Country: Somalia
Closing date: 20 Feb 2019
Position Name: Chief of Finance Unit
Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted: Expert Level
Ref. number: SOM-053
Location: Mogadishu
Availability: ASAP
Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/Finance Unit Security Clearance Level: EU SECRET
Open to Contributing Third States: No Reporting Line:
The Chief of Finance Unit reports to the Head of Mission Support Department.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
To lead, direct and manage the Finance Unit;
To ensure the sound and effective financial management of the CSDP Mission and the development of
the essential internal policies and procedures for finance;
To manage the accounts, payments, treasury, payroll, financial system, claims and other financial
functions;
To approve financial obligations, payments and disbursements;
To ensure the integrity, accuracy and timely submission of internal and external financing reporting;
To limit financial risk by taking action and evaluate the banking and national financial infrastructure, the
physical/electronic security of funds and internal controls;
To liaise and cooperate on financial issues with the EU Supervising Authorities and all other relevant
actors;
To ensure the presence of external audits and implement audit recommendations;
To liaise with CPCC and FPI for coming mandates budget preparation and facilitate the internal budget
process in the mission;
To identify needs of goods and/or services required for improving the efficiency of the unit and define
them technically for procurement;
To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects implemented
under his/her responsibility;
To undertake any other related tasks as required by the Line Manager.
Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
To develop policies (prepare Standard Operating Procedures) for the control of the EU finances, in close
cooperation with the Finance Officers;
To ensure Budget Implementation reports (in particular of monthly, progress and final financial report to
the European Commission).
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in
the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications
Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European
Higher Education Area, e.g. Master's Degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education
or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND
After having fulfilled the education requirements, a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional
experience (finance, budget or related working experience), out of which a minimum of 3 years of
experience at management level.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Leadership skills to lead teams and develop solutions, and to adapt new and emerging technologies to solve business and operational needs; Knowledge of accounting software;
Knowledge of the EU Financial Rules;
Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control;
Ability to mentor and motivate staff.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
University and/or Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Banking/Accounting and/or specialised
training/course in finance/accounting or other related field;
Leadership skills to lead teams and develop solutions, and to adapt new and emerging
technologies to solve business and operational needs;
Knowledge and/or experience in strategic management and/or public administration.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A
Official announcement and details on the recruitment procedure available at: https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/57196/call-contributions-european-union-capacity-building-mission-somalia-eucap-somalia_en
How to apply:
Official announcement and details on the recruitment procedure available at: https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/57196/call-contributions-european-union-capacity-building-mission-somalia-eucap-somalia_en