# AD 13

- Link: https://euemployment.eu/glossary/ad-13/
- Published: 2024-02-24T17:37:35+01:00
- Author: Ben

[Administrators](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/#Administrators) at the [European Commission](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/european-commission/)
and other EU institutions are placed in grades starting with [AD 5](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/ad-5/)
and ending with [AD 16](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/ad-16/) reserved for Directors
General.

AD 13 is a highly advanced professional [grade](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/grade/)
within the Administrator (AD) [function group](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/function-group/)
of the European Union’s civil service, representing a level of considerable responsibility
and expertise.

AD 13 is one of the grades typically associated with senior managers. This [grade](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/grade/)
requires extensive experience and is given to individuals entrusted with critical
responsibilities in the formulation and management of EU policies and strategies.

Staff in AD 13 would be involved in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including
EU member states, international organizations, and other external partners. They
play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of EU actions and ensuring the successful
achievement of its objectives in various policy areas.

As an example, Heads of Unit at the [European Commission](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/european-commission/)
and Executive Directors of EU gencies would be put in [grade](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/grade/)
between grades [AD 12](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/ad-12/) and [AD 14](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/ad-14/).