Project Officer – Cooperation Section

About the role

The EU Delegation in Amman seeks a Project Officer (Local Agent Group I) to support communication, visibility and public diplomacy activities for the EU cooperation portfolio in Jordan. The role is based in the Cooperation Section and reports to the Head of Cooperation.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to all stages of the EU project cycle, from programming to monitoring and evaluation.
• Monitor EU‑funded projects, organise field visits, and ensure compliance with contractual and visibility obligations.
• Design and implement communication and visibility strategies, producing publications, videos, digital content and organising events.
• Manage media relations, draft speeches, press material and support senior management with briefing documents.
• Coordinate digital campaigns, maintain social media channels and update the Delegation’s website.
• Prepare reports, briefings and analytical notes for Headquarters and ensure proper documentation in EU information systems.

Required profile

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in communication, visibility, public diplomacy, project management and social media management.
• At least 3 years of experience in digital communication, storytelling and content development.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, both spoken and written.
• Right to reside and work in Jordan, good standing as a citizen/resident and medical fitness.

Required skills

• Proficiency with IT tools for graphic and video content editing and digital/social‑media platforms.
• Strong organisational and event‑management abilities.
• Knowledge of EU external action, development cooperation and communication policies.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of 2 years with possible renewal subject to budgetary availability.
• Base salary starting from 2,919 JOD.
• Competitive benefits package including personal leave days, public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan.
• Mid‑November 2026 start date.