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 permanent post as Project officer to advise on and manage, under the supervision of the Head of Cooperation Section, the implementation of projects and programs of development assistance and of financial and technical cooperation. Areas covered by the project manager: Connectivity and Infrastructure, (transport, water supply & sanitation, waste etc.).

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: 2016 Euro.

We offer a competitive progressive career in an international environment. Benefits, such as an additional pension scheme and complementary 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: Civil engineering, architecture, urban or rural planning or equivalent relevant for the Connectivity sector. Job-Related experience: minimum 3 years. 

- Experience of project management is an asset.

- Experience in an international environment is an asset.

Knowledge:

• Excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power point, etc.

Competences:

• Ability to communicate in meetings;
• Capacity to communicate technical or specialised information;
• Capacity to present issues to an audience;
• Capacity to deliver in a structured way;
• Drafting skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Diplomatic skills;
• Ability to work in a team

Languages:

Very good working level of English and Romanian, Russian an advantage. Knowledge of French or another EU language is an asset.

Citizenship

This post is a local-agent post. Applicants must be citizens of Moldova or have valid work and residence permits.

A full job-description is attached here.

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 here.

Procedure

After the deadline for applications, 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.

The deadline for submission:

27 November 2023 by 18:00 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.