/ EUROPEAN UNION

Job Description for Project Officer - Local Agent LA I

Employer

EU Delegation / The European Union Delegation to Myanmar
Location / Hledan Centre - Corner of Pyay Road and Hledan Road, 6th Foor, Kamayut Township, Yangon
Duration of contract / 1 year contract possibly followed by Indefinite Contract
Possible extensions / N.A

Job description

Group / LA 1/ Post No. 273647
e-Del-HRM and Sysper2 references / 273647
Position in the organisation chart / Operations Section – EU Delegation to Myanmar
Reporting relations/responsibilities / Reporting to the Head of Operations Section, under the overall responsibility of the Head of Delegation
Working hours / Full time
Working environment/conditions / Multicultural environment, frequent missions (especially to Nay Pyi Taw)
Job objective / The Project Officer will be responsible for sector policy analysis as well as the preparation and follow-up of projects in the several sectors of development cooperation with Myanmar and in particular in the areas of trade, private sector development and economics.
Tasks / ·  Project identification, formulation, follow-up of implementation and appraisal according to the Multiannual Indicative Program, and Thematic Programs.
·  Technical, financial and administrative follow up of relevant projects, including budget support:
-  Preparation, follow up, monitoring, invoicing review and reporting of the relevant projects, including evaluation of reports and overall/ annual work plans.
-  Monitoring of ongoing projects, including field visits, on the spot evaluation and control of payments and contracts performance.
-  Dissemination of projects information to third parties (EU Members States, Government of Myanmar…) upon approval of the Head of Section and reply to enquires.
-  Contribution to the Delegation management reports, press releases, web site and CRIS updates.
-  Contribute to all aspects of the procurement process including drafting Terms of Reference, launching tenders, participating in the evaluation of co-operation call for tenders bids and proposals.
·  Coordination and liaison:
-  Liaison with relevant Myanmar Government Ministries and state agencies, NGOs and stakeholders, including participation and reporting on all relevant meetings.
-  Follow up of the activities of other donors and international organizations, analysis of their strategies.
-  Participation in project steering committees.
-  Liaison with relevant units in the European Commission in Brussels.
·  Policy and economic analysis and follow up of main developments in the relevant sectors.
·  Contribute to the preparation of workshops, seminars, conferences and other public events.
·  Primary responsibility for projects funded under:
-  Trade, job creation and value chains.
-  Any other relevant focal sector
·  Secondary responsibilities:
-  Back up for any other areas of development cooperation
Character references / ·  Motivation: willingness and commitment to contribute to achieving results in the evolving EU development cooperation with Myanmar; willingness to develop a career in development cooperation.
·  Talents: Commitment, flexibility, capacity to work within a multi-cultural team, planning skills, sense of initiative and capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines are definitive assets.
Minimum physical requirements / Fit for work

Job specifications

Required / Appreciated
Qualifications / University degree in economics, business administration or equivalent is required. / Additional training in the area of trade and/or macroeconomic analysis will be an asset.
Professional experience / Minimum of 5 years or relevant experience. / Experience in project management within the trade sector.
Knowledge of languages / Fluency in English (spoken and written) and Burmese is an absolute requirement.
Knowledge of IT tools / Good command of current IT tools

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