Topic: Job vacancy for project officer – regional cooperation – post no 18844

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The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria invitesapplications for the post of Project Officer-Regional Cooperation. The successful candidate will be responsible to contribute to the conception, elaboration and implementation of EU regional cooperation projects and programmes in West Africa, notably ECOWAS, as described by the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) Regional Indicative Programme (RIP) for West Africa.

Functions andduties

1. management of EDF/EU projects

2. monitoring and reporting

3. communication and networking

4. others

Job requirements
Education and training
· University Degree in Economics, Law, Political Science or International Relations (masters or equivalent) is required.
· A university degree in developmental studies (MA) or equivalent is an added advantage

Experience
· Relevant experience in development cooperation project management of at least 3 years.
· Experience with EU and EDF procedures or similar international cooperation agencies are an added advantage.

Knowledge
· Full computer literacy
· Good knowledge of project management and development issues
· Knowledge of regional economic integration and trade

Skills
· Fluent in spoken and written English or French and a working level of the other
· Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
· Ability to work under pressure and autonomously and adapt to a multi-cultural environment.

Remuneration:
Gross remuneration will be in accordance with relevant salary scale (incl. allowances) depending on years of relevant professional experience

Submission ofApplication
Applications should consist of a letter explaining yourinterest and suitability for this position and a Curriculum Vitae should besubmitted to: the Head of Administrationon [email protected] or [email protected].

Applications received after the deadline or which do not conform to these instructions will be automatically rejected.

Deadline: Friday 11th November 2011

FULL DETAILS: http://www.delnga.ec.europa.eu/Vacan...n%20_18844.pdf
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