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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 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 the African Union is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and consists of 35 staff members. It comprises the Head of Delegation’s Office, a Science Counselor in the Research & Technology Section, a Peace and Security Section and a Finance, Contracts and Audit Section. The establishment of the Delegation in January 2008 was an important political statement by the EU: the recognition that, the African Union and its Commission has become a strategic partner in EU relations with Africa.
Overall purpose:
A Finance & Contracts Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Finance, Contract and Audit Section which consists of 4 staff members.
Responsibilities and duties:
The duties of the candidate include, but are not limited to the following:
We offer a permanent contract (Group 1) in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment. Place of employment is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the Delegation of the European Union to the African Union premises. Normal working hours are 37.5 a week. Salary will depend on number of years of relevant experience. Benefits such as transportation allowance, provident funds and medical insurance schemes are offered to employees and their immediate eligible family members.
Qualifications/Selection Criteria
Working experience in procurement, contractual, financial, audit management of EU external actions financed from EU Budget and EDF will be considered as an important advantage as well as the knowledge of French (level B1-independent user) will be an asset.
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