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Vacancy: Head of Sector for Project and Process Management (Parental Leave Cover) The European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management e.V. (CoE) is looking for a Head of Sector for Project and Process Management (f/m/div) in full-time as a parental leave cover. Visit our Opportunities page and apply before March 20th.
Op-Ed: Europe must match its military ambition to its civilian security instruments Read CoE Director Johanna Sumuvouri's recent opinion piece, featured in the EUObserver.
CoE Map: Secondment to EU Civilian Crisis Management Missions Do you want to work in the field and contribute to EU civilian crisis management? Check out our map for more info.
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  • Welcome to the CoE

     

    “Civilian crisis management is needed more than ever. It forms a vital component of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy, spanning the entire conflict cycle — from prevention to reconstruction. Together with its members and partners, the CoE can help build stronger civilian capabilities and better preparedness for the future, contributing to the objectives of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy".

     

    CoE DIRECTOR JOHANNA SUMUVUORI

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    EU Civilian Crisis Management: CoE Members' Capabilities Map

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    CoE Knowledge Hub

    The Knowledge Hub is your comprehensive pool of publicly available resources on civilian crisis management. It offers policy and research papers, analyses, reports, recommendations as well as media files and links to relevant other websites or platforms.

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    The CoE is constantly expanding the scope of resources and welcomes suggestions for inclusion of specific resources through the upload centre.

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    Gender equality in EU external action: Mapping of policies and actors

    Exploring progress at the intersection of Gender, Climate, Environment and Security

    The Implications of Climate Change and Environmental Degradation for Dialogue and Mediation Processes in Peace Operations and Crisis Management

    EU's Technical Support Instrument (TSI) and TSI PACE Explained

    Future-proofing Civilian CSDP in a Challenging Strategic Environment: Seven Questions for Debate

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    Vacancy: Head of Sector for Project and Process Management (f/m/div), Parental Leave Cover

    Do you have experience in project and budget management? Are you interested in strengthening European civilian crisis management? Apply today and join the team!

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    International Women's Day: Key Resources on Civilian CSDP and Women, Peace, and Security

    A selection of essential resources from our Knowledge Hub that explore the intersection of civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.

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    Cyprus EU Presidency 2026: Autonomy, Resilience and Preparedness at the Centre of the Agenda

    On 1 January 2026, Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, where it will guide the EU through six months of complex geopolitical challenges.

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