Project Manager (SOM-9166)

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: Project Manager

• Reference Number: SOM-9166

• Duty Station / Location: Mogadishu

• Availability: ASAP

• Employment Regime: Seconded

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

• Security Clearance Level: NOT REQUIRED

• Open to Contributing Third States: YES

• Reporting Line: The Project Manager reports to the Head of Project Cell.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• To assist in project planning, development, coordination and implementation of Mission projects in support of mandate implementation, particularly related to Federal Darwish training, equipping and where applicable, support for deployment;

• To actively support the onsite delivery in the training camp of the Federal Darwish project in all its components by liaising and integrating with teams from the different units of the mission and expediting project related administrative and logistical elements;

• To act as contact point and responsible for implementation of contracts of supplies and services, especially related to Federal Darwish training project;

• To ensure stakeholder management, accurate communication and efficient facilitation during onsite activities of the Federal Darwish training project;

• To perform contractual related camp management activities linked to the training facilities for Federal Darwish project;

• To advise Missions operational components and heads of units in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, notes of understanding and project agreements etc.;

• To act as the interface between project leaders and various elements of Mission Support;

• To maintain records of the Mission project history and ongoing activities;

• To conduct post project reporting and evaluation;

• To receive, review, analyse, assign, process and track certified requisitions submitted for procurement;

• To liaise with Mission international partners in close coordination with the Mission Coordination and Cooperation capability;

• To utilise IT tools and technologies such as the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for contract management related tasks;

• To ensure that all contract related expenditures are documented in compliance with the regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union;

• To support the delivery, reception, acceptance, stock and inventory of all goods for the Project Cell, including the preparation of all relative documents and certificates;

• To support the monitoring of the projects goods warranties and works liabilities;

• To provide support for the preparation of the handover of the equipment to beneficiaries and to organise the physical delivery, as required;

• To support, within projects, organising the facilities and event set-up, planning and organisation of conferences, workshops, training activities or other expertise transfer activities for Somali counterparts;

• To support the preparation of market research and terms of reference for equipment and goods and the preparation of the procurement dossier;

• To support project analysis, project knowledge management activities and development/enhancement of the project information systems;

• To ensure that Project Cell's paper and electronic archive, as well as dedicated databases, are properly managed and updated.

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

• Teamwork skills;

• Time management skills;

• Problem solving skills;

• Project management skills.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Project management training, such as APM, PPM, PRINCE2, or equivalent;

• Experience related to delivery of training in police or military organizations;

• Experience related to planning and implementation of large training, equipping, deploying projects for police or military organizations;

• Experience supporting mobility sustainment within a train-and-equip project, including fleet management, vehicle allocation, preventive and corrective maintenance planning, spare parts control, fuel management, and vehicle readiness monitoring;

• Experience coordinating mobility-related deployment readiness activities for police, gendarmerie, or military units, including transport planning, equipment handover, driver/operator training, maintenance-user training, and post-deployment support arrangements;

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

• Familiar with EU Financial Regulations;

• Knowledge of mobility asset management systems and procedures, including vehicle tracking, fleet records, maintenance logs, fuel monitoring, spare parts control, and equipment handover documentation;

• Ability to monitor and report on mobility component performance, including fleet availability, vehicle serviceability, maintenance compliance, usage rates, deployment readiness, and sustainability risks;

• Knowledge of performance management and enterprise reporting /enterprise resource management software (ERP);

• Driving license category/class C or equivalent.

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)