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European Union (EU) Political Officers Recruitment by eduresearch: 12:20pm On Jul 28, 2017 |
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. 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. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Political Officer - Political, Press & Information Job No: 64783 Location: Abuja Job Description The successful candidate will be responsible for specific programmes with primary focus on political and human rights related matters, with a view to promoting the values and interests of the European Union to Nigeria. Functions and Duties The section "Political, Press & Information" of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS is seeking to fill the vacancy of a Political Officer. The section is responsible for politics,information and communication for the Delegation. Under the supervision of the Head of Section/Team leader, the responsibilities include the following: Liaise with local authorities, institutions and colleagues in the diplomatic community and support policy dialogue with relevant ministries, agencies, development partners and other relevant stakeholders in all areas of concern to the sector Monitor and analyse political aspects and implications of EU co-operation activities in Nigeria. Follow and analyse the human rights situation, issues of concern to the civil society and issues of democratic development. Contribute and analyse the political and social situation in Nigeria and its regional context, including the political and communication annual review. Analyse developments in the sector and contributing to the preparation of sector reports for the Delegation and headquarters In the performance of the above-mentioned duties, the Political Officer will work closely with other staff in the Section and within the Delegation, particularly with the Trade and Operations sections. Reporting to the Head of Section, the Political Officer is expected to contribute to the political analysis and reporting, research, networking with stakeholders and participating for the EU at various forums. The position requires excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills. Furthermore, the ability to work under pressure in a team or individually on specific tasks and to adapt to a multi-cultural environment is required. Candidates are also expected to be able to communicate complex information in a comprehensible manner, be flexible towards new demands and deliver their outputs in a structured way. The Political Officer will contribute to information exchange, coordination and policy dialogue with national and international development partners,regional, national and local government actors, civil society and the private sector. Job Requirements Education and Training: A University level education in a relevant field of Political Sciences, such as, International Relations, Political Economy, History, Public Policy and Political Methodology, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Theory or Development Studies with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Master's Degree with 3 years relevant experience in the fields mentioned is required. Additional education and/or experience in the area of political and human rights or project management would be highly advantageous. Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in political and human rights and related project management activities in Nigeria. Previous experience in working for international organisations in the area would be considered an advantage. Knowledge: Full computer literacy, covering all relevant Office applications Knowledge of project monitoring methods and technique Capacity to deliver results in a structured way. Capacity to communicate technical or specialised information. Ability to work in a proactive, autonomous and organised way. Languages: Fluent in spoken and written English. Working knowledge of French is considered as an asset. Remuneration The gross basic salary will be set in accordance with relevant salary scale depending on years of relevant professional experience. Application Closing Date Sunday, 20th August, 2017. visit https://myhotcurrentjobs..com.ng/2017/07/european-union-eu-political-officers.html for detail on how to apply |
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