The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Humanitarian Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.

ECHO announces a position for a Programme Assistant for its office based in New Delhi.  This position is open to nationals and other residents of India with valid work and residence permits.

DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect of diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities. Based on the above and with a view to ensure the gender balance within the team, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Similarly at equal merit between two final candidates, female candidates will be given priority.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Programme assistant carries out activities to contribute to the delivery of an effective humanitarian response. He/She contributes to assessments, monitoring and evaluations of projects, as well as to the analysis of the humanitarian context in the area of coverage. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at national or international level in supporting programme/project operations, including at least 2 years of experience with an NGO, donor, or national/international organisation;
• Good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system;
• Good knowledge of International NGOs, UN Aid Agencies and Red Cross Movement.
• Good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and standard;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).

Languages:

• An excellent knowledge of English (verbal & writing) is essential;
• An excellent knowledge of Hindi (verbal & writing)

Applications MUST comprise of:

• A cover letter (maximum of 1 page) setting out the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position;
• A detailed CV in the European CV standard format only.  The standard format can be downloaded from the web page http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/India under OpportunitiesàVacancies section. No other format will be accepted. Europass CV Template
• Academic and relevant employment certificates certified true copy by the applicant;
• The name, position and contact number/details (telephone, e-mail) of three references (including HR department and the supervisor), one of them being a recent employer;
• A copy of the valid work and residence permit to live and work in India (in case of non-Indian)
• Applications should be sent by email to ECHO-Administration.New-Delhi@echofield.eu

Please see detailed Terms of Reference

CONTRACT

The contract is initially for one year with possibility of renewal subject to a successful completion 3 months’ probationary period. The contract is expected to start in October/November 2022.

ECHO employees observe the National Staff code of Conduct which is available on the link:

https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/who/about-echo/field-network_en

As an indication, the monthly basic salary is on average approximately INR 118 535.00 which corresponds to five years of relevant experience and will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate.  The salary is subject to local taxes.

Besides the basic salary, the employee will receive a 13th salary, Provident Fund of 12% as well as a medical coverage.                                                                                  

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must arrive in ECHO office no later than 29/07/2022 at 17:00hrs (local time). The application should be clearly indicated “Programme Assistant (REF: DEL 2022-07)” in the subject line.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. They will have to bring the full supporting documentation in original with them at the interview stage. Candidates must abstain from contacting the ECHO New Delhi office for information on the selection process. Any form of canvassing, soliciting or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification.

“Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data.”

https://ec.europa.eu/echo/system/files/2020-01/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version.pdf