We are

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 organisations. 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.

We offer

We offer a post of Project Officer in the Cooperation Section. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Project Officer – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function, the successful candidate, under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Section, will monitor, report, coordinate and manage the implementation of projects and programmes of development assistance and of financial and technical cooperation.  Areas covered: social sector - social protection, health and gender. Management of specific projects.

Duration: Indefinite contract subject to a successful probation period

Place of employment:  EU Delegation in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.

Working hours: 37.5 hours/week.

Local Agent position: Group I.

Minimum Monthly Basic gross salary: 2.136 Euro

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

We look for motivated candidates who can demonstrate the following:

Qualifications: Recognised University Degree Education (minimum Bachelor’s degree)

Professional experience: at least 3 years in the domains: EU affairs and policy work, programming and planning; external cooperation and development. Experience of project management and in an international environment would be considered as assets.

Knowledge:

• Excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Competences:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to deliver output of highest standard under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Consistent attention to detail
• Ability to conceptualise problems, identify and implement solutions
• Capacity to analyse and structure information
• Ability to communicate technical or specialised information
• Capacity to present issues to an audience
• Drafting skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous way
• Flexibility (openness towards new demands, etc.)
• Capacity to deliver in a structured way
• Planning capacity
• Ability to work in a team
• Diplomatic skills
• Confidentiality

Languages:

Excellent command of English

A full job-description is attached to this vacancy announcement

How to apply

Please send your application[i] and supporting documents to Delegation-moldova-jobs@eeas.europa.eu  clearly indicating for which post you apply. The package should include a short Cover Letter in English and a detailed CV using the English language template available at:

https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae/templates-instructions

Procedure

After the deadline, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a job interview followed by a written test.

Citizenship

This post is a local-agent post. Applicants must be residents of the Republic of Moldova.

Deadline for submission

21 January 2024 by 18:00h local time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Additional information

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone.  Please address any queries to Delegation-moldova-jobs@eeas.europa.eu.

[i] Your personal data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) 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, and repealing Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 and Decision N° 1247/2002/EC as of 11 December 2018, aligned with provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation / Reg. (EU) 2016/679. All data of personal nature – data that can identify you directly or indirectly – is handled with the necessary care.