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Project Manager – Cooperation Section

EU Delegation to Paraguay · Paraguay

This post in plain words

The EU Delegation in Paraguay is hiring a Project Manager for its Cooperation Section as a local agent. The job covers trade support, the EU-Mercosur agreement, Global Gateway projects and day-to-day project management.

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

Can you apply?

Candidates need civil rights and valid work authorisation under Paraguayan law. The post is open to local candidates living in Paraguay.

Languages
C1 fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
Education
Bachelor's degree · University degree in Economics or a related discipline.
Experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Contract
Local agent, fixed-term contract of 2 years, renewable subject to budget.

What they ask for:

  • University degree in Economics or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • C1 fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with modern AI tools.
  • Civil rights and valid work authorisation under Paraguayan law.

What you would do

  • Analyse trade trends and monitor EU-Mercosur agreement implementation.
  • Advise on trade issues with the EU Trade Team in Montevideo.
  • Support political and policy dialogue with local stakeholders.
  • Identify, formulate and monitor cooperation initiatives under Global Gateway.
  • Manage procurement, calls for proposals and contract drafting.
  • Check data accuracy, documentation and operational compliance.

How to apply

Send your Europass CV and a motivation letter by email before the deadline. Put the reference code in the email subject line.

Good to know:

  • Estimated start date is 1 December 2026.
  • Works under the supervision of the EU Ambassador and the Head of Cooperation.
  • Occasional atypical working hours may be needed.
  • Benefits include leave, public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan, subject to conditions.

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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