EUROPEAN UNION

DELEGATION TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

Vacancy Notice

Job title: Project Officer - EDUCATION

LOCAL AGENT GROUP I
Ref: 246589 - Cooperation Section

17/06/2026

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 7 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 Section counts 22 staff members, while the team itself consists of 6 people. The post may occasionally require 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 Sustainable Urbanisation, Health & Education, providingproject management assist, expertise and assistance in the Education sector.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

Policy Development

• assist sector analysis and definition of strategic interventions for the EU Delegation.
• track national trends, policies and developments.
• Analyse data and trends to inform policy, strategy, and planning decisions.
• help with monitoring and reporting on sectoral issues to Headquarters.
• Contribute to the preparation of Delegation reports, publications, briefings, speeches.
• Ensure follow-up on policy guidance and keep liaison with relevant European Commission Directorate Generals and European 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 
• help with all aspects of procurement processes (drafting terms of Reference, launching tenders, assessing proposals, participating in tender committees etc.)
• Contribute to the coordination and monitoring of the EU partnership portfolio, including the implementation of budget assist programmes and related projects carried out by EU Member State agencies and other implementing partners.
• detect and follow up on financing opportunities, notably under regional programmes
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and escalate any key issues.
• keep 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. 
• Follow up, as focal point at the EU Delegation, on Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• keep effective partnerships and contribute to policy dialogue with national authorities (MINEDUC, MIGEPROF, MINALOC, NCDA, REB, NESA etc.) and key stakeholders, including international partners and civil society.
• assist the coordination of the Team Europe engagement in the field
• Participate in sector coordination mechanisms, including relevant working groups and cooperation frameworks.
• Organise 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.
• assist the EU Delegation in communication, outreach, and representation activities.
• Engage with the European and local private sector on identification of joint priorities and investments.
• produce and assist 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 1st 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 Education, International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related area 
• 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 organisation, 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 Europass templates available at:

https://europass.europa.eu/en

to the following email address: eeasjobs-089@eeas.europa.eu mentioning in the email subject:

Ref: 246589 – JOB TITLE:Project Officer - EDUCATION, [Family Name and first name]”.

no later than 17h00 (local time) 02/July/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 evaluate 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 create their full potential.

Pre-selected candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation in advance to accommodate any special needs and deliver 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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