AI and Digital Rights Analyst

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is organising a selection procedure to draw up a reserve list for the profile of AI and Digital Rights Analyst in the Justice Digital and Migration Unit. The selection procedure is published inter-agency and externally.

Background

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) provides independent evidence-based advice to policymakers and different stakeholders to help ensure full respect for fundamental rights across the EU for everyone. To this end the Agency collects and analyses information and data on a range of fundamental rights issues provides assistance and expertise to EU institutions and to EU Member States governments raises rights awareness communicates its findings and strengthens cooperation and ties between fundamental rights actors.

Justice Digital and Migration Unit

The position of AI and Digital Rights Analyst is based in the Justice Digital and Migration Unit at FRA and will underpin the work of the Unit in key addition the position can support the work of other Units with respect to research and related work on AI digitalisation and fundamental rights.

FRAs Justice Digital and Migration Unit undertakes research and data collection and provides policy-relevant advice on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU with respect to its specific areas of work which is divided across three Sectors: (i) Justice and Security; (ii) Data and Digital; (iii) Migration and Asylum. The Units outputs are primarily in the form of reports position papers and tools for practitioners alongside the regular provision of timely expert input and advice to different actors including EU institutions and EU agencies in the Justice and Home Affairs field as well as Member States on fundamental rights compliance as experienced by people in the EU.

The Units work in the area of AI and digital rights is primarily embedded in the Data and Digital Sector and extends to work undertaken by the Units two other Sectors. To date work has mainly encompassed research on subjects ranging from: artificial intelligence (AI) including a focus on fundamental rights protection through the implementation of the EUs AI Act; online content moderation focusing among others on the Digital Services Acts (DSA) implementation; as well as data protection covering the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive. The Units work in other fields such as internal security access to justice and migration and asylum (to name a few) variously addresses digital and AI-related themes.

The Units staff consists of legal and social research experts as well as data analysts drawn from diverse fields.

Duties

The AI and Digital Rights Analyst will:

• Manage and contribute to FRA research and related work in the area of data and digitalisation including mainly work on artificial intelligence (AI) digitalisation and online content and other digitalisation-related fields with respect to impacts on fundamental rights;
• Draft high quality and sound policy and/or legal analysis on issues related to digitalisation (including AI) and fundamental rights based on legal and/or empirical data analysis accessible to non-experts;
• Contribute to developing input/tools for practitioners such as handbooks and guidance;
• Facilitate the provision of timely policy-relevant and practical advice to relevant stakeholders and develop input to policy processes for FRA including existing networks and fora that FRA participates in (such as the EUs AI Act with respect to the AI Board and the Advisory Forum) at both EU and national level on issues related to digitalisation including AI and fundamental rights;
• Promote the Agencys work and disseminate research findings through various means and channels including conferences workshops expert meetings and events and organise meetings with different experts and practitioners;
• Provide input for the development of internal initiatives tools and working methods requiring AI-related competencies including by contributing relevant expertise on AI digitalisation and fundamental rights;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in the above-mentioned areas - focusing on data digitalisation and AI - alongside related fields encompassing technological developments (among others).

Duties applicable to all staff:

• Actively work towards the achievement of the goals of the FRA in accordance with theStrategic Plan.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the manager.

Eligibility requirements

Only candidates who meet all of the following eligibility criteria by the deadline for submission of applications will be marked as eligible. Candidates who do not meet one or more criteria will not be considered further:

General conditions1

• Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and be entitled to full rights as a citizen2;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;
• Meet the character requirements as to suitability for the performance of the duties involved;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post3.

Education4

• Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma and after having obtained the university diploma at least three (3) years of appropriate professional experience.

Language skills

• Have a thorough knowledge (level C1 in all dimensions as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or CEFRL5) of English as this is the working language of FRA and
• Have a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of another language of the EU.

Selection criteria

In order to select the best-qualified candidates for the test and interview phase FRA will assess the following essential and advantageous criteria.

Please note that all essential criteria are mandatory. If a candidate scores zero on any individual essential criterion their application will not be assessed further. Therefore it is important that all applications are accurate and clear with respect to the information given.

The following criteria will be considered as essential:

• At least 3 years of proven full-time work experience including research and analysis related to digitalisation - including AI - and fundamental rights;
• Ability to produce high quality legal and/or empirical analysis related to fundamental rights digitalisation online content or AI proven by at least one peer-reviewed publication or equivalent;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulatory and policy framework of the EU in the area of data and digitalisation including the AI Act the Digital Services Act and the data protection acquis.

The following criteria will be considered as advantageous:

• Proven experience with providing input to or otherwise contributing to EU or national policy documents or processes particularly (but not exclusively) in the fields of digital AI and/or fundamental rights;
• Proven experience in providing advice or communicating findings to various target audiences including EU or national policy makers;
• Relevant work experience in an international environment or with international teams.

In addition to the essential and advantageous criteria candidates invited to the interview and test phase will also be assessed behavioural competencies relevant for the particular the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

• Communication: communicate clearly and precisely both orally and in writing;
• Analysis and problem-solving: ability to identify the critical facts in complex issues and develop creative and practical solutions;
• Working with others: work cooperatively with others in teams and across organisational boundaries and respect differences between people; create a sense of team spirit by encouraging shared goals and exchange of knowledge and experience;
• Learning and Development: develop and improve personal skills and knowledge of the organisation and its environment; commit to coach others share knowledge and systematically improve working methods;
• Prioritisation and Organisation: ability to prioritise the most important tasks work flexibly and organise own and others workload efficiently;
• Quality and Results: take personal responsibility and initiative for delivering work to a high standard quality within set procedures; show clear customer orientation (internal and external); build systematic and methodical processes into projects and work of self and own team;
• Resilience: remain effective under work pressure be flexible and adapt to a changing work environment; encourage others to do the same and adjust own and teams approach to embrace changing circumstances.

Selection criteria

In order to select the best-qualified candidates for the test and interview phase FRA will assess the following essential and advantageous criteria.

Please note that all essential criteria are mandatory. If a candidate scores zero on any individual essential criterion their application will not be assessed further. Therefore it is important that all applications are accurate and clear with respect to the information given.

The following criteria will be considered as essential:

• At least 3 years of proven full-time work experience including research and analysis related to digitalisation - including AI - and fundamental rights;
• Ability to produce high quality legal and/or empirical analysis related to fundamental rights digitalisation online content or AI proven by at least one peer-reviewed publication or equivalent;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulatory and policy framework of the EU in the area of data and digitalisation including the AI Act the Digital Services Act and the data protection acquis.

The following criteria will be considered as advantageous:

• Proven experience with providing input to or otherwise contributing to EU or national policy documents or processes particularly (but not exclusively) in the fields of digital AI and/or fundamental rights;
• Proven experience in providing advice or communicating findings to various target audiences including EU or national policy makers;
• Relevant work experience in an international environment or with international teams.

In addition to the essential and advantageous criteria candidates invited to the interview and test phase will also be assessed behavioural competencies relevant for the particular the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

• Communication: communicate clearly and precisely both orally and in writing;
• Analysis and problem-solving: ability to identify the critical facts in complex issues and develop creative and practical solutions;
• Working with others: work cooperatively with others in teams and across organisational boundaries and respect differences between people; create a sense of team spirit by encouraging shared goals and exchange of knowledge and experience;
• Learning and Development: develop and improve personal skills and knowledge of the organisation and its environment; commit to coach others share knowledge and systematically improve working methods;
• Prioritisation and Organisation: ability to prioritise the most important tasks work flexibly and organise own and others workload efficiently;
• Quality and Results: take personal responsibility and initiative for delivering work to a high standard quality within set procedures; show clear customer orientation (internal and external); build systematic and methodical processes into projects and work of self and own team;
• Resilience: remain effective under work pressure be flexible and adapt to a changing work environment; encourage others to do the same and adjust own and teams approach to embrace changing circumstances.

Engagement and conditions of employment

A contract as a member of the temporary staff will be offered pursuant to Article 2(f) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union for 3 years. The contract may be renewed.

The successful candidate will be recruited in the grade AD06. The basic monthly salary for the grade AD06 starts at 6961.29.

In addition to the basic salary staff members may be entitled to various allowances in particular a household allowance expatriation allowance (16% of basic salary household allowance) dependent child allowance and education allowance. The salary is subject to a Union tax deducted at source and it is exempt of national taxation.

FRA also offers a comprehensive welfare package including pension scheme medical accident and occupational disease insurance coverage unemployment and invalidity allowance and travel insurance.

Moreover FRA has policies onteleworking and flexitimein its attempt to reconcile work and private life.

Under certain circumstances in particular where staff members are obliged to change their place of residence in order to take up employment the Agency may also reimburse various expenses incurred on recruitment notably removal expenses.

Additional information can be obtained from thewebsite of the European Commission.

For any further information on the contractual and working conditions please refer tothe Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and the Conditions of Employment of other Servants.

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Information reserved for applicants employed under Article 2(f) of the CEOS:

In accordance with the general implementing provisions on the engagement and use of temporary staff under Article 2(f) of the CEOS and in particular Article 12 (2) if a successful applicant on the closing date for applications as well as on the day of taking up duties:

1. Is a member of temporary staff under Article 2(f) of the CEOS and

1. Is employed within their agency in function group and grade included in the range AD5-12

FRA shall offer the applicant in writing the opportunity either:

1. To be assigned to the post by means of inter-agency mobility as per Article 10 of the general implementing this case the contract at FRA will be in continuity with the contract of the previous EU Institution (namely with regard to grade step seniority in step and duration).

OR

1. To be assigned to the post on the basis of a new contract of 3 years duration renewable subject to a probationary period of 9 months at the grade indicated in the vacancy notice.

Submission of applications and deadline

Candidates are requested to submit their application electronically through the Agencys website.Only online completed applications submitted in English via the e-recruitment system will be accepted.

Applications must be sent no later than 31 August 2026 13:00(CET).

Information concerning the status of the selection procedure can be found at .

In case you experience technical problems during your application please contact .

Selection procedure

A Selection Committee is nominated by the Appointing Authority.

Eligibility of candidates will be assessed according to compliance with all formal requirements by the closing date for the submission of applications (please see Eligibility criteria). Only the applications of eligible candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria as specified in the publication notice (see Selection criteria).

The Agency will invite for an interview and test the top candidates among those who have obtained at least 60%.

The selection procedure will be composed of an interview and a written test which will be held in English. They will take place either in Vienna (Austria) the place of employment where the Agency has its seat or online. The shortlisted candidates will receive further detailed information in due time.

Successful candidates will be included on a reserve list drawn up by the Selection Committee and adopted by the Appointing Authority of FRA. This reserve list will be valid from the date of its establishment (in year N) until 31 December of year N2. Its validity may be extended. The reserve list may be used for future recruitment should vacancies arise. Candidates should note that inclusion on a reserve list does not guarantee recruitment.

Candidates placed on the reserve list will be requested to submit a non-certified copy of their diploma(s) and evidence of their professional experience clearly indicating the length and nature of their experience and whether full time or part time work.

On the basis of the adopted reserve list the Appointing Authority of FRA may offer a contract of engagement.

Prior to contract signature the successful candidate/s will be requested to provide FRA with copies of all relevant documents proving the eligibility requirements.

Please note that the Selection Committees work and deliberations are strictly confidential and that any contact with its members is strictly forbidden.

Equal opportunities

FRA is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that its recruitment procedures do not discriminate on any ground such as sex race colour ethnic or social origin genetic features religion or belief political or any other opinion membership of a national minority property birth disability age gender identity or sexual orientation.

FRA encourages candidates with disabilities to apply. If you consider yourself to have a physical mental intellectual or sensory disability please indicate any adjustments or arrangements needed relating to your disability to so FRA can ensure your full and equal participation in the interview.

Data protection

Personal data shall be processed solely for the purpose of the selection procedure.

Please note that FRA will not return applications to candidates. The personal information FRA requests from applicants will be processed in line with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions bodies offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

Should the candidate have any query concerning the processing of their personal data they shall address them to: .

For further information with regard to the processing of personal data please see FRAs Privacy Statement published on the vacancies page.

Appeal procedures

If a candidate considers that they have been adversely affected by a particular decision they can lodge a complaint under Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials and Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Union at

The complaint must be lodged within 3 months. The time limit for initiating this type of procedure starts to run from the time the completion of the selection procedure is published here.

Should the complaint be rejected pursuant to Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union a candidate may request judicial review of the act. The appeal must be lodged within 3 months from the date of notification to the following address:

Court of Justice of the European Union
Rue du Fort Niedergrünewald
L-2925 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

It is also possible to lodge a complaint to the European Ombudsman pursuant to Article 228(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in accordance with the statute of the Ombudsman and the implementing provisions adopted by the Ombudsman. Before the Ombudsman can accept a complaint it is necessary that the complaint is first addressed to the Agency. Any complaint to the Ombudsman () must be made within two years of receiving the Agencys final position on the matter.