Project Officer Migration Management and Forced Displacement

European Union invites qualified candidates for the following job positions. 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 organizations. 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 European Union supports the efforts of Ethiopia to eradicate poverty, to foster inclusive and sustainable economic, social and environmental development while promoting human rights, democracy, and other elements of good governance.

Development aid further contributes to increased cooperation and dialogue in the main areas of mutual interest, as identified in the EU-Ethiopia strategic engagement. Furthermore, European solidarity is being effectively and visibly ensured through rapid help and relief assistance to Ethiopian populations affected by crises.

Position: Project Officer Migration Management and Forced Displacement

Selection Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

• Medically fit to perform the required duties;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
• Master’s Degree in Migration studies or Forced Displacement studies or Political Sciences or in relevant fields. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields or recognized post school qualification with relevant professional experience of 5 years in addition to the general professional experience; ;
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position;
• Minimum English language competency ability to understand: C2, read: C2, speak C2 and write C2;
• High level of computer literacy.

The following will be considered as an asset:

• Work experience with International and/or Diplomatic missions on migration/forced displacement related matters
• Working experience in Government institutions or administrations on migration/forced displacement related matters
• Previous experience on the implementation of EU – Ethiopia return and readmission agreement of 2018
• Experience in working in multicultural environment

Place of Employment:  Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia – Addis Ababa

Employment Contract: Indefinite/Permanent

Working hours/week: 37.5

Group I- with starting basic salary of 2555 EUR/month (payable equivalent in Ethiopian Birr).

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as transportation allowance, provident fund and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Deadline: June 29, 2024

How to Apply:

Please send your application and supporting documents to eeasjobs-014@eeas.europa.eu

The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV, as well as references of previous professional experience. The selection of eligible candidates will be done through written test and interview.

The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone.

The procedure

After the deadline for applications, the functions will probably be reviewed by a Selection Committee arrange for this goal. The Selection Committee will prepare a shortlist of candidates who’re thought of to be the most appropriate for the submit on the idea of a preliminary evaluation of the information provided of their utility letter and the supporting documents.

The short-listed candidates will be invited to an evaluation phase, which is able to embody a written check and an interview– throughout this part, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the submit.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually. However, the Delegation will use the same technique 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 deadline for application is: June 29nd , 2024 at 17:00hrs