Euromed and Middle East Unit - Delegation for relations with Arab Peninsula (DARP)

The Directorate-General for External Policies (DG EXPO) is made up of four directorates: Committees, Regions (covering interparliamentary delegations), Resources and Democracy Support. 

Staff of DG EXPO form a European team of advisers supporting the European Parliament's President and political bodies in their work on the EU's external policies. Colleagues in DG EXPO provide advice on matters of substance and procedure, liaise with other EU institutions and manage resources. The focus is on legislation, parliamentary oversight of the European Commission and EEAS, and support for parliamentary democracy. Most of the work is done in Brussels. 

We are the Euromed and Middle East Unit of DG External Policies of the European Parliament.

• We closely follow the Middle East Peace Process, developments in the GCC, EU relations with the Middle East and North Africa as well as Euro-Mediterranean policies;
• We organize inter-parliamentary meetings in the EP's premises and in the countries falling within our remit;
• We provide assistance and expertise to EP Delegation Chairs and Members;
• We act as EP Desk officers for the countries within our remit;
• We maintain relations with Parliaments of our counterparts.

• Providing support to all the EP delegations within the remit of the Unit, with particular focus on those for the relations with Arab Peninsula, Iraq, Palestine, Maghreb and Mashreq countries, and Israel as well as to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean. This will include attending and assisting with EP delegation meetings in Brussels (or Strasbourg), and providing organizational support for outgoing delegations;
• Attending and reporting on meetings, both within and outside the European Parliament, in areas of interest to the unit;
• Following and reviewing developments in EU bilateral relations with countries or regions covered by the unit;
• Researching up-to-date information and data for reports and briefings;
• Drafting contributions to reports, minutes, briefings, notes, draft letters or draft chair notes in English.

• Excellent English drafting/communication skills (research/academic background would be an asset);
• Good command of French and/or some knowledge of Arabic would be asset;
• A good knowledge of the countries of the Euromed Partnership as well as Middle-East countries falling under the remit of the unit;
• A good knowledge of EU external policy and recent developments;
• General knowledge of the structure and powers of the European Parliament;
• Ability to plan your work, meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Ability to manage and organize information;
• A team player with a diplomatic manner and excellent interpersonal skills.