Project Officer (Local Agent) - Energy and Green Transition

About the role

The European External Action Service (EEAS) is recruiting a Local Agent Project Officer (Group I) for the Delegation of the European Union to Panama. The post is linked to EU-funded cooperation projects and sits within a small team implementing the EU's Global Gateway strategy in Panama, with a focus on energy and the green transition, specifically the Central America Regional Electricity Market (MER) and the electrical interconnection Colombia-Panama (ICP). The contract is initially fixed-term for one year, renewable for one more year, with possible conversion to an open-ended contract.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the identification, formulation, contracting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of technical and financial cooperation supporting sustainable "Team Europe" infrastructure investments in energy and the green transition.
• Maintain relationships with national authorities, international cooperation agencies, industry, civil society and academia within MER and ICP, and coordinate with headquarters and the REI Initiative.
• Prepare for and follow up on public events, visits and meetings involving the Delegation.
• Support the management and monitoring of cooperation contracts, including technical and financial plans, progress and expenditure reports, payments and contract amendments.
• Coordinate with the Partnership section, the Delegation team and EU headquarters services, and promote the visibility of EU cooperation and Global Gateway in Panama.

Required profile

• Legal right to reside and work in Panama and full enjoyment of civic rights.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in Economics, Law, Social or Natural Sciences, Engineering or equivalent; master's degree in these fields is an asset.
• Proven knowledge of international cooperation and Project Cycle Management, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of policy implementation and project development related to the green transition, and of the EU's Global Gateway strategy.
• Spanish at excellent level (C1) and English at working knowledge (C1); EU institutions, work in Panama or in the EU experience is an asset.

Required skills

• Clear communication and writing, ability to summarise complex issues and produce concise reports.
• Microsoft Office and Internet research tools; knowledge of EU applications is an asset.

Candidates apply by sending a motivation letter, a Europass CV and supporting documents by email to the Delegation before 17:00 Panama time on 24 November 2026. Selected candidates must pass a medical examination and provide valid residence and work permits and a recent police clearance certificate.