Project Officer (EU Delegation)

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Beirut seeks a Project Officer to support the Cooperation Section. This is a fixed‑term position (2 years) within a 25‑person team, reporting to the Head of Cooperation Section.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, analyse, negotiate and draft proposals for programmes, projects and sector support in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present programme/project proposals for internal approval.
• Draft procurement and contract documentation for grants and service contracts, and manage the full procurement cycle, including calls for proposals, evaluation and selection.
• Oversee technical and financial aspects of contracts, monitor implementation, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct monitoring visits and field missions to assess progress, operational challenges and beneficiary engagement.
• Maintain accurate records in EU corporate systems (CRIS, OPSYS) for contractual, financial and operational management.
• Coordinate and supervise contract initiation and execution, and support horizontal activities, networking and concertation.

Required profile

• Experience in programme management, procurement and contract administration, preferably in an international or diplomatic context.
• Ability to work with a diverse set of internal and external partners and to adapt to occasional atypical working hours.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a results‑oriented approach.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of two years with the possibility of renewal, subject to budgetary and operational considerations.
• Opportunity to work within the EU’s diplomatic mission in Lebanon, contributing to EU‑Lebanon cooperation.
• Professional development in international programme and procurement management.