakeholders;
• actively contribute to the evidence-based reports prepared by the EMCDDA/EUDA;
• represent the EMCDDA/EUDA in scientific and institutional meetings, training events, and any other events relevant to the work of the Agency.

The job holder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA. In order 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.

L’OEDT a l’intention d’établir une liste de réserve pour les agents d’appui administratif et administratif pour les projets de coopération technique (CT). Les candidats figurant sur la liste de réserve établie peuvent être contactés en fonction des besoins de recrutement de l’OEDT et recevoir une offre d’engagement en tant qu’agent contractuel dans le groupe de fonctions II pour fournir un soutien administratif et administratif à la mise en œuvre des projets de TC gérés par l’OEDT. La durée de la mission correspondra à la durée du projet TC concerné.

Le titulaire du poste sera affecté à l’unité de l’OEDT responsable de la mise en œuvre du projet concerné et fera partie de l’équipe de projet. Il/elle rendra compte au (à la) coordonnateur(trice) de projet et travaillera sous l’autorité du chef d’unité concerné(e).

Afin d’assurer l’exécution efficace des tâches assignées et de faciliter la communication avec le personnel et les intervenants, la langue requise pour le véhicule sera l’anglais.