Project Officer – Communication & Public Diplomacy

About the role

The EU Delegation in Amman seeks a Project Officer (Local Agent Group I) to support communication, visibility and public diplomacy activities within the Cooperation Section. Reporting to the Head of Cooperation, you will contribute to the EU’s cooperation portfolio in Jordan.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all phases of EU‑funded projects, from programming and formulation to implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate monitoring missions, evaluation, and ensure compliance with contractual and visibility obligations.
• Develop and execute communication and visibility strategies, producing publications, videos, digital content and organising events.
• Maintain media relations, draft press material, speeches and support senior management with briefing documents.
• Lead digital communication campaigns, manage social media channels and update the Delegation’s website.
• Prepare analytical reports for Headquarters and ensure proper documentation using 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, content development and metrics analysis.
• Proven experience in event management and coordination of international development cooperation programmes.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Legal right to reside and work in Jordan and medical fitness for the role.

Required skills

• Digital communication tools and platforms.
• Graphic and video editing software.
• Social media management and analytics.
• Project management and monitoring methodologies.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of 2 years with possible renewal subject to budget.
• Base salary starting from 2 919 JOD per month.
• Competitive benefits package including personal leave, public holidays, health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural diplomatic environment.