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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.
The EU Delegation to the African Union is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and consists of 41 staff members. It comprises five Sections which are namely: the Head of Delegation's office, Political Section; Administration Section; Cooperation Section; and, Finance, Contracts and Audit Section. The establishment of the Delegation in January 2008 was an important political statement by the EU: the recognition that, the African Union and its Commission has become a strategic partner in EU relations with Africa.
Overall purpose:
A Program Officer in Higher Education & Health Related Programs will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Cooperation Section which consists of 8 staff members. He/She will assist, under the responsibility of the Head of Cooperation, in the management of projects and programs funded by the European Union, advise and contribute to definition and implementation of policies and initiatives concerning the financial and technical cooperation, particularly on Pan-African health and education matters, with the African Union Commission, other pan-African institutions, agencies and organisations.
Responsibilities and duties:
The duties of the candidate include, but are not limited to the following:
We offer a permanent contract (Group 1) in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment. Place of employment is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the Delegation of the European Union to the African Union premises. Normal working hours are 37.5 a week. Salary will depend on number of years of relevant experience. Benefits such as transportation allowance, provident funds and medical insurance schemes are offered to employees and their immediate eligible family members.
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http://ethiojobs.net/docs/job_description_LA1_COOP_version.doc
Qualifications / Selection Criteria
Skills:
Work experience in project cycle management, negotiation, reporting and basic knowledge in financial, audit management of EU external actions financed from EU Budget and EDF will be considered as an advantage.
French: minimum level B1: asset