Local Agent - Water Sector Expert – Cairo, Egypt
European Investment Bank (EIB)
The term of this contract will be 3 years based in the EIB Office in Cairo
Please be informed that this position is identified as a Local Agent (EIB Local Employee serving in a non-EU country) and kindly note that the recruitment process and subsequent employment conditions for the selected candidate are subject to local labour and tax law compliance in the country of employment, as well as treated in the context of the local market.
Purpose
You will contribute to the preparation, appraisal, and monitoring, of the technical, operational and environmental aspects of capital investment projects and programmes in accordance with EIB procedures mainly in Egypt and Jordan. Operations will be predominantly in the water and wastewater sector, as well as in the broader water resources area but you may occasionally need to complement teams in other sectors.
Operating network
You will be based in the EIB’s Regional Hub for North Africa and the Near East in Cairo, will functionally report to the Head of the Water division, and work in close contact with the other professional staff of the Division, other PJ Departments and other Bank directorates. Operational and technical guidance will be provided by the Head of Division in Luxembourg as well as by the relevant senior team members following the Egypt and Regional portfolio (Jordan, West Bank and Gaza, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia), with growing responsibility over time. You will report to the Head of the Cairo Hub for administrative and institutional matters.
The Projects Directorate is generally responsible for the quality of the projects financed by the Bank from a technical, environmental, social and economic perspective. You will be in charge of the preparation of projects, mobilising technical assistance where required, appraisal of projects to be approved by the Bank’s governing bodies; and mostly, the monitoring of the large projects portfolio’s implementation, including clearance of procurement procedures, all in accordance with Bank standards and requirements. You will also provide sectoral policy support and participate in related cross cutting activities as required.
Accountabilities
- Assist in the identification and screening of new projects that can be considered for EIB financing.
- Appraise the technical and operational viability, environmental sustainability, permitting aspects, and socio-economic issues of projects and programmes.
- Monitor the correct implementation of approved operations in line with relevant contractual requirements, including through deployment and monitoring of external consultants.
- Actively advise and follow up on procurement process and other clearances required under the Finance Contract.
- Contract and manage relevant Technical Assistance reporting to the Bank.
- Follow and support the development of the broader water sector operations in Egypt and prepare briefings on key issues and strategic developments relevant for the Bank.
- Continuously update technical expertise in key areas of expertise and contribute to knowledge exchanges, sector studies, lending policy papers and other analyses in the water sector.
- Liaise with and support other Divisions and experts as required.
- Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office, build relations in relevant area of expertise with key external parties (e.g. international financing institutions, government representatives, local authorities, other institutions, etc).
- Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office/Head of Water Division, represent the EIB at events, for example at the regular sector meetings in country and at conferences or meetings with the EU Delegation and International Financial Institutions (IFIs), including occasionally giving presentations.
- Provide input to the preparation of sector related presentations for the Head and/or staff of the North Africa and the Near East Hub.
- Participate in the general activities of the Cairo office, including internal meetings.
- University degree in a relevant Engineering or Environmental discipline (e.g. civil or chemical engineering, environmental sciences, etc) or other closely relevant fields.
- Master’s degree would be considered an advantage and a multidisciplinary background an asset.
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience in the planning and implementation of water and wastewater projects.
- Proven knowledge and/or direct experience of the following:
- Identification and preparation, review and appraisal of water and/or wastewater management projects
- Work experience in Egypt and/or Jordan
- Procuring and managing external technical assistance (advantage)
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic. French (working level) is considered an advantage.
- Solid IT (standard Office tools, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing skills.
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The position is open to nationals from Egypt. Although mainly operating from Cairo, the successful candidate should also be prepared to travel within the region and occasionally to headquarters in Luxembourg.
We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team [email protected] who will manage your request appropriately.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position, you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.
Deadline for applications: 20th of July 2026