Programme Officer - Cooperation Section (Infrastructure and Sustainable Development)

About the role

The Delegation of the European Union to Ghana is looking for a Programme Officer in the Cooperation Section, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development team, based at the Round House in Accra. Reporting to the Team Leader for Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, the officer contributes to the identification, formulation, implementation and monitoring of national and regional programmes in climate change, natural resource preservation and basic social services. The position is on a temporary contract from 09/11/2026 to 31/03/2027, with 37.5 working hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Support policy dialogue with ministries, agencies, development partners and other stakeholders on climate change, natural resources and basic social services.
• Contribute to the rollout and implementation of the Global Gateway Investment Package in those areas.
• Help develop common approaches between the EU, Member States and other development partners in Ghana.
• Take part in programming, identification and appraisal of projects with beneficiary institutions.
• Assist with procurement, including drafting Terms of Reference and calls for proposals.
• Monitor projects, attend management and monitoring meetings, prepare progress reports, propose actions and help evaluate them.
• Maintain contacts with other development partners.
• Enter data accurately in ARES or other IT systems and check its quality.

Required profile

• University degree in development studies, political or social sciences, education or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience relevant to the duties; experience implementing EU or other development partner projects is mandatory.
• Experience in climate change, natural resource preservation and basic social services, and in low- and middle-income countries, would be an asset.
• Excellent English (C2 level).

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of IT tools.

What we offer

• Gross monthly salary of GHS 29,525, with social security and taxes deducted.
• 6 days of leave in line with local law.