The European Union Delegation to Lebanon offers 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.