Project Officer (Local Agent Group 1) – Cooperation Section EU Delegation to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Cairo - (initial two-year contract, with the possibility of extension)

Overview

Support the Social Inclusion, Governance, and Migration Team as a Project Officer.

You have:

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree (e.g. in Social Sciences, Governance/Global Affairs, Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Relations, or Migration Studies).
• Minimum 5 years in policy/project management or development cooperation, with expertise in Migration and mobility.
• Fluency (C2 CEFR) in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Right to live and work in Egypt (non-Egyptians must provide a valid residence visa and work permit with their application).

We are seeking an experienced Project Officer to support our Social Inclusion, Governance, and Migration Team. The role involves policy advice, project management, stakeholder coordination, and administrative tasks under the general supervision of the Head of Cooperation. The successful candidate can be assigned different tasks based on the EU Delegation’s evolving needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sector/Policy Analysis

   Support policy dialogue with stakeholders (Egyptian ministries/ authorities, EU member states, international financial institutions, private sector, development partners etc.).

   Contribute to sectoral analysis and strategy development in migration/mobility.

   Provide quality input into policy recommendations and implementation

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

   Under the supervision of the Head of Cooperation, work as key liaison with local counterparts in the Egyptian authorities, implementing agencies, civil society, on the whole cycle of migration / mobility in Egypt

   Build and maintain an extensive network with peers from the EU member states

   Coordinate with sectoral stakeholders (e.g., via working groups), prepare briefings, contribute to Headquarters missions.

   Represent the Cooperation Section at external events (workshops, conferences) within the jobholder’s domain

3. Programme/Project Management

   Assist in programming, identification, formulation, implementation, and appraisal of interventions in the area of Social Inclusion, Governance, and Migration TeamNegotiate legal agreements (e.g. Financing Agreements with Egypt, contracts with implementing partners).

   Manage procurement processes: draft Terms of Reference, launch calls for proposals/tenders, negotiate contracts, etc.

   Monitor project implementation: attend steering committees, track contractual obligations (reviews, audits, reports), and manage external expertise.

   Evaluate projects and prepare progress reports with actionable recommendations.

   Use EU IT systems (OPSYS, SUMMA, MIPS, ARES) after training; provide "operational visa" approvals on documents as required.

   Contribute to horizontal tasks (annual reporting, financial forecasting, briefings).

4. Communication & Visibility

   Contribute to visibility in coordination with the Delegation’s Communication Team.

   Define and disseminate project results and contribute to policy messaging.

   Extract and share best practices and facilitate knowledge exchange.

   Assist in drafting reports, briefings, and speeches.

5. Document Management

   Apply EU document management rules: register, file, and archive documents using EU systems (e.g., ARES).

   Process and initiate documents as required.

Terms & Conditions

Contract Type: Local Agent (Group 1).

Gross Salary: €2,538/month (paid in Egyptian pounds at the monthly EURO exchange rate), commensurate with verified experience.

Benefits Package:

    Personal leave days + public holidays.

    Health insurance.

    Retirement savings plan.

Start Date: 15/04/2026.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory)

Applicants must meet all the following:

Education:

    Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree (e.g. in Social Sciences, Governance/Global Affairs, Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Relations, or Migration Studies). 

Experience:

    Minimum 5 years in policy/project management or development cooperation, with expertise in Migration and mobility. Field experience is an asset.

    Solid representation and communication skills

Languages:

    Fluency (C2 CEFR) in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Technical Skills:

    Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

Legal Status:

    Right to live and work in Egypt (non-Egyptians must provide a valid residence visa and work permit with their application).

Selection Criteria (Desirable Assets)

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

Familiarity with EU institutions and procedures.

Prior experience in an international organisation, or civil society, or Embassy.

Knowledge of EU-Egypt relations (e.g., Association Agreement, Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, migration policies).

Project cycle expertise: budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis.

Soft skills:

    Teamwork in multicultural/multilingual environments.

    Organisational capacity, communication (oral/written), and negotiation skills.

    Proactive attitude, integrity, flexibility, and loyalty.

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents in English to [email protected]:

A cover letter (outlining your motivation and suitability for the role).

A CV (preferably in Europass format).

Email Subject Line: Include the following reference in the subject line of your email: “[Your Family Name] – [Your First Name] – Project Officer – COOP”

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 1:00 PM Egyptian Time on 18/03/2026.

Only complete and on-time applications sent to the specified email address will be considered.

Selection Process

Initial Screening: After the application deadline, the Selection Committee will review all eligible applications.

Assessment Phases: Depending on the number of applications received, the selection process may include:

    Shortlisting based on the information provided in the cover letter and CV.

    Practical tests (if applicable).

    Interviews.

The three top candidates will be invited to a final interview.

Potential interview questions