Cooperation Project Assistant

PRINTCooperation Project Assistant28. 08. 2025 Expiring soonTeaserThe European Union Delegation to Myanmar is looking for a Cooperation Project Assistant (Local Agent Group 2) in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section. Reference: Post 208977TextWe areThe 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 Myanmar works in close coordination with the Embassies of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the interests of the European Union in Myanmar. We offerThe post of Project Assistant (Local Agent Group 2) in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section. The new colleague will undertake tasks responding to the continuously changing needs of the Delegation. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Cooperation Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in Cooperation.

Following Main Tasks And Duties Are Currently RequiredAid information management (keeping track and update overview of financing decisions, agreements, contracts, addenda, closures, payments, other);Assist section management for annual reporting and budget forecasting;Be the focal point for monitoring and evaluation related software systems;Assist in preparing monitoring and evaluation plans as well as external monitoring and evaluation visits;Assist the section in implementation of communication activities;Assist the section in engaging with Civil Society;Assist with preparing and ensuring follow up of coordination meetings (incl.

EU Development counsellors meetings and field trips, close cooperation with external consultants);Assist in preparing events such as high level meetings, HQ missions, field visits;Ensure effective communication with Cooperation stakeholders;Support as needed the secretariat;Assist the Head of Cooperation in any other relevant task to be determined. The job will be performed in a multicultural environment, based in Yangon, with a working time of 37. 5 hours per week. The team consists of 17 people and there may be occasional atypical working hours.

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from EUR 1727 up to EUR 3039. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan. In the event of recruitment from outside the organisation, the successful applicant would have an initial two-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of renewal. The expected start date will be 01 December 2025. Minimum RequirementsPost-secondary degree; Minimum of 5 years of experience working for an international organisation (Embassy, UN agency, international NGO, etc.

)Excellent command (spoken and written) of both English and Burmese languagesExcellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Outlook, InternetMedically fit to perform the required dutiesRight to residence and work in MyanmarAssets Post-secondary degree in development related studiesExperience in development related tasksHow To ApplyPlease submit your application, consisting of A cover letter with brief outline indicating the reasons to consider himself/herself suitable for the positionA Europass format CV (available on https: //europa. eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=en) (Attention: other formats will be reason for rejection of the application!)Scanned copy of diplomas and work certificates.

Please submit all documents in a single e-mail to the following address: eeasjobs-206@eeas. europa. eumentioning in the subject of your e-mail “Cooperation Project Assistant”. Applications must be received before 17: 00 (Yangon time) 15/09/2025. Only complete applications, which are received on time, will be considered. The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check. The processAfter 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 assessment stage. Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

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 to delegation-myanmar-job@eeas. europa. eu, clearly mentioning in the subject: Request for information – post 208977 – name of the applicant. Requests which are not sent according to the above procedure will not be considered. Equal OpportunitiesThe 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 and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service that is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.