Project Manager – Senior Position (Short-term) Department/Division: Economic Development and Employment Division Reports to: Deputy Secretary General – Economic Development and Employment Division Staff Category and

Conditions:
Post Classification: PM 1.3, Step 3 Project Manager Gross

Salary:
72,077 € Contract type: Short‑Term Contract of 6 months, with 1 month probation period, under Uf M Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules Summary Under the supervision of the Deputy Secretary General for Economic Development and Employment, the Project Manager will assist the Uf M Secretariat in pursuing and developing its work on trade and economic relations with a focus on sustainable trade, sustainable investment, and regional integration, and support the Uf M Grant Scheme on Inclusive Digital Trade. Primary Responsibilities Coordinate the implementation of the Economic Development and Employment Division’s activities, including those supported by the German Development Cooperation. Support the Uf M Secretariat in the relevant Uf M Regional Platforms of Dialogue under the Economic Development and Employment Division. Contribute to the development and implementation of the Trade and Investment portfolio in the Uf M Secretariat and assist with the work of Economic Development and Employment on other areas of priority, in particular the 2026 Uf M Economic Forum. Contribute to the implementation of the mandates related to the Uf M Secretariat in the Uf M Ministerial Declarations and relevant Uf M Regional Platforms of dialogue under the Economic Development and Employment Division. Provide support to the main themes and related emerging dossiers, provide expert inputs to documents and papers, and ensure regular inputs within the overall frame of the Uf M.



Follow up with the beneficiary projects’ ecosystem of the Uf M Grant Scheme on Inclusive Digital Trade. Other related tasks as assigned. Qualifications, Skills and Relevant Experience Be a national of one of the Union for the Mediterranean (Uf M) Member States. Academic Background: University degree (Masters) in Economics, Finance, or other relevant discipline. Master and/or Ph D degree in areas related to economic development is a plus. Professional

Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of experience in the field related. Minimum 5 years of experience in dealing with the multilateral trading system and international organizations. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the Middle East and North Africa region. Experience in the management of relations with donors as well as in working with development projects funded by international organizations and development agencies. Experience in operational planning, budgeting and monitoring of work programs. Knowledge of the Euro‑Mediterranean economic and trade outlook. Good knowledge of the European Union and its institutions. Good knowledge of managing donor‑funded grant schemes. Proven ability to effectively work in an intercultural setting as well as coordinating and networking skills. Strong analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Planning and organizational skills. Strong writing skills to produce reports, interventions and background notes on areas of priority under the Economic Development and Employment Division. Computer literacy in MS Office tools. Excellent communication, drafting and reporting skills. Languages Skills

Requirements:
Excellent command of English and one or two of the other official Uf M working languages (Arabic or French), orally and in writing. Knowledge of other languages from Uf M countries is a plus.

📌 Project Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Union for the Mediterranean
📍 Barcelona