EEAS Call for Expression of Interest Financial Officer – RM.BS.1

WE ARE
The European External Action Service (EEAS), which supports the work of the High Representative in defining and implementing an effective and coherent foreign policy of the European Union. The EEAS supports his tasks of conducting the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy and chairing the Foreign Affairs Council.
It also supports the High Representative in his capacity of Vice President of the Commission. The EEAS works in close cooperation with Member States, the Council and relevant services of the European Commission.
The budget division EEAS RM.BS.1 is responsible for the establishment and follow-up of the administrative budget of the organisation, covering both the Headquarters and the delegation network as well as all issues relating to accounting quality and management of the delegations imprest accounts. The total amount to be managed is approximatively € 1 billion and includes the EEAS budget (€ 775 million) and the contribution of the European Commission to the functioning of the EU delegations.

WE PROPOSE
The position of Financial Officer in RM.BS.1 Budget division.
We look for a highly motivated professional with substantial experience in the domains of finance, accounting and/or audit, coupled with project management skills and experience. Knowledge of and hands-on experience with SAP S4/HANA and/or ABAC are also required. The successful candidate will be part of the accounting team of the EEAS.
The main responsibilities of the post are as follows:
The future jobholder will manage the SUMMA migration approach by gathering, analysing, estimating, documenting and validating realistic EEAS requirements with business and functional analysts, operational teams and source system representatives, in close collaboration with the SUMMA team at DG BUDG. Next to these responsibilities, he/she will develop a solid EEAS SUMMA training programme. Candidates should have the ability to:

• effectively organise the activities of a project team and ensure timely achievement of objectives;
• deal with a complex and demanding environment, and properly identify priorities;
• focus on priorities and results, take initiatives, monitor delivery and work under pressure;
• communicate clearly and effectively in French and English, and liaise with stakeholders ensuring good cooperation.

LEGAL BASIS
The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS)(1), in accordance with EEAS Decision ADMIN(2015) 20 on the engagement and use of temporary agents.
The successful candidate will be offered a contract as Temporary Agent under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS) at the grade of AD07 for a 4-year duration, renewable for another 2 years.

ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must meet ALL of the following general and specific conditions on the closing date for online applications:

• Be a national of one of the EU Member States and enjoy full rights as a citizen;
• Meet any obligations imposed on him or her by the laws concerning military service;
• Provide the appropriate character references as to his suitability for the performance of his duties;
• Have the capacity to work in languages of the CFSP (English and French, in writing and orally). Both languages are required in the performance of the duties. The command of one language must be at minimum C1 level (Language 1 — thorough knowledge) and the command of the other one must be at minimum B2 level (Language 2 — satisfactory knowledge).
• possess a level of education

1. which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more, OR
2. which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and relevant professional experience of at least one year when the normal period of university education is at least three years.

• have gained at least 6 years' full time professional experience. This experience must have been gained after obtaining the four-year diploma or after obtaining the three-year diploma and the one year relevant professional experience

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates should:
– have an excellent ability to maintain diplomatic relations and to ensure representation, communication in a complex, multicultural environment;
– have an excellent capacity to create constructive working relations with national authorities, international organisations and EU Member States;
– have strong drafting, communication and analytical skills combined with sound judgement;
– have knowledge of external relations, internal policies and functioning of the Union;
– have knowledge and proven experience in the key areas of finance, accounting, and project management;
– in depth knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and ABAC are considered as assets.

Furthermore:
– experience of working in an Embassy, a Delegation (or equivalent in an international organisation);
– experience of working in a team in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
– experience of negotiations
would be considered assets.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE(2)
The selection procedure will take place in three different and successive steps:
1. Expression of Interest
Expressions of interest should be sent by e-mail to the following functional mailbox:
RM-BS-1@eeas.europa.eu
For the purposes of the e-mail application, this post will appear under the subject of the email:
“EoI: Financial Officer in RM.BS.1 division/2022-EoI-HQ (AD)-TA2b- AD07- 392039”
Such an expression of interest must be accompanied by:

• An updated Curriculum vitae. Candidates are invited to use the "Europass" CV format (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/documents/curriculum-vitae) for their applications.
• A letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages) in either English or in French.

Expressions of interest/applications may be submitted until 19/09/2022 at 12.00

midday (CET – Brussels' time)

For correspondence concerning the selection procedure, please use the following email address (the e-mail must have in the subject the following title: "2022-EoI-HQ (AD)-TA2b- AD07- 392442”
To: EEAS-HQ-APPLICATIONS-AD@eeas.europa.eu
Copy: RM-BS-1@eeas.europa.eu

2. Pre-selection
The selection panel will make a pre-selection on the basis of the qualifications and the professional experience described in the CV and motivation letter.
3. Selection
The candidates who have passed the pre-selection step will be invited for an interview so that the selection panel can evaluate these candidates objectively and without prejudice based on their qualifications, professional experience and linguistic skills. Additional specific written or oral tests might be organised by the panel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The EEAS is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EEAS is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and from the broadest possible geographical basis amongst the EU Member States. We aim at a service, which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact us at EEAS-HQ-APPLICATIONS-AD@eeas.europa.eu in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure the possibility to pass the selection procedure in equality of opportunities with other candidates. If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 1d(4) of the Staff Regulations.

APPOINTMENT
The selected candidate will be recruited as temporary agents under Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS), in accordance with EEAS Decision ADMIN(2015) 20 on the engagement and use of temporary agents
The selected candidate will be required to undergo a medical fitness examination in accordance with Article 13 of the CEOS.
Candidates shall have a valid Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) allowing them to access information classified at the level “SECRET UE/EU SECRET” or will be required to undergo the corresponding security vetting in accordance with the EEAS security rules(3). In case the successful candidate does not obtain his or her PSC, his or her engagement will be terminated.
In case of positive results on the medical fitness examination and after assessment of the PSC conditions, the candidate will be offered a contract as Temporary Agent, Grade AD074 for a duration 4 years renewable only once for another 2 years.
All member of the temporary staff shall serve initially a nine-month probationary period in accordance with Article 14 CEOS.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Brussels, Belgium

POST AVAILABLE: immediately

CONTACT: Pasqualino Battista, Head of Budget Division, EEAS RM.BS.1
Tel +32 (0) 2 584 3053
pasqualino.battista@eeas.europa.eu
Nico Hommé, Team Leader Accounting, EEAS RM.BS.1
Mobile +32 (0) 460 84 86 98
nico.homme@eeas.europa.euThe closing date for submissions is 19/09/2022 at 12.00 midday (CET – Brussels' time)

1 Staff Regulations of Officials (SR) and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). For reference, see https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1570023902133&uri=CELEX:01962R0031-20190101

2 Your personal data will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) 2018/1725. The privacy statement is available on EEAS webpage: http://eeas.europa.eu/data_protection/rights/index_en.htm

3 In accordance with the Decision of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 19 September 2017 on the security rules for the European External Action Service, ADMIN(2017) 10, OJ C 126, 10.4.2018, p. 1, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal– content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2018.126.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2018:126:TOC

4 The basic salaries offered by the EU institutions are set out in Article 66 of the Staff Regulations. The current level, can be accessed via the link: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:C:2020:428:FULL&from=EN

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