Programme Officer – Investment Facilitation and Infrastructure

About the role

The EU Delegation to Malawi is recruiting a Programme Officer in its Partnerships Section, within the Team for Sustainable Investment, Finance and Trade. The post covers investment facilitation and infrastructure, mainly in secondary education and transport, and occasionally in energy and digital. It is a fixed-term contract of 2 years, renewable subject to budget and operational considerations, with occasional atypical hours.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in programming, identification, formulation and appraisal of programmes, and prepare proposals and project proposals in close cooperation with EU headquarters.
• Monitor the implementation of programmes and infrastructure projects, analyse implementation reports and organise and lead evaluations.
• Collaborate with government institutions, multilateral organisations, civil society and the private sector to integrate EU partnership priorities into sector policy dialogues.
• Act as an operational initiator in the relevant IT systems, check documents and act as the "operational visa" on them.
• Manage procurement processes, calls for proposals and tenders, and handle the technical and financial aspects of project contracts.
• Oversee project implementation and the performance of project managers and partners, and monitor contractual obligations.
• Support sector analysis and reporting, coordinate with other EU Delegations in the region and contribute to common EU approaches.

Required profile

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management, investment development and/or infrastructure in Malawi or similar contexts.
• Excellent English, oral and written, with good presentation skills.
• Medical fitness, civil rights and permits for employment under local law.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Assets: proven language proficiency, computer literacy, experience with public, international or diplomatic organisations, and a Master's degree or EU-funded programme experience.

What we offer

• Base salary starting from EUR 3,037 gross, depending on experience.
• Benefits package including personal leave days, public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan.
• Expected start date 18 January 2027.