Seconded National Expert (SNE) - European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Warsaw)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Border and Coast Guard 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:

• Support coordination and organisation of pre-return activities
• Identify and carry out pooling of good practices in pre-return activities
• Support development, planning, coordination and implementation of pre-return assistance activities
• Develop, implement, manage or support return-related projects
• Support or carry out administration of IT systems supporting return related activities
• Prepare reports, inputs, statistics, briefing notes, and responses to external enquiries
• Monitor correct implementation of assigned activities including respect for fundamental rights and Frontex Codes of Conduct
• Promote good practices and knowledge-sharing in the field of return

Are you eligible?

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

• Experience: At least 3 years of proven full-time professional experience in duties related to the tasks outlined in the job description; proven experience and knowledge in the field of activities outlined in the job description performed at European, Regional or National level; good knowledge and experience of any return-related activities and their practical implementation and management
• Languages: English (C1)
• Key skills: Excellent drafting, editing and communication skills in English, Ability to prioritize and work to deadlines under minimal supervision, Ability to work under pressure in relation to demanding tasks and heavy workload, Ability to work in possible crisis situations and under time constraints, Very high level of constructive, positive and service oriented attitude, High level of commitment, initiative and creativity

Contract and working arrangements

Hiring unit: Return Division (Pre-Return Unit or Return Operations and Voluntary Return Unit).

Position details

Reference

SNE/2026/04

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Seconded National Expert (SNE) at Frontex based in Warsaw (Seconded National Expert). The vacancy reference is SNE/2026/04. The role falls under the Eu’S Internal And External Security domain.

> Frontex - European Border and Coast Guard Agency > www.frontex.europa.eu | Pl. Europejski 6, 00-844 Warsaw, Poland | Tel. +48 22 205 95 00 | Fax +48 22 205 95 01

SECONDED NATIONAL EXPERT - JOB PROFILE

Seconded National Expert

(Return Division)

Tasks and responsibilities:

The Return Division consists of 3 Units, the Pre-Return Unit (PRE), the Return Operations

and Voluntary Return Unit (RVR) and the Post-Return Unit (POST).

Pre-Return Unit (PRE) consists of two sectors:

 International Cooperation for Returns Sector (INTCOR)

 Return Facilities Sector (RETFAS)

Return Operations and Voluntary Return Unit (RVR) consists of two sectors:

 Planning and Evaluation Sector (REPES)

 Return Operations Sector (ROS)

Post- Return Unit consists of two sectors:

 Reintegration Assistance Sector (RIAS)

 Counselling and Reintegration Support Sector (CRS)

This recruitment aims at filling few posts of Seconded National Expert: 1 in the Pre-Return

Unit, 3 in Return Operations and Voluntary Return Unit. Additionally, suitable candidates

may be placed on reserve list for future possible vacancies in the future.

Tasks and responsibilities in Pre-Return Unit (PRE):

Recruited Seconded National Experts will report to the Head of Sector International

Cooperation for Return in Pre-Return Unit.

The main specific duties of the Seconded National Expert are:

 To support the coordination and organisation of pre-return activities, including:

o Identification of Member States’ needs;

o Communication with Member States and third countries;

o Participation in pre-return activities as Frontex representative;

o Reporting and evaluation;

 To identify and carry out the pooling of good practices in pre-return activities;

 To support the development, planning, coordination and implementation of pre-

return assistance activities, including:

 Activities focused on streamlining Member States activities and procedures in the

area of pre-return activities, including cooperation with third countries;

 Capacity building activities in relation to Member States and third countries in the

area of return, according to instructions provided by the Unit’s management; Frontex - European Border and Coast Guard Agency

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 To develop, implement, manage or support return -related projects;

 To support or carry out administration of IT systems supporting return related

activities and processes;

 To prepare reports, inputs, statistics, briefing notes, responses to external

enquiries and other written input as required with respect to the scope of the

team, sector or unit’s activity;

 To monitor the correct implementation of assigned activities, including the

respect for fundamental rights and the Frontex Codes of Conduct by persons

participating in activities coordinated by the Agency;

 To promote good practices and knowledge-sharing in the field of return;

 To organize meetings, briefings, workshops, and facilitation of network

cooperation in the field of the Unit’s activities;

 To contribute to the process of planning and implementation of the Unit’s

activities, in particular, in terms of operational assistance to Member States;

 To support other activities undertaken by the team;

Secondary tasks

 Perform any other task as required by the line manager;

 Develop, maintain and store necessary business documentation.

Travel to locations outside of Frontex headquarters might be required.

Tasks and responsibilities in Return Operations and Voluntary Return Unit (RVR):

Reporting to the Head of Unit and under the supervision of the respective Head of Sector

the main duties related to this position are:

 Supporting the daily work of the Service Desk for Return Operations including:

o Identification and evaluation of needs

o Communication with return stakeholders in Member States

o Participation in return operations as Frontex representative

o Reporting and evaluation of operational results

 Contributing to the development of the operational planning and prioritisation of

the deployments of Standing Corps, including the development of the relevant

concepts and methodology;

 Conducting evaluation of operational activities in return, including the

development of the relevant concepts and methodology and drafting reports; Frontex - European Border and Coast Guard Agency

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 Contributing to the development and delivery of training content in the field

return, especially related to escort officers training including Standing Corps;

 Monitoring the correct implementation of assigned operations, including the

respect for fundamental rights and the Frontex Codes of Conduct by persons

participating in activities coordinated by the Agency;

 Supporting the development of operational plans, review of return related legal

and policy documents;

 Contributing to preparation of inputs, statistics and documents with respect to the

scope of the Team’s activity;

 Contributing to strategic evaluation to support the operational business;

 Supporting the information collection and drafting of reports to provide an overall

integrated picture of return operations and voluntary returns supported by the

Agency;

 Contributing to the running of the daily information and knowledge management

for the Return Operations and Voluntary Returns Unit;

 Identifying and carrying out the pooling of good practices in return operational

activities;

 Promoting good practices and knowledge-sharing in the field of return operational

activities;

 Organizing meetings, briefings, workshops, and facilitation of network cooperation

in the field of the Unit’s activities;

 Contributing to the process of planning, implementation and evaluation of the

Unit’s operational activities;

 Supporting other activities undertaken by the Sectors;

Selection criteria:

Professional qualifications, competencies and experience required:

Essential:

 Good knowledge of the EU legal framework on pre-return / return / post-

return activities as well as legislation related to Frontex and of the

functioning of EU institutions and bodies;

 At least 3 years of proven full-time professional experience in duties

related to the tasks outlined in the job description;

 Proven experience and knowledge in the field of activities outlined in the

job description performed at European, Regional or National level;

 Good knowledge and experience of any return-related activities and their

practical implementation and management.

Assets:

 Completion of national and/or EU return related trainings. Frontex - European Border and Coast Guard Agency

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 Experience in evaluating results of return or reintegration related

activities and support the strategic planning of operational activities.

 Experience in cooperation and negotiations with EU institutions, Member

States, Schengen Associated Countries, third countries and other

authorities;

 Experience in training design and delivery

Personal skills & competencies required:

 Excellent drafting, editing and communication (including presentation)

skills in English ensuring clear communication of complex subjects (C1

Level).

 Ability to prioritize and work to deadlines under minimal supervision,

under pressure in relation to demanding tasks and heavy workload, in

possible crisis situations, and under time constraints.

 Very high level of constructive, positive and service oriented attitude.

 High level of commitment, initiative and creativity (ability to propose

solutions and actively tackle upcoming tasks and challenges).

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 1 April 2026, 116 days ago.

The application deadline is 31 July 2026, 3 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 headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at Frontex see the Frontex institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Warsaw see our Warsaw location page; for related vacancies in the Eu’S Internal And External Security field browse our Eu’S Internal And External Security domain page.

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