JOB VACANCY NOTICE

AL1 PROGRAMME OFFICER – GOVERNANCE, PEACE AND SECURITY

(m/f/x)

 LOCAL AGENT GROUP I 
Ref: 504154 – Cooperation Section

                                                                                                       Date: September 29, 2026

 

We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union comprising 27 member states. A major player on the international stage, it promotes peace, stability, investment and sustainable development, prosperity, democracy, human rights, and a rules-based international order. It maintains partnerships with countries and international organizations through political dialogue, development cooperation, trade, and diplomatic action.

The European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission are represented in more than 140 countries by European Union delegations which perform functions comparable to those of diplomatic missions.

Based in Yaoundé, the European Union Delegation to the Republic of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea works closely with national authorities, EU Member States, international organizations, technical and financial partners, civil society, and the private sector. It contributes to the implementation of the partnership between the European Union, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea, promoting the EU’s priorities in sustainable development, democratic governance, peace and security, regional integration, inclusive growth, and the green and digital transition. 

We offer

A position of Governance, Peace and Security Programme Officer at the regional level  (AL1) within the Partnerships section of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Cameroon and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. 

The position of cooperation programme officer is a Group I position, offered under a fixed term contract of two (2) years , renewable subject to budgetary availability and operational needs. 

The position aims to strengthen the Delegation’s capacity in strategic analysis, partnership programming, and the management of regional and national programs in the areas of governance, peace, and security, particularly in the context of preparing the multiannual programming for Cameroon and the Central African region. The incumbent will provide contextualized expertise on the political, institutional, socio-economic, and security dynamics in Cameroon and Central Africa, based on in-depth knowledge of national and regional actors and their interactions. Through this expertise, they will contribute to structuring the programming process for the preparation of the next European Union Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 2028-2035).

In this context, the incumbent will also contribute to the definition and implementation of an integrated approach to the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy (“Global Gateway 360°”), ensuring that synergies are strengthened between policy dialogue, governance, security, institutional reforms, sustainable investments and the Team Europe approach, in order to improve the impact and sustainability of European Union interventions in Central Africa.

He/she will carry out his/her duties under the leadership of the Team Leader and the general supervision of the Head of the Partnerships Section. He/she will work closely with other members of the team and the Partnerships Section, other sections of the Delegation, the relevant services of the European Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS), as well as with the Delegations of the European Union in Central Africa.

 

The tasks and responsibilities include, in particular:

• Contribute to strategic analyses and policy and sectoral dialogue with national, regional and international partners, as well as to the cooperation programming process and the management of the cycle of interventions financed by the European Union, from their identification to their evaluation.

• Participate in the multi-year programming of the regional and national portfolio, ensuring complementarity with the different priorities.

• Contribute to the preparation of programming, identification, action and financing documents, as well as to the design of national, regional and multi-country interventions responding to the priorities of the partnership between the European Union and Central Africa; 

• Contribute, where appropriate, to the design of new national, regional and multi-country interventions.

• Prepare analytical notes, briefings, situation reports, thematic fact sheets and contributions to support the work of the Delegation, headquarters and Member States.

• To ensure the technical, administrative and financial monitoring of the programs and projects under its responsibility, including the review of reports from implementing partners and the monitoring of contractual obligations; 

• Promote the integration of lessons learned, good practices and conflict-sensitive approaches, in accordance with the principles of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and the cross-cutting priorities of the European Union;

The person recruited will also be assigned functions according to the needs of the Delegation and the evolution of those needs. 

 

TERMS

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified professional experience; it generally starts at 1,996,731 XAF . A competitive benefits package is offered, subject to certain conditions, including leave entitlements, health insurance, and a retirement savings plan.

The planned start date is for the end of 2026.

Minimum conditions / eligibility criteria (essential for the application to be considered)

1. To be medically fit to perform the required duties;

2. Enjoy civil rights and possess work permits in accordance with local legislation (for non-Cameroonian candidates); 

3. Possess a university degree leading to a Master’s level qualification (minimum BAC+5, according to the European Higher Education Area  http://www.ehea.info/pid34438/three-cycle-system.html).) , in political science, international relations, security studies, law, governance, international development, international economics, social sciences;

4. Demonstrate a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in the fields of governance, peace and security, public policy, international cooperation or program management obtained after obtaining the required degree;

5. Demonstrate proven experience in managing the project and program cycle funded by international donors;

6. Demonstrate experience in analyzing complex political, institutional, socio-economic or security contexts and in formulating analyses or recommendations intended to inform decision-making;

7. Possess a good understanding of the political, institutional and security issues in Cameroon and Central Africa, as well as the main national and regional actors.

8. Demonstrate excellent analytical, synthesis, writing and communication skills, as well as an ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment 

 

9. Demonstrated experience in collaborating with public administrations, regional organizations, international organizations, technical and financial partners or civil society organizations.

 

10. Fluency in French and English , both spoken and written (minimum level C1 in both languages, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages  ​​http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf )😉

 

11. Mastering common office tools (Microsoft Office and Internet).

The following points will be considered an asset

• Professional experience within a delegation of the European Union, an international organization, a regional organization or an African public authority, or a development agency.

• Good knowledge of the mechanisms of the ECCAS, CEMAC, Lake Chad Basin Commission, African Union and the African Peace and Security Architecture.

• Good knowledge of the European Union’s external cooperation instruments and of the procedures for managing programs funded by the European Union.

• Experience in conducting political or sectoral dialogue with public authorities, regional organizations or international partners.

• Professional experience or a Doctorate (PhD) in one or more of the following fields: conflict prevention, peacebuilding, mediation, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), prevention of violent extremism, maritime security, transnational organized crime, migration, forced displacement or humanitarian action.

• Experience in programming, formulating or managing regional or multi-country programs.

 

How to submit your application

Please send your application and supporting documents to:  eeasjobs-183@eeas.europa.eu

no later than  October 23rd at 12:00 PM

The subject line of the email should read:  Last Name + First Name – Application AL1 PROGRAM OFFICER 

The application must contain the following elements:

• A cover letter;

• A CV exclusively in EUROPASS format ( https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu )Other CV formats will not be accepted.

• Copies of university diplomas;

• Copies of employment certificates relating to professional experience;

• Two references at a minimum (structures, names, surnames, functions, telephone number and email address) to which the Delegation of the European Union may refer in the context of the examination of applications.

The applicant must verify that they meet all the requirements. To facilitate this verification, they must check all the boxes corresponding to each document or criterion. The absence of any one of these requirements or documents constitutes grounds for rejecting the application.

The procedure

After the deadline for submitting applications has passed, they will be reviewed by a selection committee set up for this purpose. 

The selection committee will establish a shortlist of candidates deemed most suitable for the position, based on criteria provided in the vacancy notice and job description (“Selection Criteria” above). 

The shortlisted candidates (a maximum of 20 candidates who had the highest score on the shortlisting criteria) will be invited to participate in a written test.

At the end of this stage, the best candidates (a maximum of 5 candidates who obtained the best results in the written test) will be invited to participate in an interview. 

At this stage, the selection committee will assess the candidates’ suitability for the position.

During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the selection committee, but send your questions and comments by email to the delegation administration: 

delegation-cameroon-job-applications@eeas.europa.eu

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical examination, background check, and verification of documents and certificates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: 

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and job applicants. As an employer, the EU actively promotes gender equality, combats all forms of discrimination, and has a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment in all its forms. It strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to build a workforce that truly reflects society, where every employee feels respected, can give their best, and fully develop their potential.

If their application is shortlisted, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the delegation (email address to which applications should be sent) in order to benefit from accommodations adapted to their particular needs and assistance aimed at ensuring equal opportunities with other candidates. 

If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS undertakes to take appropriate measures to meet their specific needs regarding workplace adjustments or working conditions, in accordance with Article 4 of Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on the provision of reasonable accommodations for local staff with disabilities working in Union delegations.

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