Recruitment of a Financial Manager
Estonia - Latvia - Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme within European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument 2007-2013 is looking for a Financial Manager
Please find the detailed announcement and task description for the Financial Manager.
Required Qualification and Experience
- University Degree in the field of economics / business / banking or equivalent;
- excellent knowledge of Latvian or Estonian or Russian and English languages, both – oral and written;
- good knowledge of European Union regional development policies and relevant legislation;
- knowledge of European Neighbourhood and Partnership policy, including Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EC External Actions (PRAG) rules and European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument;
- programme / project management skills;
- minimum two years practical experience of financial management or auditing of EU (ERDF) funded programmes / projects;
- previous experience of working with INTERREG Programmes / projects will be considered as advantage;
- budget planning and accounting skills;
- good writing, communication and presentation skills;
- analytical skills;
- ability to work in multi cultural environment;
- ability to work in a team and undertake leadership in coordinating the implementation of entrusted tasks with other team members;
- computer literacy;
- experience with basic office management and administrative tasks.
Terms of Employment and Selection
The Financial Manager will legally be employed under the Latvian Labour Law by the State Regional Development Agency.
The employment is foreseen on a full-time basis (40 hours a week) for the period until end 2015. The successful candidate will be expected to commence the work at earliest convenience.
A competitive salary will be offered depending on the qualification and experience of the selected candidates.
How to apply?
Application, consisting of the CV and a motivation letter in English, shall be addressed to Ms Unda Ozoliņa, the JTS, and sent via e-mail: info@estlatrus.eu. Deadline for the submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 8 April 2010.
Pre-selected successful candidates will be invited for the interview in Riga, Latvia in April 2010.