European Union Delegation to Nigeria, Vacancy for Project Officer Political Governance/Justice

The European Union is one of the largest development partners of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Within the framework of the 2008-2013 Country Strategy Paper and National Indicative Programme, the EU is assisting Nigeria mainly in the following areas: peace and security, governance and human rights and trade and regional integration. In this context, the EU Delegation
to Nigeria requires a Project Officer to work in the area of Political Governance/Justice (For more information on EU activities in Nigeria, visit the Delegation's website: www.delnga.ec.europa.eu.)
The salary will be fixed according to the EU salary grid and increased on the basis of years of relevant professional experience.
The EU Delegation applies a policy of equal opportunity and provides its employees with medical expenses reimbursement
and pension scheme.
Application should cite the job number (Post no. 18848) on a motivation letter and enclose a CV. It should be sent by EMAIL ONLY to: DELEGATION-NIGERIA-RECRUIT@eeas.europa.eu
JOB PROFILE
Overall purpose
Reporting to the Head of Section responsible for political governance, the project officer is expected to provide technical
expertise to the EU Delegation in all phases of the project management cycle and in particular to ensure proper appraisal,
monitoring of project implementation and sector review, most specifically in the following areas of political governance:
justice, organised crime and human rights.
General duties and functions include:
• Contribution to programming and mid-term review of the Country Strategy Paper.
• Identification and formulation of projects
• Internal monitoring of project implementation in co-ordination with the Nigerian authorities
• Contribution to sector reviews
• Contribution to reporting requirements
• Contribution to donor coordination mechanisms
Specific duties and functions are:
• Primary responsibility for the implementation of the justice sector support and anti-drug trafficking and organised crime project.
• Secondary responsibility will be to act as back-up for other project officers within the Political Governance Section
In the performance of the above-mentioned duties, the job holder will work closely with the other members of the EU
Delegation and, in particular, with the Political, Operation and Finance and Contracts sections. He/she may be required,according to the evolution of the portfolio of projects, to perform the functions and tasks described above for other sectors.
He/she must be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and interact with the Nigerian authorities and other development partners in the justice sector.
Education
University Degree in Law, Political Science or International Relations (masters or equivalent) is required.
Experience
A minimum of 3 years' professional experience as a project officer in the area of development cooperation, preferably with
international organizations is required.
Knowledge of the Nigerian justice system, specific experience in the justice sector and experience in working with EU-funded
projects are assets
Linguistic and communication skills
Must be Fluent in English and have excellent communication and drafting skills

Deadline for receipt of applications: March 4,