Disability Jobs: EU Council Pilot Scheme for Persons with Disabilities 2026 @Unknown

Overview

The European Council's pilot scheme offers employment opportunities for persons with recognized disabilities as contract agents within the institution. This initiative is part of the Council’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030.

Key Responsibilities

Selected candidates will work as contract agents contributing to the Council’s work across various departments and policy areas, potentially in roles such as Administrators, Assistants, or Secretaries/Clerks.

• Administrators: Advising on EU policies, supporting decision-making, managing projects, conducting research, translating documents, coordinating activities.
• Assistants: Providing financial and administrative support, coordinating processes, drafting documents, managing workflow.
• Secretaries/Clerks: Handling administrative and secretarial tasks, document management, organizing meetings, supporting various teams.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a recognized disability.
• Meet eligibility requirements outlined in the official call.
• Demonstrate professional skills for the selected function group.
• Register through the EU Survey platform.

Experience in public administration, law, policy, communication, IT, finance, translation, or project management is encouraged.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within EU institutions.
• Professional experience in European public administration.
• Exposure to policy development and EU governance.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.
• Development of international career skills.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Location

Primarily Brussels, Belgium.

How to Apply

1. Visit the EU Survey application platform.
2. Register in the dedicated database for candidates with disabilities.
3. Complete the application form and submit your expression of interest.

Deadline

Applications are currently open. The call for expressions of interest was published on November 3, 2025.