How to get a job with Europeaid

The European Union is one of the most generous funders of international development projects, and its aid agencies are among the most sought-after employers for international development professionals in Europe. Getting a job with the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation, or EuropeAid, can be a long, arduous process, and competition is stiff. What qualities, skills and experiences are hiring managers looking for in job candidates? How can applicants avoid some of the most common mistakes? We asked asked Emmanouil-Georgios Papaioannou, EuropeAid’s top human resource official. Click above to watch his presentation geared specifically toward European experts interested in working with the EU. See more on this topic: How to become a EuropeAid consultant How to get a EuropeAid job: The EU assessment center How to apply for an EU job Foreign aid jobs at the EU: A primer What eurozone crisis? – EuropeAid consulting trends and pay rates Check out more career advice and analysis online, and subscribe to Doing Good to receive top international development career and recruitment news.