FINANCE AND CONTRACTS OFFICER – POST NO. 514235

PRINT FINANCE AND CONTRACTS OFFICER – POST NO. 514235 29.05.2026 New opportunity Teaser We offer a position as a “Finance and Contracts Officer” within the Regional Partnerships Unit at the EU Delegation to Kenya.

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Union (EU) is an economic and political union between 27 European States. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic missions, also known as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to that of an embassy.

The EU Delegation in Nairobi represents the European Union in Kenya, working in close coordination with the Embassies of the EU Member States. The Delegation ensures bilateral relations with Kenya in the political, economic, trade and other co-operation areas. Additionally, it manages EU external cooperation programs both at bilateral and regional levels.

Offer

We offer a position as a “Finance and Contracts Officer” within the Regional Partnerships Unit at the EU Delegation to Kenya. The workplace is Nairobi, for a fixed term contract of two (2) years, subject to six months’ probation and it is open to Kenya nationals and residents with a valid work permit.

We offer a competitive position in a lively and multicultural environment. Full time of 37.5 hours per week (under flexible time regime) and remunerated according to a salary table in shillings (basic minimum 511,049KES), including a supplementary pension scheme and medical insurance, offered to employees and their families under certain conditions. After recruitment, the chosen candidate will occupy a specific Local Agent job Category 1, for a job description that can evolve according to the needs.

Main Objectives To contribute, under the supervision of the Team Leader, in driving team performance and ensuring alignment with Headquarters' directives. As an initiator, provide proactive support to the Team Leader, enabling informed decision-making and effective execution. Deliver expert guidance and assistance to colleagues within the section, promoting collaborative and effective workflows between the initiation and the verification phases.

General and specific assistance to colleagues within the section, promoting collaborative and effective workflows between the initiation and the verification phases. Main Tasks BUSINESS MANAGEMENT and PLANNING Provide advice on financial and budgetary matters to the staff in the section of the Delegation, with a high degree of autonomy. Provide and organise training on contractual and financial matters for Delegation staff and beneficiaries.

Independently monitor and control the performance, the priorities and the achievements of the objectives set for the operations for which she/he is in charge, bringing significant problems along with solutions to the immediate attention of the Team Leader.

Take part in negotiations of technical and financial aspects of contracts linked to the preparation and implementation of external projects. Ensure proper archiving and filing of documents related to EU external programmes.

Draft financial aspects of contracts, draft documents linked to financial operations (addenda, payment orders, recovery orders and debit notes). Liaise with other staff members in the section, as needed, and provide advice and comments on draft financing agreements, identification and action fiches as well as on financial and budgetary matters.

Contribute to the preparation of reports for Delegation and Commission management and in providing support to visiting missions. Assist in giving support to beneficiaries.

Interface with INTPA financial and legal services and ensure proper functioning of informatics tools for budgetary and accountancy management.

Provide comprehensive support to team members and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. BUDGET and FINANCE Ensure financial initiation.

Check financial aspects of contracts, draft documents linked to financial operations (addenda, payment orders, recovery orders, debit notes).

Ensure that the adequate financial circuits are in place and followed. Provide advice on sound financial management.

Advice and comments on draft financing agreements, identification and action fiches.

Provide advice on sound financial management and application of EU rules.

Ensure the quality (including accuracy and comprehensiveness) of the data entered into specific informatic tools. Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with financial and contractual activities, ensuring timely reporting and mitigation. PROCUREMENT and CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Contribute to the preparation of files for calls for tenders and calls for proposals and ensure the financial initiation of procurement and grant award procedures.

Ensure that contract