The Ombudsman

Having regard to the call for expression of interest OMB/1/2026 published on 20 January 2026;

Having regard to the decision of the European Ombudsman of 26 May 2014 on the publication of names of Advisory Selection Committee members in staff selection procedures;

Considering that the Advisory Selection Committee should assist the Appointing Authority with the assessment of the applications;

Considering that the Advisory Selection Committee members are appointed by the Ombudsman and that it could include a representative of the Staff Committee identified by the latter;

Decides

Article 1

The Advisory Selection Committee shall be composed of:

• Ms Rosita Hickey, Director of Inquiries (Chair);
• Ms Tina Nilsson,  Head of Case-handling Unit;
• Mr Koen Roovers, Inquiries officer.

Article 2

Ms Zinovia Assimakopoulou, Head of Human Resources and Ms Felicia Voltzenlogel, HR assistant, will serve as the secretariat of the Advisory Selection Committee.

Strasbourg, 30/01/2026

Teresa Anjinho