The Council of Europe is filling two Programme Manager posts at MONEYVAL in Strasbourg through secondment, with applications closing on 28 September 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the vacancy notice in full so you know what the evaluation work involves and, just as importantly, what a secondment means for your current employer.
This is anti money laundering evaluation at the country level. If you work in financial supervision or an FIU and you want to see how the assessments are actually written, this is the seat where they are written.
The Body You Would Serve
The MONEYVAL and Criminal Asset Recovery Division supports two monitoring bodies.
⚖️ MONEYVAL is a permanent monitoring body of the Council of Europe tasked with assessing compliance with the principal international standards against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, and the effectiveness of their implementation.
🌍 It evaluates 33 countries and jurisdictions and makes recommendations to national authorities on the improvements their systems need.
📜 The Conference of the Parties to Convention CETS no. 198 monitors implementation of that convention by its parties, currently 39.
What the Evaluation Work Involves
🔎 Conducting research and analytical work on the information and data submitted by the jurisdiction under evaluation, assessing it against the relevant international standards, and advising where submitted material needs supplementing.
🗺️ Advising on the agenda for on site visits and assisting with the organisation of the evaluation.
✈️ Taking part in the on site evaluation visits, guiding the evaluation team so all relevant issues are covered consistently with other evaluations, and preparing a key findings document on site.
📝 Taking responsibility for finalising the evaluation team's report for submission to the jurisdiction, preparing plenary documents, assisting evaluators and the committee in plenary discussions, and finalising adopted reports and summaries for publication.
Beyond the Evaluation Cycle
📈 Monitoring countries' progress and drafting follow up reports, compliance enhancing procedure reports, other analytical reports and briefings.
🗓️ Contributing to the organisation of meetings and events, and to activities under the MONEYVAL strategy for 2023 to 2027.
📋 Assisting with the work of the Conference of the Parties to CETS 198, including drafting reports and policy papers.
🤝 Maintaining working relationships with representatives of states and territories and with international partners.
🎤 Representing the Secretariat internationally and nationally, delivering presentations and disseminating the division's work through events, webinars, articles and blogs.
What You Must Bring
🏛️ The support of the member State seconding you to the Council of Europe. This is the first requirement and it is not negotiable.
🎓 A higher education degree or qualification equivalent to a master's degree in law, economics, finance, political science or another relevant field.
💼 At least three years of relevant professional experience in anti money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, financial supervision or regulation.
🗣️ Excellent English, with basic French or the capacity to learn it on the job.
🛂 Citizenship of a Council of Europe member state.
What a Secondment Actually Means
📄 Secondment means your employer, a member state authority, releases you to the Council of Europe for a defined period while the employment relationship stays at home.
🏛️ You cannot apply as an individual without that institutional backing, which is why the support of the seconding member State heads the requirements list.
💶 The financial conditions of secondment are set out on the organisation's own conditions page rather than in the vacancy, and no figure is published in the notice.
According to Youth Works Hub's review of this notice, the practical first step is not the application form but a conversation with your own ministry or supervisory authority, because without their agreement the application cannot proceed.
The Timetable
📅 The vacancy was posted on 7 September 2026 and closes on 28 September 2026 at 23:59:59 CET or CEST.
⚡ The start is as soon as possible, which is typical for secondments where the seconding institution sets the release date.
🔢 Two positions are open under the same vacancy number.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Council of Europe's own recruitment portal against the vacancy number, and your motivation should evidence the competencies the organisation lists rather than restate your CV. Since the role is evaluation work, concrete examples of assessments, inspections or reports you have written will carry the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply without my employer's backing?
No. The support of the member State seconding you is a stated requirement.
How many posts are available?
Two, under the same vacancy number.
What experience is required?
At least three years in anti money laundering and counter terrorist financing, financial supervision or regulation.
Do I need French?
Basic French, or the capacity to learn it on the job, alongside excellent English.
Would I travel?
Yes. Taking part in on site evaluation visits is part of the role.
How many countries does MONEYVAL cover?
It evaluates 33 countries and jurisdictions, and the Conference of the Parties monitors 39 parties to the convention.
Deadline
⏳ 28 September 2026
Applications close at 23:59:59 CET or CEST, and secondment paperwork with your own institution takes longer than the application itself, so start that conversation immediately. Find more opportunities like this, explained in plain language, on Youth Works Hub.
