Project Officer – Climate-smart & Agriculture at Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda: (Deadline 25 May 2026)
EUROPEAN UNION
DELEGATION TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
Vacancy Notice
Job title: Project Officer – CLIMATE-SMART & AGRICULTURE
LOCAL AGENT GROUP I
Ref: 190482 – Cooperation Section
12/05/2026
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. 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.
The EU Delegation to the Republic of Rwanda, Kigaliworks in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 8 EU Member States present in Kigali. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Rwandan government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
A position of Project officer Group I in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section., under a fixed-term employment contract of 2 years, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availability and operational considerations.
For internal candidates holding an indefinite-term contract, alternative contractual arrangements may apply in accordance with institutional policies. The team consists of 7 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Cooperation Section and the Team Leader for Green and Digital Transition, providing support, expertise and assistance in project management, environment and agriculture sectors
Following main tasks and duties are currently required:
Policy Development
- Support sector analysis and definition of strategic interventions for the EU Delegation.
- Monitor national trends, policies, and developments.
- Analyze data and trends to inform policy, strategy, and planning decisions.
- Assist in monitoring and reporting on sectoral issues to Headquarters.
- Contribute to the preparation of Delegation reports, publications, briefings and speeches.
- Ensure follow-up on policy guidance and maintain liaison with relevant European Commission Directorate Generals and EU agencies
Project Management
- Contribute to the full project cycle (programming, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, closure, and after-end sustainability) in coordination with partners, including the Government of Rwanda.
- Ensure sound administration and management of projects under his/her responsibility
- Assist in all aspects of procurement processes (drafting terms of Reference, launching tenders, assessing proposals, participating in tender committees etc.)
- Contribute to coordinate and monitor the EU partnership portfolio, including those implemented by EU Member State agencies or other implementing partners.
- Identify financing opportunities, particularly through regional programmes, while also monitoring European Fund for Sustainable Development guarantees and blended finance mechanisms to support investment.
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures and escalate any key issues.
- Maintain accurate data in IT systems and perform quality checks.
- Participate in field monitoring missions in the country, attend steering and technical meetings, report on project progress, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
- Ensure proper EU visibility across actions.
- Ensure integration of gender equality measures across the EU partnership portfolio
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Maintain effective partnerships and contribute to policy dialogue with national authorities (including MINAGRI, MOE, RAB, NAEB etc.) and key stakeholders, including international partners and civil society.
- Support the coordination of the Team Europe engagement in the field
- Participate in sector coordination mechanisms, including relevant working groups and cooperation frameworks.
- Organize and contribute to sector-related meetings and events.
- Capture and share best practices, promoting knowledge exchange.
- Disseminate project results through workshops, seminars, and public events.
- Support the EU Delegation in communication, outreach, and representation activities.
- Engage with the European and local private sector on identification of joint priorities and investments.
- Prepare and support missions coming from Headquarters.
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 2 990 504 RWF. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.
The expected start date will be September 2026
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered).
- Rwandan national, or holder of a valid residence and work permit at the time of application.
- University Degree in Agricultural Science, Economics & Finance, International Development or similar.
- . Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in job-related activities after obtaining the required educational qualification.
- Fluent in Kinyarwanda
- Excellent command of both oral and written English (C2 Level)
- Very good command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
- Masters’ degree in similar fields.
- Experience in an international organization, diplomatic mission or development cooperation agency,
- Good command of oral and written French (B1+),
- Other relevant IT expertise.
How to apply
The applicant must apply by sending:
- a signed cover letter
- a Curriculum Vitæ using one of the Euro pass templates available at:
to the following email address: eeasjobs-245@eeas.europa.eu
mentioning in the email subject:
Ref: 190482 – JOB TITLE:Project Officer – CLIMATE-SMART & AGRICULTURE
no later than 17:00 (local time) 25/May/2026.
Caution:The applicant must verify that he/she fulfils all the conditions. For easy verification, the applicant must mark all the squares ❒ relating to each document or application condition. The absence of one of these conditions or documents is a reason for the rejection of the application
The process
After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.
Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates, based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV, practical testing and interviews. The best candidates will be invited to the final interview.
Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.
The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check-up.
Candidates who wish to lodge a complaint regarding the recruitment process may submit a written communication to the functional mailbox to which they sent the initial application. Upon receipt, the Delegation will review the matter and, where appropriate, consult Headquarters before providing a response.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
Pre-selected candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation in advance to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.
If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.
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