The ESCB/IO contracts (European System of Central Banks and International Organisations) are short-term assignments which are open exclusively to staff from:
Positions of this type are offered at the following levels:
Depending on the needs of the recruiting division, we look for specific expertise and skills. The positions cover the full range of functions.
Candidates recruited for ESCB/IO assignments perform the same work as the division’s usual staff members.
Selected candidates are seconded to the ECB by their current employer. The assignment will be based on a short-term ECB contract for a period of 3 to 36 months (including extensions).
Staff members of either of the aforementioned institutions can apply for an ESCB/IO assignment. In addition, you will need to have a contract of employment with the home institution for a period of at least one year beyond the duration of the ECB contract being offered.