VACANCY NOTICE : PROJECT OFFICER - PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

European External Action Service; Manila; On-site; PHP 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Personal leave days

Public holidays

Job summary

The EU Delegation to the Philippines is seeking a Project Officer in the Cooperation Section. The position is locally recruited with a fixed-term contract of one year and potential renewal depending on budget and performance.

The role involves supporting peace and development initiatives under supervision of the Head of Cooperation Section. Applicants may be subjected to medical and background checks; a detailed job description is available in the annex.

Qualifications

• Fixed-term contract of one year with possibility of renewal
• Supervision by Head of Cooperation Section and work in Peace and Development
• Medical check and background check required

Responsibilities

• Provide support, expertise and assistance in Peace and Development in areas affected by conflict
• Assist in coordination with the Delegation and HQ as needed

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE : PROJECT OFFICER - PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

01.09.2026 New opportunity

Teaser

LOCAL AGENT GROUP I
Ref: 38178 -Cooperation Section

We are

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.

The EU Delegation to thePhilippinesworks in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with thePhilippine government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

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We offer

The post ofProject Officer(Local Agent Group I) in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section., under a fixed-term employment contract of one (1) year, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availabilities and operational considerations. For internal candidates holding an indefinite-term contract, alternative contractual arrangements may apply in accordance with institutional policies. The team consists of 13 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Cooperation Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in Peace and Development in areas impacted by conflict.

For a detailed job description, refer to the Annex.

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from PHP 144,841. There is acompetitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.

The expected start date will be 01/12/2026.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligibleapplications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of selection may include shortlisting of candidates-based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV; practical testing and interviews.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually.The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check and background check.

Candidates who wish to lodge a complaint regarding the recruitment process may submit a written communication to the functional mailbox to which they sent the initial application. Upon receipt, the Delegation will review the matter and, where appropriate, consult Headquarters before providing a response.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.

If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the [e-mail] in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.

If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.