Internal Control Officer - European Commission (AD5, Brussels)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Commission 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:

• Implement DG ECHO Anti-Fraud Strategy
• Conduct preliminary assessment of fraud allegations
• Collect relevant data and ensure follow-up with relevant stakeholders, including OLAF
• Provide internal and external communication on fraud related matters
• Assist operational units with internal control and anti-fraud expertise through development of guidelines and awareness raising materials
• Provide awareness training sessions
• Ensure required management and control systems are set up and functioning properly
• Participate in working groups with external and internal partners and stakeholders

Are you eligible?

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

• Education: Completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma
• Experience: At least three years of solid experience and expertise in Anti-fraud, Internal Control, Risk analysis and Civil Protection, Emergency Response and Humanitarian Aid including knowledge of anti-fraud approaches implemented by International Organisations, including UN and the Red Cross family and International NGOs operating in the field of Humanitarian aid
• Languages: English (C1), French (B2)
• Key skills: Strong background in anti-fraud measures, Substantive knowledge in Internal Control, Substantive knowledge in Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid, Substantive knowledge in Financial Management, Strong interpersonal skills, Ability to coordinate effectively amongst internal and external stakeholders, Good sense of analysis, Responsibility and initiative, Ability to work autonomously, Resilience and capacity to work under time pressure
• Eligibility: Must be a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen; must have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service; must be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; must produce appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Selection panel will choose a limited number of candidates for interview based on CV and application form
• Interview

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 1 to 3 years, extendable once for a maximum of 2 years.

Working arrangements: Brussels.

Hiring unit: Unit E.2 – Programming, Control & Reporting, Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Ope….

Position details

Reference

ECHO/COM/2026/1672

Directorate-General

ECHO - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

7 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Internal Control Officer at European Commission based in Brussels at the AD5 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is ECHO/COM/2026/1672. It is hosted by ECHO - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Humanitarian Aid domain.

INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER

ANTI-FRAUD OFFICER

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) of the European Commission

Selection reference: ECHO/COM/2026/1672 Domain: CIVIL PROTECTION, EMERGENCY RESPONSE & HUMANITARIAN AID Where : Unit E.2 – “Programming, Control & Reporting “, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b

Grade range: AD5-A 7

Publication deadline : 21.08.2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

ECHO E2 manages the horizontal processes related to the preparation and implementation of the

budget, strategic planning, budgetary reporting, internal control, compliance and assurance

processes, risk management, anti-fraud strategy, prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and

harassment, DG ECHO external audits and their follow-up, as well as the discharge in cooperation

with operational units and central services (SG, BUDG, IAS, OLAF). The unit is in the lead for

relations with European Court of Auditors, and the budget authority (European Parliament – COBU,

CONT – or Council Committees). The unit is also responsible for the coordination of the ABM/SPP

cycle (AMP, AAR, etc.), the annual humanitarian aid report, the World Wide Decision (WWD) and the

operational priorities (GGOPHA). In addition, it is in charge of strengthening DG ECHO's overall

evidence-based capacity. This includes methodologies for humanitarian needs assessment and

funding allocations. The unit develops methodologies to measure the impact and cost-effectiveness

of humanitarian aid and civil protection operations. ECHO/COM/2026/1672

WE PROPOSE

We propose a very interesting and challenging position of Anti -Fraud officer within a highly

motivated, experienced team in charge of the compliance issues. The successful candidate will

contribute to the implementation of the DG ECHO Anti-Fraud Strategy. The candidate will ensure a

preliminary assessment of fraud allegations, collect relevant data and ensure follow-up with

relevant stakeholders, including the European Commission Anti-fraud Office (OLAF). Provide internal

and external communication on fraud related matters, including with the European Council and

Parliament. Assist the operational units with internal control and anti-fraud expertise through the

development of guidelines and awareness raising materials and the provision of awareness training

sessions. Contribute to ensuring that the required management and control systems are set up

and functioning properly for the implementation of DG ECHO activities (humanitarian aid, civil

protection, etc.). Participate in working groups with external and internal partners and stakeholders.

Contribute to horizontal tasks such as planning and reporting, and the definition of DG ECHO Anti-

fraud strategy.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic colleague with a constructive team spirit, who will

contribute with the relevant expertise to the work of the unit. The candidate should have a strong

background and solid experience and expertise of at least three years in Anti-fraud, Internal

Control, Risk analysis and Civil Protection, Emergency Response and Humanitarian Aid including

knowledge of anti-fraud approaches implemented by International Organisations, including UN and

the Red Cross family and International NGOs operating in the field of Humanitarian aid. Substantive

knowledge in the areas of anti-fraud measures, Internal Control, Civil Protection and Humanitarian

Aid, and Financial Management is required. The ideal candidate is a colleague with strong

interpersonal skills, who is able to coordinate effectively amongst internal and external

stakeholders. We look for a colleague with a good sense of analysis, responsibility, initiative, and

able to work autonomously, delivering results within set deadlines; resilience and capacity of

working under time pressure is expected, strict respect of ethics and confidentiality is a clear pre-

requisite. Excellent command of written and spoken English is essential; good knowledge of French

is considered an asset and any other Member States’ languages would be an advantage. ECHO/COM/2026/1672

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV

2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to [email protected]

indicating the selection reference ECHO/COM/2026/1672 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. ECHO/COM/2026/1672

ANNEX

1. Selection

 Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a temporary agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

• Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen

• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service

• Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

• Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Qualifications:

In order to be recruited for this position, you must have at least a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma.

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the Ministry of Education) will be accepted. Furthermore, before recruitment, you will be required to provide the documents that corroborate the eligibility criteria (diplomas, certificates and other supporting documents).

Languages:

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have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU 2

• AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

> 2The official languages of the European Union are: BG (Bulgarian), CS (Czech), DA (Danish), DE (German), EL (Greek), EN (English), ES (Spanish), ET (Estonian), FI (Finnish), FR (French), GA (Irish), HR (Croatian), HU (Hungarian), IT (Italian), LT (Lithuanian), LV (Latvian), MT (Maltese), NL (Dutch), PL (Polish), PT (Portuguese), RO (Romanian), SK (Slovak), SL (Slovenian), SV (Swedish).

ECHO/COM/2026/1672

 What about the selection steps?

The post was published internally within the Commission, inter-institutionally, and brought to the attention of competition laureates.

In accordance with Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, applications from Commission officials, officials from other Institutions, and laureates of competitions have priority 3. If these candidates do not best fit the requirements for the position, the Commission can recruit a temporary agent.

A selection panel will choose a limited number of candidates for interview, based on the CV and application form that they submitted. Due to the large volume of applications, we may receive,

only candidates selected for the next step of the selection phase will be notified.

For operational reasons and in order to complete the selection procedure as quickly as possible in the interest of the candidates and of the institution, the selection procedure will be carried out in English and possibly in a second official language.

2. Recruitment

The candidate selected for recruitment will be requested to supply documentary evidence in support of the statements made in their application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a mandatory pre-recruitment medical check-up, carried out by the Commission.

 Type of contract and working conditions

The place of employment will be Brussels.

In case the successful candidate is not an official or a competition laureate, they will be recruited as a temporary agent under Article 2(b)/2(d) of the Conditions of Employment of Other

Servants , in function group AD.

> 3Officials from the Commission or other Institutions are invited to use the standard channels (Sysper or inter-institutional vacancy portal).

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 Grade

The recruitment grade, as well as the step in that grade, will be determined in accordance with

Commission Decision C(2013)9049 on policies for the engagement and use of temporary agents

and with Commission Decision C(2013)8970 laying down the criteria applicable to classification in

step on engagement.

The recruitment grade will be that of a new published competition or already planned in the field. If there is none, recruitment will be at the level of AD5. The Authority authorised to conclude Contracts of Employment (‘AACE’) may grant a grade AD6 or AD7 based on an assessment of the needs of the service, including without limitation the nature of the profile sought, the level of responsibility to be exercised or the labour market conditions for the profile in question, and on the duration of the candidates’ previous appropriate professional experience. The maximum recruitment grade is AD8, which may be granted under very exceptional circumstances.

The duration of the 1st contract will be of 1 to 3 years. The contract might then be extended only once for a maximum of 2 years and in the interest of service. The duration of the extension will be defined according to the General Implementation Rules in force at that moment, in accordance with Commission Decision C(2013)9049 on policies for the engagement and use of

temporary agents.

All new staff have to successfully complete a 9-month probationary period.

The pay of staff members consists of a basic salary supplemented with specific allowances,

including, where applicable, expatriation and family allowances. The provisions guiding the

calculation of these allowances can be consulted in the Conditions of Employment of Other

Servants. As a member of staff of the European institutions, your pay is subject to a tax raised by

those institutions.

The Eur

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AD5 runs from €6,153 (step 1) to €6,961 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €73,836 to €83,532 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 €984 per month at step 1 of AD5) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 7 August 2026, today.

The application deadline is 21 August 2026, 13 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 7 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AD5 see our AD5 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the Humanitarian Aid field browse our Humanitarian Aid domain page.

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