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EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATE VACANCY IN NIGERIA : PROJECT OFFICER-REGIONAL COOPERATION
EUROPEAN UNION
JOB VACANCY FOR PROJECT OFFICER SECTION – REGIONAL COOPERATION – POST NO 18844
EXTERNAL ADVERT
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria invites applications for the post of Project Officer-Regional
Cooperation.
The successful candidate will be responsible to contribute to the conception, elaboration and
implementation of EU regional cooperation projects and programmes in West Africa, notably with ECOWAS, as
described by the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) Regional Indicative Programme (RIP) for West Africa.
Functions and duties
Under the supervision of the Head of the Regional Cooperation Section, the responsibilities are the following:
Management of EDF/EU projects:
- Assisting in the design, appraisal and management (technical, administrative and financial) of development
projects (EDF) and EC programmes in the sectors foreseen in the West Africa RIP: economic integration,
transport facilitation, conflict prevention, etc.
Contribute to programming, identification and formulation in close cooperation with the regional
organisations.
Analyse the needs, capacities and priorities of the regional organisations to ensure that the projects address these to a maximum degree;
- Assure compliance with the agreed procedures, project objectives and result indicators;
- Monitoring and reporting of projects/programmes, participate in steering committee meetings and other
workshops or meetings related to the project
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Follow up and reporting developments related to regional cooperation and integration in West Africa, mostly
related to ECOWAS (to a lesser extent UEMOA) and related African Union issues;
- Contribute to the evaluation of projects and review processes;
Communication and networking:
- Establish and maintain good / effective contacts with the regional organisations, other EU Delegations,
development partners involved in Regional Integration, and relevant institutions and individuals
- State, explain and where appropriate defend the EU policies related to regional cooperation & integration vis-à-
vis the various interlocutors in ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania
- Where necessary and under supervision, contacts with the press, public officials and other public and private
partners to inform them about regional issues.
IV. Others:
- Regular exchanges with other relevant sections of the EU Delegation in the areas of trade and governance.
- Follow-up and ensuring coordination with the development and economic components of the EPA negotiations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University Degree in Economics, Law, Political Science or International Relations (masters or equivalent) is required.
A university degree in development studies (MA) or equivalent is an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience in development cooperation project management of at least three years. Experience with EU and
EDF procedures or similar international cooperation agencies are an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE
• Full computer literacy
• Good knowledge of project management and development issues.
• Knowledge of regional economic integration and trade.
SKILLS
Fluent in spoken and written English or French and a working level of the other.
Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and autonomously and adapt to a multi-cultural environment.
Remuneration:
Gross remuneration will be in accordance with relevant salary scale (incl. allowances) depending on years of relevant professional experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should consist of a letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position and a Curriculum Vitae
should be submitted to:
the Head of Administration on delegation-nigeria-recruit@eeas.europa.eu
OR
delegationnigeria-localrecruit@eeas.europa.eu
Deadline: Friday 11th November 2011.
NOTE Applications received after the deadline or which do not conform to these instructions will be automatically
rejected.
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