All Things Urban

Eurocities is the network of more than 200 cities in 38 countries, representing 130 million people, working together to ensure a good quality of life for all. You greet your neighbour as you leave home on your way to do work that is meaningful and decently paid. The air is clean and free of honking car horns. Using the free public wifi, you see that today the public square is a local artisans’ and farmers’ market. Your phone polls you on a few quick ideas that the local administration wants to try. You truly feel like you are a part of the city, and, as such, a part of Europe. This is the future that European cities have been working to build through Eurocities since 1986. We help cities inspire each other. When a crisis hits, the urgency of local coordination and information sharing is starkly obvious – but with longer-burning issues like climate change, social equality and a vibrant economy this ‘glocal’ approach is no less essential. That’s why we work with over 200 of Europe’s largest cities to improve the lives of over 130 million residents across 38 countries. That’s the ‘cities’ part of ‘Eurocities’. Hundreds of cities have already committed to getting carbon emissions down to zero, welcoming migrants and refugees, and governing through dialogue with their residents. Local governments work on the ground with citizens and residents, and are essential partners for turning EU policies and ambitions into reality. As such, cities must be included directly in European decision making and should be in direct receipt of European funds. That’s the ‘Euro’ part of ‘Eurocities.’ So Eurocities, Europe plus cities, equals a better future for all.

Organisation Eurocities, the network of major European cities, is recruiting an EU projects finance officer to work in the finance team, ideally starting as soon as possible.

As finance officer, you will be responsible for the financial management of Eurocities’ portfolio of EU-funded grants (mainly H2020 and AMIF) and service contracts, supporting their life cycle from the application phase to the final reporting. You will work under the supervision of the finance coordinator at the Eurocities Brussels office. In this role, you will: - support the projects team with the financial management of Eurocities EU-funded projects - manage ongoing projects’ budgets, including follow‐up of staff and other direct costs - liaise regularly with project partners and the European Commission on financial aspects related to the projects, including the submission of costs statements - prepare financial reports and supporting documents for internal and external audits - review projects administrative and financial documentation (Consortium and Partnership Agreements, Grant Agreements/Amendments, partners financial documentation) - contribute to the financial and administrative preparations of project proposals and tenders - train new staff members in financial management of EU grants - improve internal financial procedures

You have: - 2-3 years of experience in financial management - excellent knowledge of European funding programmes and rules - excellent organisational and planning skills - C1 level in English, oral and written - excellent communication skills - good interpersonal skills for an international environment - a problem-solving attitude, attention to detail, initiative and self-motivating Assets: - knowledge in administration and bookkeeping - proficiency in French; other languages an advantage You are: - a dynamic team player - able to work independently - agile in a changing environment with the ability to juggle competing deadlines

We offer A full-time employment position, under Belgian legislation: - The selected candidate will need to either live in Belgium or be willing to move to Belgium for the duration of the contract (candidates need to provide a Belgian address). - An open-ended contract, starting as soon as possible - 2.800 € - 3.200 € monthly gross salary, according to profile and experience Benefits Meal vouchers, pension plan, hospitalisation insurance, public transport costs, 13th month, éco-chèques Some additional benefit examples are: - training opportunities and access to on-line trainings - a dynamic international team - a pleasant working environment - flexible working and relaxed dress code - part time teleworking. Eurocities promotes the importance of a work life balance. Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation, explicitly describing point by point their relevant experience and linking it to the requirements for the position, together with a CV with at least two referees (including your current or last employer) by Friday 18 March 2022 at 12:00 to: Patricia de Wouters, Head of HR, at [email protected]. Please send the documents in PDF format and mention ‘finance officer’ in the subject line. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be assessed daily and interviews may take place before the application deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, read our privacy policy. www.eurocities.eu

2800-3200 Euro gross

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