European Union Delegation Nigerian Job Vacancies

European Union Delegation Job Vacancies
General Information
For all these positions, candidates must be full computer literate, fluent in English, other Nigerian languages is an advantage as would be French. The gross remuneration will be fixed according to the EU salary grid and will be raised depending on years of relevant professional experience.
The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria applies a policy of equal opportunities. Background information on European Union activities in Nigeria can be found on the Delegation’s website:
www.delnga.ec.europa.eu, europa.eu. The EV Delegation provides its employees with an attractive remuneration medical reimbursement and pension scheme.
Job Position 1: Press & Information Officer (1 vacant post): Job No: 4785
The press & information officer is expected to provide professional expertise to the Delegation and lead all phases of the information and communication work such as, liaising with the local and international media; Developing cooperation relationship and establishing a contact data base on media; Communicating and Handling press and public inquiries on the activities of the European Union in general, and the European Union Delegation to Nigeria in particular; Advising and assisting the Delegation in information and public relations activities including coordinating interviews, press conferences and press releases; Generally developing and implementing the Information & Communication Strategy of the EU Delegation as may be directed by the Head of Delegation.
Education and experience
University Degree preferably in journalism/ communications. Computer literate and desk top publishing. A minimum of 10 year’s professional experience as a journalist in the print or electronic media. Work experience in the area of communication with development agencies. diplmatic missions or international organizations would be an advantage .

Job Position 2: Project Officer – Development Cooperation (Section of Rural Infrastructures and Social & Economic Development) Job No: 19560
The project officer is expected to provide technical expertise to the Delegation in all phases of the project management. cycle and in particular to ensure proper appraisal, monitoring of project’s implementation and sector review, most specifically in community development projects including rural infrastructure and social and economic development; Contribution to programming and mid-tem} review of the Country Strategy Paper. Actions to promote political dialogue in the context of the EU- Nigeria Joint Way Forward and engagement with actors at state and non-state levels; Operational follow-up of community development projects with civil society.
Education and experience:
University Degree in Economics, Engineering or Law (master or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years professional experience as project manager in the area of development cooperation, preferably with international organizations. specific experience in rural infrastructure sector, knowledge of EU rules and procedures, experience in the rural infrastructure sector and rural development will be considered as an advantage
Job Position 3: Project Officer-Development Cooperation (Sector of Political/democratic governance & Civil Society) Job No: 19554
The project officer is expected to provide technical expertise to the Delegation in all phases of the project management cycle and in particular to ensure proper apprdisal, monitoring of project’s implementation and sector review most specifically in the job sector of political/democratic govemance and civil society. As part of his duty he is in charge of the implementation of support to the electoral cycle and deepening democracy programme and a number of Budget-lines thematic programmes, ‘upport to Non State Actors and communications and interactions with mass media and acts as back -up for other projects within the section.
Education and experience
University Degree in Political Science, Law or International Relations (masters or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years professional experience as project manager in the area of development cooperation, preferably with international organizations with a spund knowledge of project management and monitoring will be essential. An experience in the area of political/democratic governance, experience in working with CSO/NGO in Nigeria and experience in working with EU
Method of Application
Application letters should cite the post on a motivation letter and enclose a c.v and should be sent BY EMAIL ONLY to: [email protected]
Deadline for receipt of applications: December 17, 2010

3 COMMENTS

  1. Sir, An Application for the Post of a Project Officer: Development Cooperation (Section of Rural Inffrastructure and Social & Economic development) Job No 19560. Im a graduate of Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the University of Agriculture Makurdi October, 2006. Presently Im a Lecturer with the Air Force Institute of Technology Kaduna, Nigerian. I have attended several courses both Localy and International on Avionic / Electrical & Instrumentation of Aircraft system of MIG21 and F7NI version. I m duely registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Member Nigerian Society of Engineers.

  2. SEQUEL TO THE OPPORTUNITY/ADVERTISEMENT GIVEN OVER THE MEDIA IN NIGERIA,I FREDERICK AKABAI FIDEL WOULD GRATEFULLY APPLY FOR THE POST OF PROJECT OFFICER WITH JOB NUMBER,19560.BELOW IS MY C.V AND MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS YOU ALL EVEN AS YOU CELEBRATE THIS SEASON
    CURRICULUM VITAE

    NAME=FREDERICK AKABAI FIDEL

    DATE OF BIRTH=18TH AUGUST,1984

    MARITAL STATUS =SINGLE

    LGA=ABUA ODUAL

    STATE OF ORIGIN=RIVERS

    NATIONALITY=NIGERIA

    ADDRESS=#9 CHINWO CLOSE,OMEGA CLINIC ROAD,OFF ADAGEORGE ROAD,PORT HARCOURT

    MOBILE=+2348056737710

    EMAIL [email protected]
    SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATES

    *UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION…………………..1988-1989

    *BAPTIST STATE SCHOOL BUGUMA……………………1993-1996

    *KALABARI NATIONAL COLLEGE………………………….1997-2002

    *RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE

    AND TECHNOLOGY(RSUST)PORT HARCOURT………2004-2010
    QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATE

    *FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERFIFICATE…………………1996

    *JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE………….1999

    *SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE…………..2002

    *ENVIRONMENTAL COLUMNIST IN ‘PLAIN TRUTH NEWSPAPER’PORT HARCOURT…….CURRENT

    *DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING…………………..2002

    *DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SOFTWARE…………………….2010
    WORKING EXPERIENCE

    *I HAVE WORKED WITH ALLSTATE NEWSPAPER FOR TWO YEARS AS A COLUMNIST ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

    *I HAVE SERVED MY INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN THE AGRIC DEPARTMENT IN BONNY LGA,RIVERS STATE.

    *I HAVE TAUGHT AGRIC/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR THREE YEARS
    HOBBIES

    READING,HIKING ,GYMNASTIC AND TEACHING

    REFEREES

    VSO/CDNG

    MR FRED PHILLIPS…..CIVIL SERVANT (PAYROLL OFFICER)BONNY LGA.

    MOBILE–+2348030508375

    BAR URANTA………..LAWYER

    MOBILE–+2348037402426

    ENGR JHON OBOT….+2348032630888

    SEQUEL TO THE FACT THAT I JUST LEFT THE SCHOOL ,I CAN STILL FIT IN AND DECIDED TO CHANGE MY APPARTMENT TO ANYWHERE AS IT DOES NOT MATTER.BE BLESSED