Contribute to EU CAP Network activities on innovation, knowledge exchange and EIP-AGRI as a coordinating expert

• Production of protein crops under climate change
• Local plant genetic resources in view of climate change and biodiversity loss
• Alternative solutions for livestock product differentiation

Networking events (workshop, seminar)

• Workshop on ‘Circular bioeconomy – valorisation of by-products’, 80-100 participants, to take place between January-March 2025.  
• Seminar on ‘Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in farming and forestry’, 150-200 participants, to take place between January-March 2025.  
• Workshop on ‘Innovation in logistics and position of farmers in a supply chain’, 80-100 participants, to take place between April-June 2025.  
• Seminar on ‘Demonstration farms’, 150-200 participants, to take place between April-June 2025.  

Read the full call text at the bottom of this webpage for more information on these networking events.

Tasks

Coordinating experts should have a very good EU-wide knowledge of the topic for which they are applying. They are contracted by the EIP-AGRI Support Facility and will be required to draft documents in English on their topics of expertise. The text should be easy to read and clear for non-expert professionals. They should also be able to communicate and interact clearly in English. They will work with experts from different backgrounds and contribute to designing interactive meetings. They will also be required to draft the final report within the agreed timeframe.

For more information on the tasks of coordinating experts, read the full call text at the bottom of this webpage.

Application

All applicants will be required to complete the application form, providing their contact details, areas of expertise and motivation, and illustrating their experience in the respective topics with adequate references. All application forms that have been fully completed and submitted before the deadline of 19 July 2024, 23:59 Brussels time, will be reviewed and evaluated, based on the criteria listed above.

Important

Please note that experts will need to apply separately for each specific topic. For those who applied to the call for experts that was published in 2022 or 2023, they will need to apply again to be sure that their CV will be taken into consideration. Applications will only be considered for EU CAP Network Focus Groups and events held between July 2024 and July 2025. The EIP-AGRI Support Facility may invite experts to supply further information if needed, but there is no guarantee that they will be contacted. The final selection of coordinating experts will not be limited to the list resulting from this call.

Applicants for coordinating experts of Focus Groups are also invited to apply for the call for Focus Group experts that will be published on 22 July 2024. The call text will be published on the Focus Group webpage.

Selection criteria

Coordinating expert applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

1. EU-wide knowledge of the topic for which they are applying.
2. Writing texts in English for a professional, non-specialist audience.
3. Excellent capacity for teamwork as selected experts will be required to cooperate with the permanent staff of the EIP-AGRI Support Facility and representatives of the European Commission.
4. Very good command of the English language, which is the working language for the event's management.
5. Preparing programme for events that allow participants to effectively share their knowledge, such as EU CAP Network workshops and seminars and Focus Groups.
6. Experience working with experts from different backgrounds, such as farmers, foresters, advisors, agribusinesses, officials from public administrations and researchers.
7. Reflecting a range of views in a discussion paper and/or in a concise final report.
8. Submitting a final report on time.

Remuneration

Selected experts will be remunerated per service contract, for workshops and seminars. The remuneration for the Focus Groups will be done in two service contracts linked to each of the Focus Group meetings. The amount will be specified in the contract and will depend on the event. Travel and accommodation incurred by the experts in the context of the assignment will be covered by the EIP-AGRI Support Facility.

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