Programme Officer - Investment Officer

Programme Officer - Investment Officer

European Commission — DG.ENEST.A.4 – International Financial Institutions and Investments

Contract Agent (CA), FG IV

Contract Agent Vacancies - Headquarters

Application deadline: 2026-11-06

Overall purpose In support to the implementation of the Ukraine Investment Facility (UIF) and the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), the overall purpose of this position is to steer – under the supervision of the Team Leader/Head of Sector – the efficient use of financial instruments (in particular EU budgetary guarantees and blended finance) to ensure that these instruments are used in line with the strategic priorities of DG ENEST. To this end, the jobholder will have to maintain close cooperation and coordination with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and private investors, throughout the origination and development of investment projects. These tools will be instrumental in implementing the Reform and Growth Plans for ENEST regions, the Global Gateway Strategy and the dedicated agreements/partnerships/plans put in place with individual countries which all aim to stimulate jobs and growth, support connectivity and the green and digital transition through (increased) investments in our partner countries.

How to apply BANKI Barbara: [email protected]

Applications (CV, application form (https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/document/download/63907c28-c295-45c8-b79a-9d501aee9495_en?filename=FG%20IV%20-%20Job%20492336%20-%20Single%20application%2019-10-2026.pdf) filled in) to be sent to [email protected]

Please make sure that you send the Application Form (https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/document/download/63907c28-c295-45c8-b79a-9d501aee9495_en?filename=FG%20IV%20-%20Job%20492336%20-%20Single%20application%2019-10-2026.pdf) when applying. As well as mention your CAST number and the post number in subject line.

Original job description 22/10/2026 1 / 4 EUROPEAN COMMISSION Job Description Form Job description version 3 (Active) Job no. 492336 in ENEST.A.4.002 Valid from 20/10/2026 Job Holder Name Job Profile Position CONTRACT AGENT FGIV Job title Programme Officer - Programme Officer - Investment Officer Domains Generic domain FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS and INSTITUTIONS, incl BANKING Intermediate domain Specific domain EXTERNAL RELATIONS Sensitive job No Overall purpose In support to the implementation of the Ukraine Investment Facility (UIF) and the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), the overall purpose of this position is to steer – under the supervision of the Team Leader/Head of Sector – the efficient use of financial instruments (in particular EU budgetary guarantees and blended finance) to ensure that these instruments are used in line with the strategic priorities of DG ENEST. To this end, the jobholder will have to maintain close cooperation and coordination with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and private investors, throughout the origination and development of investment projects. These tools will be instrumental in implementing the Reform and Growth Plans for ENEST regions, the Global Gateway Strategy and the dedicated agreements/partnerships/plans put in place with individual countries which all aim to stimulate jobs and growth, support connectivity and the green and digital transition through (increased) investments in our partner countries. Legal disclaimer Please note that as per article 80 of the Conditions of Employment of other Servants of the European Union the work of all Function Groups of Contract Agents should take place under the supervision of an official or a temporary agent.

22/10/2026 2 / 4 Functions and duties + POLICY IMPLEMENTATION • Contribute to the preparation and negotiation of guarantee agreements with financial institutions benefiting from EU support under UIF and the EFSD+. • Contribute to the management of blended finance and guarantee instruments financed from the EU budget. • Contribute to the evaluation of the investment proposals submitted by implementing partners in close consultation with thematic and geographic services. Verify the eligibility of the proposed actions and their conformity with the sectoral and strategic priorities of the Commission. • Contribute to the drafting of briefings and policy papers on the use of EU financial instruments and budgetary guarantees in support of strategic investments. • Contribute to work on private sector engagement and pipeline development with IFI partners. + PROGRAM / PROCESS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Coordinate the preparation of workshops and meetings. • Contribute to monitoring and reporting (monitoring and impact assessment of projects; collecting and providing information for reporting and communication purposes; reporting related to blending facilities/platforms and implementation of guarantees). + TECHNICAL ANALYSIS and ADVICE • Design, formulate and promote the use of financial instruments and EU guarantees in cooperation with the various internal and external interlocutors and stakeholders. • Contribute to the preparation of methodological tools for the development, management and monitoring of EU supported investments (manuals, guides, templates...) and the development of training modules. • Organise and coordinate events, panels and conferences. • Attend/perform missions and outreach events in the DG ENEST regions. + INFORMATION and DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT • Maintain structured electronic files supporting the Unit’s knowledge management, including the maintenance of the Unit’s SharePoint environment. • Correctly apply the Commission's document management rules to the documents for which responsibility is held, following the instructions of the Head of Unit and with the help of the DMO correspondent of the unit; ensure in particular the correct registration and filing of these documents • + Contribute to various tasks and projects in line with the needs of the Unit, the Directorate or the DG, as guided by the DG’s political priorities. Job requirements Experience" + FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS and INSTITUTIONS, incl BANKING Job-Related experience:at least 5 years Qualifier:essential The role requires a highly qualified professional with a background in development finance and/ or project or structured finance, business finance, risk assessment, credit rating, and pricing. A degree in economics, finance, business administration, management, law, or a related field is required. Experience in assessing and implementing projects in developing and emerging markets and/or dealing with IFIs/DFIs would be an advantage. Work experience from enlargement countries and emerging markets (incl. in EU Delegations) would also be an asset. Ability to communicate with a range of public and private actors involved in the implementation of the strategic priorities of DG ENEST and understanding of the EFSD+ and UIF policy objectives are essential.

22/10/2026 3 / 4 Languages Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production Writing English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Knowledge • FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS and INSTITUTIONS, incl BANKING ◦ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS and INSTRUMENTS ▪ Financial instruments • BUDGET, FINANCE, CONTRACTS and ACCOUNTING ◦ BUDGET and FINANCE ▪ Financial regulation and procedures ◦ PROCUREMENT and CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ▪ Rules and procedures concerning calls for proposals, calls for tenders, contracts, task letters ▪ Public procurement and financial subsidies • AUDIT, CONTROL and INSPECTION • EVALUATION and QUALITY MANAGEMENT • PROGRAM / PROCESS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT ◦ GENERAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ▪ Programme planning and evaluation ◦ PROJECT MANAGEMENT • OPERATIONAL and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT and RESOURCES ◦ ORGANISATION and ADMINISTRATION of SUPPORT OFFICES ▪ Office administration • INTERNAL MANAGEMENT and COORDINATION (DG/Service/Company) ◦ HORIZONTAL COORDINATION ▪ Strategic Planning and Programming (SPP) • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (generic) ◦ EXTERNAL RELATIONS Competences • Communicating ◦ Capacity to communicate technical or specialised information • Delivering Quality and Results ◦ Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous way • Prioritising and Organising ◦ Capacity to deliver in a structured way • Working with Others ◦ Ability to work in a team Job Environment Organisational entity Presentation of the entity:

22/10/2026 4 / 4 Job related issues [ ] Atypical working hours [ ] Specialised Job Missions [ ] Frequent, i.e. 2 or more missions / month [ ] Long duration, i.e. missions lasting more than a week Comments: Workplace, health & safety related issues [ ] Noisy environment [ ] Physical effort / materials handling [ ] Work with chemicals / biological materials [ ] Radioprotection area [ ] Use of personal protective equipment [ ] Other Comments: Other Comments: