IT Project Officer - European Commission (AD5, Luxembourg)
About this position
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# MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!
Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career
• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career
• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance
• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes
• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted
• Multilingual schools for your children
We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:
We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. 2ENER/COM/2026/746
To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.
For more information ec.europa.eu/work-with-us
STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS
In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:
> •
temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or
to perform highly specialised tasks.
> •
contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an
insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).
For more information on different staff categories
> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.
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# IT Project Officer
# Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) of the European Commission
Selection reference: ENER/COM/2026/746
Domain: Information Technology
Where : Unit ENER.E.2 - „Euratom IT Support“, Luxembourg
Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b – Administrator
Grade range: AD5-7
Publication deadline : 15.09.2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)
WE ARE
Unit ENER.E2 "Euratom IT support" is the IT unit providing support to Euratom activities in
Luxembourg.
This unit is responsible for the management of the IT infrastructure and the development of the
information systems in the fields of nuclear energy and nuclear safeguards. The tasks concern all
operational activities related to the IT infrastructure and equipment, end-users support and
applications development within the Euratom network, including the handling of significant
amounts of EU classified information.
WE PROPOSE
An interesting and challenging position for an IT project officer to become part of our dynamic unit.
You will be leading a team of intra-muros service providers, in charge of the development and
maintenance of the software applications used for Euratom Safeguards and hosted on a separate
secure network. You will also participate in the transformation of the IT landscape, in line with the
European Commission Digital Strategy.
WE LOOK FOR
A motivated, dynamic and communicative person with a strong background in IT Enterprise
environment.
The ideal candidate should be:
- able to manage and motivate teams;
- autonomous and ready to take on responsibilities;
- customer oriented, capable of integrating different points of view and of promoting a
collaborative approach.
Experience in coordinating/managing complex IT projects, Agile and PM2 certification or training will 4ENER/COM/2026/746
be considered as assets.
A good command of English is required.
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 ENER/COM/2026/746 in the subject.
No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 5ENER/COM/2026/746
## 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:
> •
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.
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.
> 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).
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For temporary agents under Article 2(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants , the
post is published directly on the EPSO website, without mandatory prior internal publication.
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 another 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. Candidates are required to undergo a security vetting that is conducted with the national administration of the Member State.
Type of contract and working conditions
The place of employment will be Luxembourg .
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) 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(2025)4716 on policies for the engagement and use of temporary agents
and with Comm
Position details
- Reference
- ENER/COM/2026/746
- Directorate-General
- ENER – Energy
- Vacancy Notice
- Download PDF
- Last Verified
- 24 July 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for IT Project Officer at European Commission based in Luxembourg at the AD5 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is ENER/COM/2026/746. It is hosted by ENER – Energy, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Information Technology domain.
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# MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!
Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career
• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career
• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance
• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes
• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted
• Multilingual schools for your children
We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:
We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. 2ENER/COM/2026/746
To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.
For more information ec.europa.eu/work-with-us
STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS
In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:
> •
temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or
to perform highly specialised tasks.
> •
contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an
insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).
For more information on different staff categories
> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.
3ENER/COM/2026/746
# IT Project Officer
# Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) of the European Commission
Selection reference: ENER/COM/2026/746
Domain: Information Technology
Where : Unit ENER.E.2 - „Euratom IT Support“, Luxembourg
Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b – Administrator
Grade range: AD5-7
Publication deadline : 15.09.2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)
WE ARE
Unit ENER.E2 "Euratom IT support" is the IT unit providing support to Euratom activities in
Luxembourg.
This unit is responsible for the management of the IT infrastructure and the development of the
information systems in the fields of nuclear energy and nuclear safeguards. The tasks concern all
operational activities related to the IT infrastructure and equipment, end-users support and
applications development within the Euratom network, including the handling of significant
amounts of EU classified information.
WE PROPOSE
An interesting and challenging position for an IT project officer to become part of our dynamic unit.
You will be leading a team of intra-muros service providers, in charge of the development and
maintenance of the software applications used for Euratom Safeguards and hosted on a separate
secure network. You will also participate in the transformation of the IT landscape, in line with the
European Commission Digital Strategy.
WE LOOK FOR
A motivated, dynamic and communicative person with a strong background in IT Enterprise
environment.
The ideal candidate should be:
- able to manage and motivate teams;
- autonomous and ready to take on responsibilities;
- customer oriented, capable of integrating different points of view and of promoting a
collaborative approach.
Experience in coordinating/managing complex IT projects, Agile and PM2 certification or training will 4ENER/COM/2026/746
be considered as assets.
A good command of English is required.
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 ENER/COM/2026/746 in the subject.
No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 5ENER/COM/2026/746
## 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:
> •
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.
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.
> 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).
6ENER/COM/2026/746
For temporary agents under Article 2(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants , the
post is published directly on the EPSO website, without mandatory prior internal publication.
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 another 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. Candidates are required to undergo a security vetting that is conducted with the national administration of the Member State.
Type of contract and working conditions
The place of employment will be Luxembourg .
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) 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).
7ENER/COM/2026/746
Grade
The recruitment grade, as well as the step in that grade, will be determined in accordance with
Commission Decision C(2025)4716 on policies for the engagement and use of temporary agents
and with Comm
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 Luxembourg. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.
Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 24 July 2026, 2 days ago.
The application deadline is 15 September 2026, 49 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 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).
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 Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page; for related vacancies in the Information Technology field browse our Information Technology domain page.
New to EU careers? Our beginner's guide walks through entry routes, EPSO competitions, and what to prepare. For application logistics see application tips and EPSO competitions.
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Source: This job listing was sourced from the official EU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: . Salary estimate based on EU Staff Regulations.