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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to Libya (Tripoli) works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with Libyan authorities in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer
The post of Project Officer (Local Agent Group 1) in the EU Delegation’s Cooperation Section. The Cooperation Section consists of 10 people, and there are occasional atypical working hours.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of the Cooperation Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in the field of communication on cooperation matters and would have to work very closely with his or her counterpart in the Political, Press and Information Section. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the formulation and monitoring of the implementation of the Delegation’s communication strategy and its action plan for the Cooperation Section. As such, he/she will act as “Communication Coordinator” under the supervision of the Head of Cooperation.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:
Communication and Visibility Plan

• Contribute to the timely and due drafting and implementation of the Delegation’s Communication and Visibility Plan, and to its monthly update.
• Contribute to reporting tasks related to the Communication and Visibility Plan.

Communication and Visibility Activities

• Provide and coordinate the support to the Head of Delegation, Head of Cooperation and Cooperation Section staff in their visibility and communication activities.
• Ensure clear, coherent and consistent communication about the EU’s development cooperation activities in Libya, including by identifying topics for communications campaigns and preparing and overseeing contracts with communications experts.
• Propose, design, organise and implement specific outreach and communication activities, including visibility or launching events and the production and distribution of publications, newsletters and visibility or promotional materials, among others.
• Draft, tender and manage specific visibility and communication-related contracts with external providers, including the review and approval of deliverables and reports as well as assessment of invoices and requests for payments. Give recommendations in conformity with the financial circuits for payments managed by the Delegation.
• Coordinate and review the Cooperation Section’s contributions and updates to the Delegation’s official website, social media platforms and other publications produced by the Delegation or by EU HQ.

Support and Coordination

• Provide the Head of Delegation, Head of Cooperation and Cooperation Section staff with advice, information and/or training on content creation, use of social media, communication and visibility tools, EU’s general guidelines.
• Assist the drafting, review and execution of the visibility and communication plans presented by specific EU-funded programs and projects, ensuring coherence with the Delegation’s Communication and Visibility Plan and with EU guidelines.
• Create a network with staff of EU projects in Libya in charge of visibility and communication, to exchange information, best practice and lessons learnt.

Visibility and communication archive and storage

• Manage and regularly update the Delegation’s archive of general EU visibility and communication materials and of materials produced by EU-financed projects.
• Ensure the appropriate storage and timely use and distribution of available materials.

Liaison with EU headquarters and other stakeholders

• Act as contact point with headquarters for communication and visibility issues (“Communication Coordinator – ComCord”) in coordination with the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information
• (PPIO) Section
• Liaise with other stakeholders including Libyan authorities in the area of communication and visibility of EU financial cooperation in coordination with the Delegation’s PPIO Section
• In close coordination with the Delegation’s Press and Information Officer, establish, and supply with relevant information, networks with media and other interested parties.

Other tasks

• Undertake other assignments requested for the efficient functioning of the Delegation.

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from EUR 2939/month. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.
The working hours are 37.5 per week (from Sunday to Thursday).
The contract –“Local agent” post Group 1 - will be concluded for an initial fixed-term period of 1 year.
The expected start date will be as soon as possible.

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)

• University-level education of at least 4 years or equivalent (Bachelor or Master’s Degree) preferably in Media Studies, Communication, Journalism, Social Sciences, international development or in a subject relevant to the job description;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; and at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of communication and /or development/cooperation
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic;
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office;
• Right of residence and work in Libya;
• Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned.

Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)

• Previous experience working in an embassy or international organisation in the field of communication on cooperation matters, strategic communications;
• Knowledge of relevant Arabic dialect (Libyan), knowledge of any other EU languages;
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills; capacity to organise and coordinate meetings and agendas;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proactivity and self-starter mindset. Self-motivation and ability to work autonomously;
• Energetic personality able to handle several strands of work in parallel in a high-pressure environment;
• Prioritisation and organisational skills, respecting deadlines;
• Committed to quality, speed and accuracy in work;
• Ability to work well with others and in a team is vital;
• Ability to handle politically sensitive issues in a responsible manner.

How to apply
Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, Europass format CV (the template can be
found here) and a declaration on honour (the template can be found here) regarding the good standing/work rights/medical fitness via the functional mailbox DELEGATION-LIBYA-RECRUITMENT@eeas.europa.eu.
The email subject field should clearly indicate as subject: Project Officer - Job No. 218273 and be received no later than 18/02/2024 (16:00 Libya local time).
Only complete applications received on time via the functional mailbox DELEGATION-LIBYA-RECRUITMENT@eeas.europa.eu will be considered.
The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check and background check.
The process
After the deadline for applications, eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.
Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV, practical testing and interviews. The two or three best candidates will be invited to the final phase.
Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.