Budget Officer - Finance, Contrats and Audit at European Union

About the Organization

The EU Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS works in close coordination with the EU Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. As a fully-fledged diplomatic mission, we represent the European Union in dealings with the Nigerian government in areas that are part of the EU's remit.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Budget Officer (Local Agent Group 1) to join our Finance, Contracts and Audit Section (FCA). This dynamic team consists of 12 people and occasionally requires atypical working hours. The recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation and changes to these needs.

The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Team Leader of the Finance, Contracts and Audit Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in the contractual and financial management of projects and programmes funded by the European Union.

Contract Details

Contract duration: 2 years, with possible extension depending on organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply sound financial management in financial cooperation programmes and projects, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Ensure accurate financial initiation, control and information of financial transactions, and confirm that adequate financial circuits are followed
• Ensure accurate encoding/registration and financial initiation of payments, clearings, recovery orders and waivers
• Maintain quality, accuracy and comprehensiveness of data entered into IT systems and databases
• Assist with monitoring and budget implementation of financial decisions
• Provide assistance in the preparation of files for Calls for Tenders and Calls for Proposals
• Support tender procedures, calls for proposals, contracts, payments and follow-up of audit matters