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Programme Officer – Investment Facilitation and Infrastructure

EU Delegation to Malawi · Lilongwe, Malawi

This post in plain words

This Programme Officer post in Lilongwe, Malawi, covers investment facilitation and infrastructure, mainly in secondary education and transport, and sometimes energy and digital. It sits in the Partnerships Section and involves preparing, monitoring and managing EU programmes and projects.

Local agent (EU delegation) Open to citizens of the host country

Can you apply?

Candidates with civil rights and permits to work under Malawian law can apply, as this is a local agent post. The text does not list other nationality limits.

Languages
Excellent and solid oral and written English, with good presentation skills.
Education
Bachelor's degree · University degree in economics, finance, engineering or a related field.
Experience
At least 5 years in project management and investment or infrastructure in Malawi or similar contexts.
Contract
Local agent, fixed-term contract of 2 years, renewable subject to budget availability.

What they ask for:

  • University degree in economics, finance, engineering or a related field.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
  • At least 5 years in project management and investment or infrastructure.
  • Medically fit, with civil rights and work permits under local law.

What you would do

  • Help plan and prepare programmes with partner institutions.
  • Prepare project proposals together with EU headquarters.
  • Monitor infrastructure projects and analyse implementation reports.
  • Manage calls for proposals, tenders and contract finances.
  • Oversee project managers and monitor contractual obligations.
  • Work with government, donors and civil society on policy dialogue.

How to apply

Send a signed cover letter and a Europass CV by email before the deadline, with the reference in the subject line.

Good to know:

  • The successful candidate must pass a medical check.
  • Up to 5 of the best candidates may be invited to a final interview.
  • Occasional atypical working hours apply.
  • Only candidates admitted to each selection phase will be contacted.

How this kind of post works

Most EU posts require EU citizenship, but not all of them: local posts in EU Delegations, some traineeships and some mission posts are open to others.

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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EEAS (eeas.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.

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