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EPSO Profiles – Economics/Statistics
When EPSO Competitions are organized for Economics / Statistics these are the main requirements per profile
Economist
The following are the functions of EU economists:
- Ensuring fair competition across EU countries
- Reducing poverty and raising the standard of living
- Working closely with senior decision-makers
- Delivering statistical and economic analysis
- Shaping new plans in areas like financial institutions, markets, economic integration and development, pan-European trade, public finance, structural reforms, and the single currency
Suggested Qualifications:
- Good command over at least two European languages, of which one must be English, French or German
- For Grade AD 5 (entry level), must hold a degree in Economics or be graduating this year
- For Grade AD 7 (a much more senior level), several years’ experience is required in a related field
Statistician
The following are the functions of EU statisticians:
- Designing and implementing statistical programs
- Defining methodology
- Applying arithmetic models
- Undertaking qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Regulating statistical activities
- Explaining and circulating information and data
- Executing project plans
- Supervising and advising colleagues
Suggested Qualifications:
- Good command over at least two European languages, of which one must be English, French or German
- At the administrator level, you must have a degree in statistics, economics, mathematics or a related discipline, or be graduating this year (Grade AD 5), and for Grade AD 7 (a much more senior level), several years’ experience is required in a related field
- At the assistant level, you must have either a post-secondary (higher) education in a related subject and three years applicable professional experience. The job may also require a secondary education and minimum six years of applicable professional experience