Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The European Union Delegation to Zambia and COMESA is looking for:
Project Officer – Infrastructure
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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 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. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Ensures the representation of the European Union to the Republic of Zambia and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA);
• Ensures the follow-up of bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic, trade and external assistance cooperation (financial and technical);
• Ensures the follow-up of EU policies in all sectors;
• Promotes and defends the values and interests of the EU;
• Coordinates the work of the Member States’ Embassies, particularly in the fields of EU competences, notably trade and external assistance;
• Ensures the tasks of the EU Presidency and carries out CFSP demarches as appropriate;
• Reports back to Headquarters on all matters of interest for EU policies;
• Carries out press and public diplomacy activities in pursuit of the above;
• Ensures the multi-annual programming of aid and the management of programmes and devolved projects within the framework of the external aid instruments of the EU Budget and the European Development Fund in line with the Communication “Increasing the impact of EU Development Policy: an Agenda for Change.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Medically fit to perform the required duties;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
• Has a good knowledge of English both oral and written;
• Education and training: University Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Certified knowledge on project management and financing will be an advantage
• Professional experience: at least 5 years of experience in the field of Infrastructure (e.g. transport, energy, water and sanitation), preferably with international development organisations / diplomatic missions or private companies, incl. experience in infrastructure project management comprising appraisal and design stage, preparation / verification of BoQ and contract payment procedures.
• Demonstrated good computer skills including experience with MS Office, Internet, E-mail and other office tools.

  Job Education Requirements:
• University Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Please send your application and supporting documents to Delegation-Zambia-Recruitment@eeas.europa.eu. 

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