Planning and Evaluation Officer (SOM-9025)

3-2026 Call for Contributions — EUCAP Somalia

European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) | Published: 20.10.2026

Position Overview & Specifications

• Position Title: Planning and Evaluation Officer

• Reference Number: SOM-9025

• Duty Station / Location: Mogadishu

• Availability: ASAP

• Employment Regime: Seconded

• Component / Unit: Chief of Staff Department/ Planning, Reporting and

• Security Clearance Level: EU RESTRICTED

• Open to Contributing Third States: NO

• Reporting Line: The Planning and Evaluation Officer reports to the Head of Planning, Reporting and Evaluation Division.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• To support the Mission’s chain of command in the conduct of the Mission’s mandate reviews and develop the main planning documents and assessments;

• To support the development and update of the Mission Implementation Plan (MIP) in close cooperation with the relevant Mission operational elements and other stakeholders;

• To coordinate and provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of inputs originating from the Mission operational and advisory elements on the progress of the operational activities and state of play of mandate implementation;

• To liaise with the Mission Project Cell to support the identification and development of new projects in line with the Mission’s Mandate;

• To liaise regularly with the Mission Security, Support, Advisory and Operations structures for information exchange, coordination, and cooperation, aiming for the collection of the Mission's Lessons Learned observations and development of the Missions Lessons Learned process;

• To prepare Mission coordination meetings on the MIP progress and ensure that Mission personnel is also regularly updated;

• To coordinate, develop and implement baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluation processes for assessing the impact of the Mission activities;

• To produce planning, evaluation and report documents, necessary for the Mission’s reporting chain;

• To prepare and give presentations; produce talking points, speeches and presentations for various purposes and contexts, related to Mission planning and evaluation related matters.

General Tasks and Responsibilities

• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;

• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills and knowledge of information collection;

• Drafting and research skills;

• Communication and presentation skills.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience in International Organisations planning processes;

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations.

• Ability in leading and communicating change management initiatives;

• Knowledge of CivOpsHQ structure, operational planning, methodologies, procedures, and formats;

• Knowledge in Risk Management;

• Knowledge in Project Management;

• Knowledge and experience in benchmarking methodologies;

• Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation processes and methodologies;

• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines and to manage multiple tasks and unexpected demands.

• A previous relevant professional experience in/on Africa.

Application Procedure & Guidelines

Deadline for applications: 12 November 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time / CET).

Candidates holding the citizenship of an EU Member State must apply using Goalkeeper:

• Already registered on Goalkeeper with EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web

• New applicant without a Goalkeeper account or EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do

• Seconded Positions: Some positions are only accessible to Seconded candidates. Please contact your National Seconding Authority (NSA) to be included in their list of seconded candidates. A Goalkeeper profile is required.

• Contributing Third States (CTS): Seconded candidates from contributing Third States (non-EU) must contact their NSA and submit their application through official national channels using Annex 3 application form.

• Recruitment Contact: For information relating to selection and recruitment, contact Civilian Operations Headquarters (CivOpsHQ): Mr. Moha CHARKI via [email protected]

Official Mission Documents

• Annex 1 - Requirements and Job Descriptions: Download Annex 1 (PDF)

• Annex 2 - List of Recommended Equipment: Download Annex 2 (PDF)

• CivOpsHQ Privacy Statement: Download Privacy Statement (PDF)