European Union Job Opportunity
European Union invites qualified candidates for the following job position. 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.
Position: Project Officer Agriculture
Minimum Requirements:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties.
- Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law.
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Rural Development, Food Security, Veterinary, Livestock or any other domain related to the sectors under his/her responsibility.
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position if the candidate holds a bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar position if the candidate holds a master’s degree.
- Minimum English language competency: ability to understand: C2, read: C2, speak C2 and write C2.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Work experience with Public Organisation and/or International and/or Diplomatic missions and/or International Non-Governmental Organisations on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food Security, Veterinary, Livestock, Agribusiness.
The following will be considered as an asset:
- Master’s degree in agriculture, Rural Development, Food Security, Veterinary, Livestock, Agribusiness or any other domain related to the sectors under his/her responsibility.
- Experience in working in multicultural environment.
- Previous experience on the implementation of EU funded programmes.
- Knowledge of Amharic
- Knowledge of French
Employment Contract: Fixed term – 2 years
Working hours/week: 37.5
Group I – with starting basic salary of 2,748 EUR/month (payable equivalent in Ethiopian Birr).
We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as transportation allowance, provident fund and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
Place of Employment: Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia – Addis Ababa
Breadline: November 29, 2025
How to Apply
Please send your application and supporting documents to eeasjobs-076@eeas.europa.eu
The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV (Europass CV format), as well as references (including contact details) of previous professional experience. The selection of eligible candidates will be done through written test and interview.
The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone.
