The Ombudsman

Having regard to the call for expression of interest OMB/2/2026 published on 30 January 2026;

Having regard to the decision of the Ombudsman of 16 February 2026 appointing the members of the Advisory Selection Committee for the above-mentioned selection procedure and the subsequent decision of one of its members to withdraw;

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

Decides

Article 1

The Advisory Selection Committee shall be composed of:

• Ms Rosita Hickey, Director of Inquiries (Chair);
• Ms Jennifer King, Legal expert;
• 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.

Article 3

This decision annuls and replaces the decision of the Ombudsman of 16 February 2026.

Strasbourg, 05/03/2026

Teresa Anjinho