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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 Lebanon, Beirut 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 dealing with the Lebanese government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Project Officer (Local Agent Group 1) in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section (specific domain: Good Governance, with a focus on Social Cohesion, Social Welfare and Gender Equality). The team consists of 25 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 Cooperation Section and the Team Leader for Governance and Social Sectors, providing support, expertise and assistance in projects field.

The following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• Programme management, including procurement and contract management, evaluation and quality management;
• Policy analysis and support to policy dialogue with all relevant stakeholders;
• Relations with internal and external stakeholders, including the other sections at the EU Delegation and Headquarters, EU Member States, local authorities, Civil Society, etc.;
• Any other support task to the Cooperation Team, the EU Delegation and Headquarters, as required.

Indefinite work agreement starting with a 3-months probationary period. The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience; the exact salary range will be communicated upon finalizing the recruitment. 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 anticipated start date will be on 16/05/2024. 

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

• BA degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Arts or a related field. MA degree is an asset;
• At least three (3) years of experience in national and/or international cooperation projects;
• Medically fit to perform the required duties;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law.

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

• Experience in Project Management (identification, formulation, implementation) supporting Good Governance, and notably one of the following topics: Social Cohesion, Social Welfare, Gender Equality, will be an asset;
• Experience in negotiation, advocacy and representation towards external stakeholders;
• Experience in contractual and financial management of services and/or grant contracts will be an asset;
• Experience in the preparation of communication materials will be an asset;
• fluency in English and intermediate level in Arabic; intermediate level in French would also be an asset;
• Good computer skills on MS Word, PowerPoint, e-mail applications and other relevant software programmes;
• Strong ability to write and communicate orally in English, including excellent drafting skills;
• Ability to rapidly produce quality outputs and to work under tight deadlines;
• Knowledge of the European Union and EU Member States’ activities in Lebanon is a strong asset.

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, Europass format CV and a declaration on honour (no specific format) regarding the good standing/work rights/medical fitness/work experience by email to eeasjobs-041@eeas.europa.eu no later than 24:00 18/03/2024. Only complete applications received on time via the above-indicated email will be considered.

The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant checks, notably a medical check, background check, verification of supporting documents (diplomas, language certificates), etc.

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 of candidates based on the assessment of all information provided in the cover letter, CV; written testing and interviews. At least three best candidates will be invited to the final interview and written test.

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.