Reporting to the Head of IT, Security & Corporate Services Unit, your tasks will include, but not be limited to the following: Main responsibilities for Head of Sector: • managing the activities described in the paragraph “Organisational Context”; • Defining, together with the Head of Unit, the strategic priorities and objectives for the Sector, in line with EPPO’s strategic objectives (ref. Single Programming Document); • Implementing change, including risk analysis, and ensuring transition by actively involving staff in generating and realising innovative ideas; • Driving processes’ implementation within targeted standards, empowering staff to deliver results executed with due performance monitoring and reporting (KPIs); • Actively seeking to optimise the use of resources and implementing measures for effectiveness, efficiency and business continuity; • Encouraging staff engagement and building trust by using open and transparent communication, by giving clear directions and objectives, by providing constructive feedback and by regularly monitoring progress; actively coach the staff to support and promote their development and career plans; • Enabling cross-domain collaboration, information and knowledge-sharing to enhance the overall efficiency of the organisation; • Promoting the EPPO’s mission, values, activities, achievements and image in operational activities; • Lead by example in line with EPPO’s values and leadership principles, demonstrating managerial courage in decision-making, and integrating lessons learnt. Specific responsibilities for Security and Facilities Sector:  Managing the physical security of the EPPO premises which is provided by contracted guards;  Managing the Information Security Framework designed the ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of EPPO information, including Secure Non Classified Information and EU Classified Information;  Managing the provision of corporate services to all EPPO staff.