Project officer - Delegation of the European Union
EUROPEAN UNION
Delegation of the European Union in Sierra Leone
VACANCY NOTICE
The Delegation of the European Union in Sierra Leone invites applicants for the below mentioned
vacant position. Applications should comprise a letter of motivation and the curriculum vitae.
Please mark the envelope clearly with the name of the position. Closing date for receipt of internal
applications is Monday 21ST February 2011 at 17:00 hours.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Administration
European Union, Delegation in Sierra Leone
Leicester Peak
P.O. Box 1399
Freetown
Job title : Project officer
Sector: Rural Development and Environment Section
Location: Delegation of the European Union in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Reporting relationship:
He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Rural Development and
Environment Section (RDE); who reports to the Head of Delegation (HoD).
JOB CONTENT
Overall purpose
To contribute to the objectives of the RDE Section of the EU Delegation.
Tasks and Duties
To support the Head of Rural Development and Environment Section in all areas assigned to
this section, particularly in the area of Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Water &
Sanitation (WatSan).
To manage ongoing programmes and projects related to:
Agriculture / Water & Sanitation (WatSan): Link Relief Rehabilitation and Development
(LRRD);
Fisheries: Institutional Support to Fisheries Management (ISFM), Strengthening
Fishery Products Health Conditions in ACP/OCT Countries (SFP), and others;
Environment: Technical Assistance & Capacity Building of the National Commission
for Environment and Forestry (NaCEF), Gola Forest Project, Support to Sierra
Leone’s Environment Protection Agency (SLEPA), and others;
WatSan: Water Facility projects, and others;
Food Security/Food facility projects dealing with food access, nutrition and safety
nets;
and future projects/programmes.
This includes a) correspondence and networking with partners and stakeholders, b)
identification and formulation of projects/programmes, c) preparation of tenders and
contractual documents, d) administrative and financial follow-up (payments, etc.), e)
monitoring & evaluation of project implementation/quality of project technical reports f) closure
of projects, g) maintaining filing system and reporting.
To identify needs and appropriate solutions in all the areas related to the section.
To attend meetings, workshops, and network in relevant fora if and when necessary.
To carry out any other related task if and when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Job Location & Environment
Location: EU Delegation in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Environment: Multi-cultural team of approx. 17 expatriates from European Member
States and 29 employees from Sierra Leone.
Job Requirements
Education and Training: University degree in Economics, Agriculture, Environment and/or in
any development related studies..
Technical Experience: Experience of at least three years in programme management in
some of the respective sectors.(agriculture, fishery, environment,
water and sanitation).
Sector Knowledge: A broad knowledge of development projects, preferably in the area of
Agriculture, Fishery, Environment and WatSan.
Knowledge of EU and Sierra Leonean policies in these sectors
constitutes an asset.
Procedures: Knowledge of EU cooperation and EU/EDF procedures constitutes an
asset.
Computer skills: Proficient knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
Outlook, internet.
Linguistic Skills: Very good English (oral, reading and writing) is a must.
Communication Skills: The position requires good communication/negotiation skills.
The position requires preparation of briefings for management and/or
input for reporting to HQs in Brussels.
Management Skills: Ability to priotitise competing demands. Be pro-active and problemsolving.
Personal Qualities: A high sense of responsibility, ability and willingness to work in a
team, well organized, trustworthy and forward looking, good planning
and writing skills, and ability to swiftly deal with ad hoc issues.
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Delegation of the European Union in Sierra Leone
VACANCY NOTICE
The Delegation of the European Union in Sierra Leone invites applicants for the below mentioned
vacant position. Applications should comprise a letter of motivation and the curriculum vitae.
Please mark the envelope clearly with the name of the position. Closing date for receipt of internal
applications is Monday 21ST February 2011 at 17:00 hours.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Administration
European Union, Delegation in Sierra Leone
Leicester Peak
P.O. Box 1399
Freetown
Job title : Project officer
Sector: Rural Development and Environment Section
Location: Delegation of the European Union in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Reporting relationship:
He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Rural Development and
Environment Section (RDE); who reports to the Head of Delegation (HoD).
JOB CONTENT
Overall purpose
To contribute to the objectives of the RDE Section of the EU Delegation.
Tasks and Duties
To support the Head of Rural Development and Environment Section in all areas assigned to
this section, particularly in the area of Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Water &
Sanitation (WatSan).
To manage ongoing programmes and projects related to:
Agriculture / Water & Sanitation (WatSan): Link Relief Rehabilitation and Development
(LRRD);
Fisheries: Institutional Support to Fisheries Management (ISFM), Strengthening
Fishery Products Health Conditions in ACP/OCT Countries (SFP), and others;
Environment: Technical Assistance & Capacity Building of the National Commission
for Environment and Forestry (NaCEF), Gola Forest Project, Support to Sierra
Leone’s Environment Protection Agency (SLEPA), and others;
WatSan: Water Facility projects, and others;
Food Security/Food facility projects dealing with food access, nutrition and safety
nets;
and future projects/programmes.
This includes a) correspondence and networking with partners and stakeholders, b)
identification and formulation of projects/programmes, c) preparation of tenders and
contractual documents, d) administrative and financial follow-up (payments, etc.), e)
monitoring & evaluation of project implementation/quality of project technical reports f) closure
of projects, g) maintaining filing system and reporting.
To identify needs and appropriate solutions in all the areas related to the section.
To attend meetings, workshops, and network in relevant fora if and when necessary.
To carry out any other related task if and when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Job Location & Environment
Location: EU Delegation in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Environment: Multi-cultural team of approx. 17 expatriates from European Member
States and 29 employees from Sierra Leone.
Job Requirements
Education and Training: University degree in Economics, Agriculture, Environment and/or in
any development related studies..
Technical Experience: Experience of at least three years in programme management in
some of the respective sectors.(agriculture, fishery, environment,
water and sanitation).
Sector Knowledge: A broad knowledge of development projects, preferably in the area of
Agriculture, Fishery, Environment and WatSan.
Knowledge of EU and Sierra Leonean policies in these sectors
constitutes an asset.
Procedures: Knowledge of EU cooperation and EU/EDF procedures constitutes an
asset.
Computer skills: Proficient knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
Outlook, internet.
Linguistic Skills: Very good English (oral, reading and writing) is a must.
Communication Skills: The position requires good communication/negotiation skills.
The position requires preparation of briefings for management and/or
input for reporting to HQs in Brussels.
Management Skills: Ability to priotitise competing demands. Be pro-active and problemsolving.
Personal Qualities: A high sense of responsibility, ability and willingness to work in a
team, well organized, trustworthy and forward looking, good planning
and writing skills, and ability to swiftly deal with ad hoc issues.
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