Project Officer

Government & Public Administration
December 29, 2022
Contract
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Job Description

JOB SUMMERY
the Delegation. Under this job function, the successful candidate will serve as technical staff whose duties and responsibilities shall include:

  • Analyse policies and strategies in the specific domain.
  • Support policy dialogue with relevant ministries, agencies, donors, lenders and other stakeholders. Contribute to formulation of policies, strategies, programmes and projects.
  • Analyse, negotiate and process proposals for programmes and projects submitted by Ethiopia or national or regional entities.
  • Prepare the decision of the Commission approving submitted proposals.
  • Manage, monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes and projects in line with the conditions set out in the Commission’s decision and the objectives set in the programme/project.
  • Analyse periodic and final implementation reports. Organise and ensure support to external experts concerned by the assigned work.
  • Provide assistance to the relevant regional, national or local authorities in implementing the programmes and projects.
  • Prepare and negotiate relevant updates / amendments of programmes and projects during the implementation period.
  • Encode entries accurately and comprehensively in CRIS/OPSYS and conduct the quality checks (e.g. accuracy and comprehensiveness) of data entered in CRIS/OPSYS.
  • Assist in preparing Terms of Reference, contract conditions and specifications. Assist in launching, managing and monitoring tender procedures.
  • Assist in evaluating tenders and in selecting contractors. Assist in negotiating technical and financial aspects of contracts. Monitor contractual obligations (via periodic reviews, audits, reports, etc.) and gather and handle external expertise when required.
    Monitor the financial expenditure of projects as reported in cost statements and
  • provide reasonable assurance that claimed costs correspond to the work accomplished.
  • Ensure payments due are processed in time including verifying requests for payments and follow up the execution process. Review and monitor financial aspects of contracts.
  • Review and monitor financial aspects of contracts.
  • Monitor and review programmes’ and projects’ budgets and financial time limits.
  • Give the operational visa “certified correct” on payment certificates.

JOB REQUIREMENT
Minimum Requirements:

  • Medically fit to perform the required duties;
  • Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
  • BA degree in Public Administration or other relevant field linked to this position;
  • Minimum 5 years working experience in similar position;
  • Minimum English language competency ability to understand: C2, read: C2, speak C2 and write C2;
  • High level of computer literacy.

The following will be considered an asset:

  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration or other relevant field
  • Experience in the field with International and Diplomatic Missions;
  • Experience in project management.
  • Health and/or education experience in social protection schemes
  • Peacebuilding experience in Government institutions or administrations
  • Experience with EU, World Bank or other Development Partners modalities
  • Place of Employment:  Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia – Addis Ababa

Group 1 – with starting basic salary of 2,555 EUR/month (payable equivalent in Ethiopian Birr)

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as transportation allowance, provident fund and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application and supporting documents to DELEGATION-ETHIOPIA-HR@eeas.europa.eu. The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV, as well as references of previous professional experience.

The selection of eligible candidates will be done through written test and interview.

The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone. Please address any queries concerning this procedure to DELEGATION-ETHIOPIA-HR@eeas.europa.eu

The 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. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase, which will include a written test and an interview if necessary – during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually; However, the Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this Vacancy Notice to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The deadline for application is : 31 December  2022 at 17:00hrs