Recruitment policy

The Authority has two categories of staff: professional staff (case handlers) and general staff (assistants). Staff may be appointed on standard contracts or on shorter, temporary contracts.

Standard employment contracts are normally for a fixed period of three years. Depending on the needs of the Authority, contracts may be extended for a further period generally not exceeding three years.

In addition to its staff members, national experts may be seconded to the Authority, generally for periods ranging from three to 12 months. The Authority's staff also numbers several trainees. Anyone interested in becoming a national expert or trainee may approach or apply to the Authority.

While its staff members shall normally be nationals of one of the three EFTA States party to the EEA Agreement, the Authority will also consider applications from other country nationals, primarily nationals of other States party to the EEA Agreement.  Currently, 16 different nationalities are represented in the Authority.