kandidatu France

Policy officer for East Africa (rédacteur)

Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères · State civil service

En français : Rédacteur Afrique orientale

This job in plain words

The policy officer follows humanitarian crises in East Africa and runs France's emergency aid there. The job is at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris 7th, and remote work is possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (category A) and contract staff.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated
Contract
Civil servants (category A) on secondment to the post (1 year, renewable) or secondment on contract, and contract staff on fixed-term contract until 31 August 2029, renewable.

The profile they want:

  • Expert knowledge of international context, geopolitics and international relations.
  • Good knowledge of the administrative environment and the ministry.
  • Ability to analyse complex situations and anticipate risks.
  • Very strong writing skills.
  • Able to work in a network and meet deadlines.
  • English at autonomous level.

What you would do

  • Monitor the humanitarian situation in East Africa.
  • Develop and implement France's humanitarian strategy for the region.
  • Maintain close dialogue with humanitarian NGOs and operators.
  • Assess and follow up projects run by COHS partners.
  • Write in-depth notes on crises and France's response.
  • Cover for the West Africa/Asia policy officer when absent.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, reached from the offer published on Choisir le Service Public.

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • Post vacant from 16 January 2027.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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