Contract Agent – Global Gateway Project Lead (Kenya)

About the role

The European Commission is seeking a Contract Agent to lead and coordinate the full project lifecycle of Global Gateway initiatives in health, education and agriculture value chains in Kenya. Reporting to the Team Leader for Global Gateway, you will provide technical expertise on guarantee and blended‑finance operations that support sustainable development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project planning, implementation and monitoring for Global Gateway programmes in the health, education and agriculture sectors.
• Analyse, design and prepare guarantee and blended‑finance operations, ensuring alignment with EU policy and partnership objectives.
• Contribute to policy definition, stakeholder engagement and promotion of sustainable finance solutions.
• Supervise investment implementation, track performance and report on outcomes.
• Foster cooperation with Member States, national development banks, export credit agencies, private sector organisations and European financial institutions.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in sustainable finance, blended‑finance or guarantee mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of EU development policies and the Global Gateway framework.
• Excellent analytical and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across public and private sectors.

Required skills

What we offer

• Living‑conditions allowance of 25%.
• Opportunity to influence EU investment strategies in a dynamic development context.
• Professional development within the European Commission’s DG INTPA.