Vacancy Announcement: Finance and Contracts Manager in Finance, Contracts and Audit Section in the EU Delegation to Rwanda
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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 organizations. 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.
The EU Delegation to Rwanda, Kigali works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Rwandan government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
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The post of Finance and contracts Manager (Local Agent Group 1) in the Delegation’s Finance, Contracts and Audit Section. The team consists of six people. The working week are 37.5 hours under flexitime regime (including limited possibility to telework) and there are occasional atypical working hours.
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Finance, Contracts and Audit Section.
For main tasks and duties currently required, please consult the Job profile on Delegation website (link below).
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from RWF 2,510,698. The vacancy is a permanent contract. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including 24 annual leave days per year and public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan.
The expected start date will be May 1st 2024.
Eligibility criteria and selection criteria
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Compulsory minimum requirements Eligibility Criteria |
Assets Selection Criteria, basis for awarding merit points for selection |
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Qualifications |
University degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent. Or Completed secondary education (Baccalaureate/A levels or equivalent) and Diploma/Certificate of 2 years and 10 years of relevant professional experience. |
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Professional experience |
Minimum of 5 years (or 10 years) of relevant professional experience. |
Experience with relevant public institutions and/or civil society organisations relating to financial management, auditing and/or accounting. Experience in and knowledge of procurement procedures. Experience with audit practices. Knowledge of the European Union development cooperation and financial procedures are an asset. Work experience with a European Union Delegation or in a project funded by the European Union are an asset. |
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Knowledge of languages |
Excellent oral and written command of English and Kinyarwanda (C1 Level).
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Oral and written command of French is an asset.
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Knowledge of IT tools |
Ability to efficiently use standard software packages – at least Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Computer literacy enabling a quick adaptability to new software, including the software applications specific to the European Union
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How to apply
Interested candidates should your application and supporting documents by email (maximum size 1MB) to eeasjobs-029@eeas.europa.eu with the subject of the message : "[JP/06774] Finance and Contracts Manager– [Family Name and first name]”.
The package should include a motivation letter, a mandatory Europass format CV (https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv) and 2 references.
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted individually and invited to a test and interviews. Recruitment of the successful candidate will be subject to medical fitness.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to delegation-rwanda-hr@eeas.europa.eu
The deadline for applications is 29 February 2024 at 13:00 (Rwanda time).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
Please carefully read the vacancy notice and job description.
Send your application and supporting documents by email (maximum size 1MB) to eeasjobs-029@eeas.europa.eu with the subject of the message : "[JP/06774] Finance and Contracts Manager– [Family Name and first name]”.