We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified candidate to take on the new role as Head of Horizontal and Cross-Sectorial Policies within the Internal Market Division. The Division has recently initiated a reorganisation, and the successful candidate will join the division’s management team alongside the Director and the Head of Sector Policies and Subcommittees I-IV. The new team will assume responsibilities for horizontal and cross sectorial policies, including: digital services, environment, climate, energy, competition, state aid, public procurement, EU MFF and programme participation, security, preparedness and general internal market legislation and initiatives.
Lead and develop the unit, including supervision, performance management, financial management and budget oversight. Manage recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensure sufficient training and foster a positive, inclusive working environment.
Coordinate and advise the unit on tasks related to the management of the EEA Agreement. This requires maintaining a good overview of ongoing issues in relevant policy areas.
Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high‑quality outputs, adherence to procedures and timely delivery of tasks, including coordination between EEA EFTA Member States and EU institution and relevant stakeholders.
Engage in relevant horizontal projects and coordinate input to documents and reports.
Contribute to the overall management of the Internal Market Division through active participation in the division’s management team, ensuring alignment between unit activities and divisional priorities, coordinating effectively with other units, and supporting EEA decision‑shaping. Assist the Director and act in her absence (shared responsibility with the head of the other policy unit).
Relevant university degree, minimum master's level
Top notch interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive
Solid knowledge of the EEA Agreement and experience with incorporating legal acts into the EEA Agreement
Relevant professional experience within a national administration or international organisation
Demonstrated leadership potential and motivation to develop further in this area
Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Fluency in written and spoken English
Working knowledge of at least one of the EFTA languages
Knowledge of the EU institutions, policies and procedures
Good understanding of the EFTA structure and organisation
Previous management experience
EFTA has a dynamic and diverse work environment with the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Here you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect.
EFTA also offers:
International career and learning opportunities.
An inclusive environment with high regard for cultural differences.
Competitive benefit package.
Grade: A5
Annual salary: EUR 135,583.80
Appointments are normally made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.
EFTA is an international organisation, and the salaries and related payments are normally exempt from income taxation by the EFTA Member States and in the host states of the EFTA duty stations. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply.
This position is open to nationals of all the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
Applicants must apply via the EFTA e-recruitment tool. Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered.
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Deadline for applications: Sunday 21 June 2026
