Job opportunity : Project Manager for Private Sector Development and Investments (Local Agent Gr[...]

Overview Job opportunity : Project Manager for Private Sector Development and Investments (Local Agent Group 1), application deadline 31 August 2025.

The European Union Delegation to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad is looking for a Project Manager for Private Sector Development and Investments. We are the EU Delegation in Pakistan, working to foster closer and stronger ties between the EU and Pakistan in areas of development cooperation.

The EU Delegation to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad was established in 1985 to represent the EU and coordinate with EU Member States. The EU is a major development cooperation partner of Pakistan, with a portfolio of close to EUR 100 million a year. The EU funds programmes in rural development, economic growth, climate change and energy, education, governance and human rights. The Global Gateway Strategy aims to mobilise up to EUR 300 billion of sustainable investments in quality infrastructure between 2021 and 2027.

We offer : We are looking for a Project Manager for Private Sector Development and Investments (Local Agent Group 1) in the Delegation’s Cooperation Section. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation and changes in those needs.

Responsibilities

Advise on and manage projects and programs of development assistance and financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the fields of economic growth, private sector development and investments; this includes managing a new programme to support export oriented SMEs in Pakistan to become more competitive by complying with evolving EU green legislation and standards.

Support and contribute to policy dialogue with relevant public and private sector stakeholders, with a focus on infrastructure investments.

Contribute and prepare inputs to briefings and Global Gateway horizontal issues.

Maintain good and effective contacts with local operators, national authorities and institutions, representatives of EU Member State diplomatic missions and European and international financial institutions, donors, NGOs and other local actors.

Prepare and assist in missions from Headquarters.

Contribute to communication and visibility of programmes and tasks relating to the activities of the Section and the Delegation.

The job will be performed in a multicultural environment, based in Islamabad, with a working time of 37.5 hours per week. The team consists of 9 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

Qualifications / Eligibility

• A master’s degree in (agricultural) economics, finance, business administration, public administration, international development, rural development, or similar relevant discipline;
• Minimum 8 years professional experience, of which at least 3 years in an international organisation or internationally funded projects;
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in finance or private sector development (which can be included in the overall 8 years of professional experience);
• Proven proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English. Ability to draft documents to high standard essential;
• High level of general IT literacy, in particular Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel);
• Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;

Have a clean criminal record (at the time of the recruitment).

Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant) :

A results-oriented approach and ability to work as part of a team.

How to Apply Please send your application and supporting documents exclusively by e-mail to : , clearly mentioning in the subject : Application – post 49618 – name of the applicant. The e-mail must include a cover letter, a detailed CV (preferably in Europass format) and copies of educational transcripts, degrees, and experience letters referred to in the application. Applications that are not sent according to the above procedure will not be considered.

The deadline for applications is : 31 August 2025.

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

The process After the deadline for applications, eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee. The Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates and invite them to an assessment phase, which may include a written test and an interview. Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted. The Delegation will inform candidates via the same publication means and will not discuss the selection procedure. For questions, contact with the subject : Request for information – post 49618 – name of the applicant.

Equal Opportunities : The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants. It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and aims to have a workforce representative of society.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries : International Affairs

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