Vacancy Notice: Apply for a Local Agent (Group 1) Political officer Ref: 522252
Deadline Thursday 15th October 2026 at 13:00 PM (Cairo Local Time)
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 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 the Arab Republic of Egypt in Cairo – Sub-office Sudan, Cairo 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 the Egyptian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of Political Officer (Local Agent Job Profile of Political Officer, Group I) in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information Section of the Sub-Office Sudan. Under a fixed-term employment contract of Two years, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availabilities and operational considerations. The team consists of 2-3 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed to 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 Political, Press and Information Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in Political activities under the general supervision of the Head of PPI.
Following main tasks and duties are currently required:
We are seeking a Political Officer to support the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the Sub-office Sudan. The role involves providing support, expertise and assistance in Political activities under the general supervision of the Head of PPI. Note that the successful candidate can be assigned different or additional tasks based on the Delegation’s evolving needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, follow up and analyse developments in Sudan’s domestic politics, its legal and administrative frameworks, as well as in key sectors of relevance to the work of the Section.
- Monitor and analyse laws and regulations, government documents, reports and studies, and assess their impact.
- Monitor and analyse regional and international developments and Sudan’s role in and positions on them, and their impact and relevance for Sudan and the EU (e.g. in the context of African Union, League of Arab States or the UN).
- Draft, and provide inputs to, Delegation reports and notes in the political areas.
- Prepare events, meetings and dialogues with Sudanese political counterparts.
- Coordinate or assist in the preparation of high-level visits from/to Headquarters in Egypt and Sudan.
- Establish and maintain contacts with the Sudanese authorities, Member States and other Embassies, and other relevant organizations and stakeholders in the areas in question.
- Any other activities in the interest of the Section.
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The jobholder can be asked to support other priorities of the Delegation as defined by the Head of Delegation Sub-office Sudan for up to 20% of his/her total working time.
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from €2,605/month (paid in Egyptian pounds at the monthly EURO exchange rate). 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 expected start date will be 15 November 2026.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered) Applicants must meet all the following:
- Education: Bachelor’s or postgraduate degrees in Politics, International Relations, History, Law or related topics.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in political, press, information/project management or related fields. The professional experience must be acquired after the date on which the qualification allowing access to the post was obtained.
- Languages: Fluency (C2 CEFR) in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Legal Status: Right to live and work in Egypt (non-Egyptians must provide a valid residence visa and work permit with their application).
- Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
Candidates will be evaluated based on:
- Master’s degree in one or more fields relevant to the sectors covered by this post.
- Knowledge of EC/EU policies, administrative procedures and terminologies.
- Knowledge of another EU language.
- Knowledge of Sudan and experience working in the country.
- Use of social media and AI tools for research and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and capacity to communicate clearly, present complex matters in a simple way, and draft quickly and precisely.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including strong networking capabilities, ability to listen, to consult and share information and ideas and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent analytical skills which include the evaluation of alternatives objectively and make sound, logical and good judgements taking on board the impact of decisions.
- Ability to come up with suggestions for new topics of interest.
- Management and Organizational skills which includes the capacity to prioritize and to organize work to deliver within tight deadlines. Ability to negotiate in a multicultural and multilingual environment and good capacity to monitor progress of work.
- Personal qualities including flexibility to work under pressure and to respond quickly to new demands including in areas not necessarily in his/her specific area of expertise.
- Commitment to assure quality, speed and accuracy in performing duties.
- Discretion in dealing with work related sensitive matters and high degree of responsibility in handling tasks.
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Positive attitude, willingness to provide support to others and commitment to contribute to the work of the team.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents in English to
A cover letter (outlining your motivation and suitability for the role).
A CV (preferably in Europass format). Link: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv
Email Subject Line: Include the following reference in the subject line of your email: “[Your Family Name] – [Your First Name] – Political Officer – Sub-office Sudan”
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 13:00 PM Egyptian Time on
15 October 2026.
Only complete and on-time applications sent to the specified email address will be considered.
The process
After the deadline for applications, the 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 based on the information provided in the cover letter and CV.
Practical tests (if applicable).
Interviews. Up to 4-5 top candidates will be invited to a final interview.
Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually.
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.
The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check.
Candidates who wish to lodge a complaint regarding the recruitment process may submit a written communication to the functional mailbox to which they sent the initial application. Upon receipt, the Delegation will review the matter and, where appropriate, consult Headquarters before providing a response.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation (functional mailbox to which the applications shall be sent) in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.
If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.
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