Deadline: 13 October 2023 at 23:59.
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, cooperation and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, also known as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to the Kingdom of Lesotho works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Government of Lesotho in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of Project Manager (Local Agent Group 1) in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section. The team consists of 11 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.
The successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Project Manager in the Cooperation section, contributing to policy dialogue and policy formulation in the fields of energy, climate change, and natural resources management. This job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function, the successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Cooperation.
The following main tasks and duties are currently required:
- Jointly with Cooperation Section colleagues, lead on the thematic area of energy, climate change and natural resources management;
- Prepare sound fact-based sector analyses, sector strategies, briefings and position papers;
- Contribute to the preparation of cooperation programmes and projects in the priority sectors defined by the Lesotho-EU cooperation framework, by providing analysis, proposals, reports and appraisals, elaborated in close co-ordination with the authorities, development partners, civil society, private sector, academia, and other international and national stakeholders and actors involved;
- Contribute to all aspects of the Project Cycle Management (PCM): project identification, formulation, implementation, assessment;
- Contribute to contracting processes in indirect management and direct management;
- Ensure the pro-active supervision of the project implementation process and accurate project performance follow-up with stakeholders and implementing partners;
- Monitor contractual obligations (via periodic reviews, reporting as well as evaluations, third party monitoring, results oriented monitoring, audits, expenditure verifications et al.), gather and handle external expertise;
- Attend project management and monitoring meetings, elaborate progress and evaluation reports on projects and project achievements and propose action if and when needed;
- Participate in technical meetings with counterparts and technical level co-ordination structures such as relevant sector platforms, sector donor coordination fora et al;
- Prepare comprehensive briefings and succinct speaking points for the Head of Cooperation / Head of Delegation for high-level meetings;
- Comply with the instructions of – and maintain close contacts with – the European Commission Services in Brussels, notably DG INTPA. Provide contributions to briefings, reports, etc.;
- Participate in and provide support as required to in country missions of the Cooperation Section as well as incoming missions and visits by members of the European Commission and/or other EU Institutions;
- Contribute to the communication and visibility activities about Lesotho EU cooperation;
- Contribute to EU Delegation reporting activities;
- Extract and disseminate best practices and facilitate exchange of experiences.
NB: the above list is indicative, not exhaustive.
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from LSL 38,282.00. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a provident savings plan.
The expected start date will be 6 November 2023.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)
- An engineering qualification or degree, or equivalent, in a subject related to energy, water, environment or natural resources management;
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the area of energy, water and climate change;
- Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken);
- Communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
- Full computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
- Additional relevant qualifications in the area of experience would be an advantage;
- Experience of working in an international environment would be an advantage;
- Experience of project management would be an advantage;
- Experience with financial support mechanisms (results-based grants, blending, guarantees, etc.) would be an advantage;
- Accuracy and attention to details;
- Knowledge of specific EU IT platforms will be considered an advantage.
How to apply
Please submit your application via the secure online form provided below, no later than 13 October 2023 at 23:59. Please do not send any CV, all the information required can be submitted through the form. Only complete applications received on time via the below form will be considered.
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/9f917a77-b073-0776-add6-1397efb21eb8
The successful candidate will be subject to a medical examination.
The process
After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.
Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of selection may include shortlisting of candidates based on the assessment of the information provided in the application form, practical testing, and interviews. At least 3 candidates will be invited to the final interview.
Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement 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 supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.