The European Union Delegation to the Republic of South Africa based in Pretoria is looking for a:Project OfficerWe areThe 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 Republic of South Africa strengthens the Strategic Partnership between the European Union (EU) and South Africa (SA) by advancing political, economic and trade relations and development cooperation, in accordance with the EU's values and interests and through effective coordination with the EU's Member States.We offerWe offer a post of Project Officer . Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Project Officer – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function the successful candidate will contribute to the definition, implementation, follow-up and communication of EU Delegation-managed and/or headquarters-managed projects/programmes under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant head of section.The staff member is expected to assist with the general communication, knowledge management and coordination activities of the Cooperation section; to work in coordination with colleagues involved in various cooperation areas, notably in governance, culture, innovation, wildlife, etc. She/he is expected to provide technical expertise to the Delegation in all phases of the project cycle and in particular to ensure visibility of cooperation activities as well as proper appraisal, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects in the areas referred to above.More specifically, the staff member's responsibilities include:• Take a lead role in assuring visibility and communication of EU-SA cooperation and monitor compliance.• Review sector trends, sector institutional framework, government sector programmes, current support activities undertaken by the international community and identify support gaps and possible roles for the EU.• Initiate and participate in the identification and all subsequent stages of project formulation and preparation of new activities to be supported in the sub-sector.• Monitor the implementation of EU-funded programmes inter alia by reviewing and approving contracts and reports and by carrying out field visits as appropriate.• Coordinate and follow-up on Results Oriented Monitoring, manage reviews and evaluations and collaborate in audits and their follow-up.• Report on activities in the sectors and on programme implementation.• Represent the EU Delegation in Project Steering Committee meetings and other fora relevant for the sectors.• Ensure that implementing agencies properly follow EU regulations and procedures for the implementation of the projects.• Review and approve all technical aspects of supporting documentation before payment.• Promote and ensure better co-ordination between donors and other stakeholders including Civil Society Organisations.• As operational initiator in the Commission's electronic database encode entries accurately and comprehensively and ensure full documentation of all transactions in the system.• Contribute to the inclusiveness dimension in the EU cooperation with South Africa (such as child rights, gender equality, rights of persons with disabilities, environmental sustainability, climate change)In the performance of the above-mentioned duties the Project Officer will work closely with the other members of the Delegation. The Project Officer may be required, according to the evolution of the portfolio of projects, to perform the functions and tasks described above for other sectors.Place of Employment: EU Delegation in Pretoria, Republic of South AfricaWorking Hours: 37,5 hours/weekLocal Agent Position: Group IMonthly Basic Brut Salary: ZAR 54,354.00Indefinite contract subject to a successful probationary period.We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as 13th salary, additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.Qualifications: University Degree in Economics, Political Science, Social Science, Development Studies or another appropriate field.Professional experience: At least three years of relevant job experience in relation to the described postCompetences:- Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment; capable of 'win-win' interaction with other donors, civil society and the South African authorities;- Excellent analytical skills are required for reporting and assessment of development projects. Excellent problem solving skills.- Ability to prioritise and to make sound judgements;- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral). A specific eagerness to work on visibility activities and communication strategies and tools as well as use of social media;- Initiative, pro-active, energetic, capacity for independent work without constant supervision;- Computer literate.Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written English; other indigenous (South) African languages, as well as French, are an advantage.How to applyPlease send your application and supporting documents to Head of Administration, P O Box 945, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0027, or by Fax: (012) 460 9923 or E-mail to: ******. The package should quote Ref. No. 44251 and include a short cover letter, together with the European Commission's standard CV obtainable from our website: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/south_africa/index_en.htmShortlisted candidates will be invited for a job interview and a test.Deadline for submissionsFriday, 22 July 2016 by 18:00 hours local timeThe Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to ******Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.Delegation of the European Union to South Africa1 Greenpark Estates, 27 George Storrar DriveGroenkloof, 0181, South AfricaTelephone: +2712-452-5200Fax: +2712-460-9923E-mail: ******
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