The interim will:

• Prepare the omnibus outcomes and contributions linked to the EFSA reorganisation on Biocontrol;
• Work on the simplification of the assessment process, including the drafting of a technical statement on lessons learnt;
• Participate actively in the drafting of the Guidance Document with the European Commission and Member States;
• Engage continuously in relevant OECD activities;
• Prepare, organise, and follow up on scientific workshops on new technologies to enhance and harmonise preparedness across Member States and the Commission;
• Support the management of the anticipated increase in workload related to confidentiality handling, in order to minimise the risk of errors and ensure compliance with legal requirements;
• Provide operational support to address legal and procedural implications linked to the handling of third-party confidential data, including the mitigation of potential downstream impacts on approval processes;
• Support the safeguarding of the robustness, consistency, and credibility of EFSA’s scientific outputs during this transitional phase.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of English (at least C1 level);
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Previous experience in safety and risk assessments;
• Previous experience in scientific and administrative support;
• Previous experience in data analysis and scientific literature research;
• Behavioural competencies: high level of commitment, political savvy, intellectual horsepower and ability to work with others. 

Assignment: initial contract of 3/4 months, with possibility of extension. Expected duration of assignment 12 months.

Salary: approx. €2326 per month before taxes.

Work modalities: office work is required on at least 2 days per week. Remote work is possible within 2 hours from EFSA's premises in Parma, Italy, for the remaining days.

Please, provide an English Europass template CV.

Il presente annuncio è rivolto a persone di genere femminile (F), maschile (M) e non binario (NB) ai sensi della Legge n. 300/1970, del Decreto Legislativo n. 198/2006 e del Decreto Legislativo n. 96/2026 ed è aperta a qualsiasi persona nel rispetto della diversity e dell'inclusività. Ti preghiamo di leggere l'informativa sulla privacy Randstad (https://www.randstad.it/privacy/) ai sensi dell'art. 13 del Regolamento (UE) 2016/679 sulla protezione dei dati (GDPR).