International Cooperation Project Manager & Safety Reporting Officer - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (FGIV, Cologne)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Union Aviation Safety Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Manage and implement international technical cooperation projects in line with objectives, timelines, and budget
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including EU institutions and partner organisations
• Oversee expert contributions, contracts, and operational activities
• Support financial management, reporting, and compliance with applicable rules
• Represent EASA in international engagements and project governance fora
• Assess, validate, and classify confidential safety reports
• Ensure data protection, de-identification, and secure handling of sensitive information
• Coordinate the allocation and follow-up of reported cases with relevant stakeholders

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Completed university studies of at least three years attested by diploma in a field relevant to the roles (business or public administration, international relations, engineering, European or international law)
• Experience: For International Cooperation Project Management: International project, programme or technical cooperation management in aviation, with familiarity of EU funded project mechanisms. For Safety Reporting: analysing safety reports and establishing preliminary assessments of aviation safety occurrences
• Languages: EU language (C1), EU language (B2), English (C1)
• Key skills: Project Management Skills, General understanding of EASA regulations & aviation safety standards, Contract & Supplier Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Driven Analysis & Interpretation, Occurrence Reporting, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Flexibility & Change Adaptability
• Eligibility: Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Entitled to the full rights as a citizen. Fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved (police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record). Physically fit to perform the duties linked to the po…

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Assessment of professional skills and competences
• Language assessment (English oral and written skills assessed throughout assessment phase; further language assessment may be organised where necessary)
• Mandatory pre-employment requirements verification

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 3 years with possibility of extension.

Working arrangements: Cologne, Germany (relocation is required). 40 hrs per week on a full-time working pattern. Flexible working arrangements..

Hiring unit: EASA.

Position details

Reference

EASA/FGIV/2026/1010

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

27 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for International Cooperation Project Manager & Safety Reporting Officer at EASA based in Cologne at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EASA/FGIV/2026/1010. The role falls under the International Cooperation And Development domain.

Type of Selection:External

Contract Type:Contract agent

Function Group:FG IV

Section:

Deadline for application:17/09/2026 23:59 CET

Experience Level:Professional

Approx. number of candidates on reserve list:10

Location:Cologne, Germany

Monthly gross compensation (€):4,449.31 - 6,444.59

Who we are

EASA is the leading aviation authority in Europe. A career at EASA means contributing to our vision for an ever safer and greener civil aviation. As an EASA employee, you will be making a difference to the lives of about 500 million fellow Europeans: this is our shared purpose and it could be yours, too. From our headquarters in Cologne, Germany, you will work with top experts in a multicultural work environment.Diversity and Inclusion are part of our DNA and innovation is at the heart of what we do. We ensure that aviation is safe in all phases: beginning with the certification of the aircraft to the rules for the air operation and crew. For more information about the Agency please consult ourwebsite and take a look at ourorganisation structure.Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage applications from female candidates.

Job Overview

We are recruiting professionals to contribute to EASA’s safety mission across two complementary areas:

(1) International Cooperation Project Management

(2) Safety Reporting

In the area of International Cooperation Project Management you will ensure the successful implementation of international technical cooperation projects to enhance global aviation safety. The role combines end-to-end project management with hands-on operational coordination and implementation.

In the area of Safety Reporting you will contribute to the identification and mitigation of aviation safety issues by managing confidential safety reports.

Through this vacancy, we intend to fill positions in both areas.

General Accountabilities

- Contribute to aviation safety objectives - Manage processes and deliver outputs with quality and accuracy, in line with applicable procedures and standards - Analyse information and support decision-making and operational effectiveness - Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective delivery of activities - Ensure compliance and integrity of processes, safeguarding confidentiality, transparency, and accountability in all activities - Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and working methods, and support the evolution of practices within the assigned domain

Specific Accountabilities

International Cooperation Project Management:

You will support the delivery of international technical cooperation activities by:

- Managing and implementing projects in line with objectives, timelines, and budget - Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including EU institutions and partner organisations - Overseeing expert contributions, contracts, and operational activities - Supporting financial management, reporting, and compliance with applicable rules - Representing EASA in international engagements and project governance fora

Safety Reporting :

You will contribute to the identification and mitigation of aviation safety issues by:

- Assessing, validating, and classifying confidential safety reports - Ensuring data protection, de-identification, and secure handling of sensitive information - Coordinating the allocation and follow-up of reported cases with relevant stakeholders - Supporting safety investigation processes and contributing to safety risk management activities - Maintaining reporting databases and monitoring the process delivering periodic statistics

Admission Criteria

The following constitute eligibility and essential criteria for the role and for being admitted to the selection process. Candidates not fulfilling these criteria by the deadline for applications,will be excluded from the selection:

- Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties (at least level B2). One of the required languages shall be English* - Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland - Completed university studies of at least three years attested by diploma in a field relevant to the roles (i.e. business or public administration, international relations, engineering, European or international law) - After obtaining the university degree, professional experience acquired in: - For International Cooperation Project Management:International project, programme or technical cooperation management in aviation,with familiarity of EU funded project mechanisms - For Safety Reporting:analysing safety reports and establishing preliminary assessments of aviation safety occurrences

*English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase. Further language assessment may be organised, where necessary, to verify compliance with the requirement to demonstrate knowledge of two EU languages.

Selection Criteria

The selection process is based on the assessment of the professional skills and competences listed below.While these are considered essential for performing the role effectively, candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered.

Professional Skills for International Cooperation Project Management

Project Management Skills

General understanding of EASA regulations & aviation safety standards

Contract & Supplier Management

Stakeholder Management

Professional Skills for Safety Reporting

Data Driven Analysis & Interpretation

Occurrence Reporting

Behavioural Competences

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility & Change Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Mandatory Pre-Employment Requirements

Prior to recruitment, you will be requested to demonstrate that you:

- Are entitled to the full rights as a citizen - Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service - Meet the character requirements for the duties involved (you will be asked to provide a police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record) - Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post (you will be asked to undergo a medical examination in a center indicated by EASA)

Conditions of Employment

Contract:3 years contract as Contract Agent 3 (a)with possibility of extension.

Working hours: 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern). Flexible working arrangements.

Salary:Basic salary:_EUR 4,319.72 - 6,256.88_ depending on work experience. Additional allowances depending on personal situation.

Location:Cologne, Germany (relocation is required).

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Cologne. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 21 August 2026, 7 days ago.

The application deadline is 17 September 2026, 19 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 27 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EASA see the EASA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Cologne see our Cologne location page; for related vacancies in the International Cooperation And Development field browse our International Cooperation And Development domain page.

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