Project Officer (Local Agent Group 1) Post 467353 – Cooperation Section EU Delegation to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Cairo

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Officer to support the Social Inclusion, Governance, and Migration Team. The role involves policy advice, project management, stakeholder coordination, and administrative tasks under the general supervision of the Head of Cooperation. Note that the successful candidate can be assigned different or additional tasks based on the Delegation’s evolving needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sector/Policy Analysis

• Support policy dialogue with stakeholders (Egyptian ministries, EU member states, international financial institutions, donors, etc.).

• Contribute to sectoral analysis and strategy development in migration/mobility. 

2. Programme/Project Management

• Assist in programming, identification, formulation, implementation, and appraisal of projects in the relevant sectors.

• Negotiate legal agreements (e.g., Financing Agreements with Egypt, contracts with implementing partners).

• Manage procurement processes: draft Terms of Reference, launch calls for proposals/tenders, negotiate contracts, etc.

• Monitor project implementation: attend steering committees, track contractual obligations (reviews, audits, reports), and manage external expertise.

• Evaluate projects and prepare progress reports with actionable recommendations.

• Use EU IT systems (OPSYS, SUMMA, MIPS, ARES) after training; provide "operational visa" approvals on documents as required.

• Contribute to horizontal tasks (annual reporting, financial forecasting, briefings).

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Build and maintain networks with national authorities, EU member states, donors, NGOs, and non-state actors.

• Coordinate with sectoral stakeholders (e.g., via working groups), prepare briefings, contribute to Headquarters missions.

• Represent the Cooperation Section at external events (workshops, conferences) within the jobholder’s domain.

4. Communication & Visibility

• Contribute to visibility in coordination with the Delegation’s Communication Team.

• Disseminate project results and contribute to policy messaging.

• Extract and share best practices and facilitate knowledge exchange.

• Assist in drafting reports, briefings, and speeches.

5. Document Management

• Apply EU document management rules: register, file, and archive documents using EU systems (e.g., ARES).

• Process and initiate documents as required.

Terms & Conditions

• Contract Type: Local Agent (Group 1).

• Salary: €2,538/month (paid in Egyptian pounds at the monthly EURO exchange rate), commensurate with verified experience.

• Benefits Package:

  • Personal leave days + public holidays.

  • Health insurance.

  • Retirement savings plan.

• Start Date: [Redacted – please confirm exact date].

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory)

Applicants must meet all the following:

1. Education:

   • Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Governance/Global Affairs, International Relations, Migration Studies, Engineering, Applied Economics, Business, or Finance, or related topics.

2. Experience:

   • Minimum 5 years in policy/project management or development cooperation, with expertise in Migration and mobility.

3. Languages:

   • Fluency (C2 CEFR) in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

4. Technical Skills:

   • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

5. Legal Status:

   • Right to live and work in Egypt (non-Egyptians must provide a valid residence visa and work permit with their application).

Selection Criteria (Desirable Assets)

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

• Familiarity with EU institutions and procedures.

• Prior experience in an international organisation, or civil society, or Embassy.

• Knowledge of EU-Egypt relations (e.g., Association Agreement, Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, migration policies).

• Project cycle expertise: budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis.

• Soft skills:

  • Teamwork in multicultural/multilingual environments.

  • Organisational capacity, communication (oral/written), and negotiation skills.

  • Proactive attitude, integrity, flexibility, and loyalty.