CALL FOR APPLICANTS

For the position of "PROGRAMME OFFICER"

A vacancy exists within the Office of the National Authorising Officer (NAO) of the European Development Fund, Ministry of Finance, Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, for a Programme Officer.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks in a dynamic and proactive manner, in accordance with European Union procedures:

• Planning, co-ordination and administration of all aspects of project management in designated sectors;

• Undertake regular liaison with the NAO, Unit staff, EU Delegation, line ministries, project managers, public/private sector representatives, civil society and other relevant agencies for the purpose of project/programme monitoring and co-ordination;

• Conduct macro-economic analysis to guide Government policies and strategies and to inform impact assessments relating to the programmes funded by the European Union in the Commonwealth of Dominica

• Coordinate the programme for the Banana Accompanying Measures (BAM) for the Commonwealth of Dominica;

• Advise and assist with the appraisal, preparation and submission of complete project dossiers; prepare, co-ordinate and participate in the issuing, examination and award of tenders and contracts;

• Prepare and submit quarterly, biannual and annual reports

• Carry out such related duties as may be required from time to time by the NAO;

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should have the following:

1. A Masters Degree in a relevant field
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Project Management
3. A minimum of three years professional experience in the field of development programming, project management, monitoring and evaluation or macro-economic analysis
4. Strong knowledge and experience of rural development issues
5. Knowledge of European Union development financing.

Applications including Curriculum Vitae should be submitted not later than Friday 12^th October 2012, to

The National Authorising Officer (NAO)

Office of the NAO

6^th Floor Financial Centre

Kennedy Avenue

P.O Box 1102

Roseau, Dominica

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