Job opportunity : PROGRAMME OFFICER

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Programme Officer - European Union, Cameroon

Programme Officer - Investment (Global Gateway, Investments and Private Sector) (post 179154)
Job details

Function Group: IV - contract agent

Reference Number: 179154

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026

Location: Yaounde, Cameroon

Living conditions allowance: 30%

Unit: INTPA.A.4.DEL.Cameroon – Team Cooperation

Contact point: Mr Sébastien Dibling
Job description

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and the Head of Cooperation, and in close collaboration with colleagues from HQ, other Delegations in the region and the Trade section, to structure a pipeline of investment projects based on origination, development and implementation of EU initiatives in Cameroon and the Central African sub-region, with a focus on Global Gateway and EFSD+. To manage related sectoral dialogues, contribute to the programming and management of the projects in the fields referred above as well as in the digital domain at both national and regional levels. To strengthen and expand partnerships with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Export Credit Agencies (ECA) and the European private sector in and outside Cameroon. To ensure sector coordination with EU Member States and other donors, national counterparts, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders. To build a network of investment partners who can steer the Global Gateway and to steer Global gateway and EFSD+ opportunities and processes. To contribute to the monitoring and analysis of relevant sector policies and to the Delegation’s policy dialogue.
HOW TO APPLY ?
Applications (CV & motivation letter) to be sent to: sebastien.dibling@eeas.europa.eu and silja.kasmann@eeas.europa.eu. Please indicate your CAST Application ID in your application and mention the post number in subject line. Security Clearance is compulsory for all EU Staff in delegations and has to be requested by selected candidate before departure.

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026