/ EUROPEAN UNION
Delegation to the Republic of Azerbaijan

Job Description for Temporary Financial Officer

Employer

EU Delegation / Azerbaijan
Location / 90A, Nizami Street, Landmark III
Duration of contract / 4 January – 30 May 2016
Possible extensions / n/a

Job description

Group / 1
e-Del-HRM and Sysper2 references / 49452 / 121820
Position in the organisation chart / Finance and Contracts Section
Reporting relations/responsibilities / Reporting to the Head of Finance and Contracts Section
Working hours / 09.00 – 17.30
Working environment/conditions / multicultural environment
Job objective / To contribute, to the sound financial management and strict application of the European Commission's Financial Regulations of EU funded Programmes, to co-ordinate with project managers directly involved with projects under the supervision of the Head of Contracts and Finance Section.
Tasks / Financial Control:
To organize the calls for tenders/proposals for contract for the implementation of EU programmes;.
To apply the financial regulations to all procurement tenders and gram procedures, evaluation of the same and to contribute to the proper application of the financial circuits to ensure sound Financial management;
To contribute to the provision of economic, statistical or any other input for EC funded programming and implementation.
Finance. Budget and Control
To initiate launching, to assist in the management and monitoring of calls for proposals/tenders, evaluation and selection of projects; to contribute to the preparation of Terms of Reference and to initiate procurement procedures;
To analyze and assess project results, notably through financial reports, and process payment requests;
To coordinate with project managers and beneficiaries and to discuss with national/regional authorities and administrations.
Evaluation and audit
To assist and contribute to evaluation and audit activities initiated by the Commission and other EU bodies.
Information. Communication. Publications. Reporting
To contribute to the Delegation's Annual Management Plan forecast and the External Assistance Management Report in the area of activity;
As required, to contribute to the information and communication activities;
To extract and disseminate best practice;
To provide every relevant information to Commission services, to elaborate briefings and reports in the area of activity, to provide assistance to headquarter missions.
Character references / Commitment to quality, speed and accuracy in ensuring a smooth and correct implementation of contractual procedures
Able to both work independently (self-motivated) and as a member of a team;
Minimum physical requirements / n/a

Job specifications

Required / Appreciated
Qualifications / Knowledge of project management and financial control issues;
Good understanding of the principles of the Commission's cooperation policy in Azerbaijan;
Understanding of EC tender procedures according to the Practical Guide for EC External Aid Procedures is an advantage / Ability to deliver in a structured way under tight schedules;
Sense of responsibility;
Integrity and high degree of responsibility in handling Community funding
Professional experience / Excellent understanding of contracting procedures and financial issues;
Good knowledge of organizational practices along the project management cycle;
At least 5 years of professional experience in the management of public funded tenders and contracts, or in a related field. / Ability to listen and understand, to consult and to share information and ideas;
Ability to work in a team in a multi-cultural environment;
Ability to discuss and negotiate with administrations and other entities from both private and public sector.
Knowledge of languages / Fluent Azeri language;
Excellent command of English language; / Command of the Russian language is an advantage,
Knowledge of IT tools / Computer literacy : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Access etc

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