The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Moldova is looking for a Budget Officer

The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Moldova is looking for:

Budget Officer

We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

We offer

We offer a post of Budget Officer in the Finance, Contracts and Audit section. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will provide assistance with the preparation of procurement related documents, will participate in evaluation committees, will draft evaluation reports and related correspondence, and will be involved in the subsequent contract-management and payment-related activities of the section. This job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation.

Duration:  indefinite contract subject to a successful probation period

Place of employment:  EU Delegation in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.

Working hours: 37.5 hours/week.

Local Agent position: Group I.

Minimum Monthly Basic gross salary: 1.871 Euro

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

We look for motivated candidates who can demonstrate the following:

Qualifications: University level degree of legal duration of at least 4 years in the domains: economics, trade, accounting, finance and audit.

Professional experience: at least 3 years in the domains: procurement, contract management, economics, accounting, finance and audit. Experience in an international environment and knowledge of legal aspects would be considered as assets.

Knowledge:

• Excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Competences:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong sense of loyalty and commitment
• Ability to deliver output of highest standard under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Consistent attention to detail
• Ability to conceptualise problems, identify and implement solutions
• Capacity to analyse and structure information
• Ability to communicate in meetings
• Capacity to present issues to an audience
• Drafting skills
• Negotiation skills
• Capacity to act upon problems
• Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous way
• Flexibility (openness towards new demands, etc.)
• Capacity to deliver in a structured way
• Planning capacity
• Ability to work in a team
• Diplomatic skills
• Confidentiality

Languages:

Excellent command of English

A full job-description is attached to this vacancy announcement

How to apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to Delegation-moldova-jobs@eeas.europa.eu  clearly indicating for which post you apply. The package should include a short cover letter in English and a detailed CV using the English language template available at:

https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae/templates-instructions

Procedure

After the deadline, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a job interview (in Chisinau or video-conferencing).

Citizenship

This post is a local-agent post. Applicants must have a valid work and residence permits.

Deadline for submission

5 April 2022 by 18:00h local time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Additional information

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone. Please address any queries to Delegation-moldova-jobs@eeas.europa.eu.