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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 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 as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. The EU Delegation to Papua New Guinea ensures the representation of the European Union to Papua New Guinea and the follow-up of bilateral political, economic, trade and development cooperation relations.
We offer
For the position of Project Officer, working under the direct supervision of the Head of the Cooperation Section and the team leader for the team “planet” the successful candidate will contribute to the programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EU programmes to support progress in the field of Forestry/Climate Change/Biodiversity in PNG. The Project Officer will assist with the identification, formulation, management and appraisal of programmes and projects, manage programmes and projects, assist with procurement procedures, monitor ongoing projects, conduct field visits and elaborate progress reports on projects. The Project Officer is in charge to check the accuracy of payment requests and will provide assistance for any other related tasks. In addition, the Project Officer will provide policy analysis and support policy dialogue with relevant government interlocutors and other donors and non-state actors, prepare analytical notes on relevant policy issues and development.
We offer a workplace with a multinational team of local and expatriate staff members where proactivity and an open mind are expected. Normal working hours are from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 including a lunch break. Work-life balance is assured in the frame of a flexible working time scheme which also takes into account an occasional peak in the workload (e.g. reporting deadlines, recruitments, etc.). The EU Delegation’s office is located in Harbour City, Port Moresby. With the evolving Covid-19 pandemic teleworking may apply on certain days. A laptop will be provided.
After a probationary period of 3 months an indefinite contract with a minimum gross basic monthly remuneration of PGK 10239 (Local Agent category I) 13 times per year is offered. Relevant qualified working experience will be taken into account when fixing the actual paygrade.
In addition, a monthly transport allowance and a contribution to a superannuation fund are granted. A medical insurance scheme with reimbursements of 80 % of eligible health care costs is provided for the employee and eligible dependents. Besides national holidays, annual leave of 1,5 days per month is provided.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
- Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
- University degree in a field related to forestry, climate change, (or equivalent), based on a 4 years full time curriculum
- Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken) and Tok Pisin;
- Excellent computer literacy (Microsoft Office);
- Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills;
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional working experience after obtaining the University degree;
The following will be considered an asset:
- Working experience in the area of development cooperation;
- Post-graduate studies in a relevant area;
- Knowledge of another EU language (e.g. French);
The successful candidate will be expected to work to a high level of accuracy, integrity, commitment and reliability, and be able to work productively both independently and as member of a team.
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit no other than following documents:
- motivation letter, signed in scanned pdf format
- CV – using only the EU-CV template available at: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose (in pdf)
Supporting documents:
- grade 12 school certificate (scanned pdf)
- University degree: scanned pdf of
- a) diploma indicating the degree
- b) transcripts
- c) official curriculum of the study program
- proof of minimum 3 years working experience after obtaining the University degree (scanned pdf)
The motivation letter, the EU-CV and supporting documents must be provided in ONE PDF document each. The size of the application is strictly limited to 3 MB: motivation letter and EU-CV with maximum 1 MB; supporting documents maximum 2 MB, and send by e-mail, quoting reference “PROJECT OFFICER 2021″ to
DELEGATION-PAPUA-NEW-GUINEA-RECRUITMENTS@eeas.europa.eu
The subject line of the e-mail must state: Application PROJECT OFFICER 2021, LAST NAME, First Name.
The selection procedure
After the deadline all applications will be reviewed by an ad-hoc Selection Committee set up for the purpose of this recruitment. On the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the CV (using only the EU CV template) the Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who best meet the criteria for the post. Subsequently the minimum
requirements (minimum of 3 years relevant professional work experience after obtaining an university degree based on a minimum 4 years full time curriculum supported with the transcripts and official curriculum of the study program) will be checked. To note that any certificate must include the exact start and end date (Day, Month, Year) same as indicated in the CV.
Based on the assessment of supporting documents the most suitable candidates will be invited for a written test. Those candidates with the best results will be invited for an interview. The final shortlisted candidate(s) will have to provide original certificates, diplomas and transcripts which will be verified with the former employers and educational entity. 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 Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection and application procedure by telephone or e-mail.
Candidates who do not strictly comply with above procedure will be disqualified.
Printed applications and application sent to another mailbox will not be accepted.
Candidates must only communicate via above mailbox. No direct contact to any staff member of the EU Delegation is allowed.
The deadline for applications is 15 June 2021, 13:00.