ph3Financial Expert - Interreg NEXT MED Programme /h3 pThe selected candidate will become part of the Joint Secretariat (JS), the structure that supports the Managing Authority in the Programme's technical and financial supervision, assists beneficiaries, and monitors projects funded by the European Union.
/p pbLocation: /b The position is mainly from remote, with the flexibility to attend office in Cagliari when requested.
/p h3Requirements /h3 ul liMaster's degree or equivalent university qualification in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
/li liAt least 4 years of proven professional experience in the financial management of international cooperation programmes and/or projects, or programmes/projects funded by the European Union.
/li liExperience in financial planning and accounting management.
/li liExperience in financial monitoring and reporting of programmes and projects.
/li liGood knowledge of EU legislation, administrative procedures, and financial instruments.
/li liExcellent written and spoken command of either English or French (minimum C1 level).
/li liGood written and spoken command of a second language (English or French, minimum B2 level).
/li liExperience working in multidisciplinary, international, and multicultural teams.
/li liExcellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
/li liAvailability for frequent national and international travel.
/li /ul h3Role-specific requirements /h3 ul liDrafting financial documentation related to calls for proposals and grant agreements.
/li liProviding support to beneficiaries and auditors on project financial matters.
/li liKnowledge and application of rules concerning expenditure eligibility, public procurement, and State aid.




/li liSupporting financial reporting and the preparation of financial reports.
/li liAbility to develop manuals, guidelines, and tools for project financial management.
/li liExperience in reviewing project budgets and conducting financial negotiations.
/li liAbility to assess contract amendment requests from a financial perspective.
/li liExperience in monitoring audits, financial controls, and verification activities.
/li /ul h3Preferred qualifications /h3 ul liKnowledge of Arabic at a minimum B2 level.
/li liAt least 6 months of experience in technical assistance activities or in the management of cooperation programmes/projects funded under ENPI CBC MED and/or ENI CBC MED .
/li liAt least 6 months of professional experience gained in one or more Mediterranean partner countries outside the European Union.
/li liUniversity Master's degree and/or advanced training programmes relevant to the professional profile.
/li /ul h3Tasks /h3 pThe selected candidate will contribute to the financial management of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme and its funded projects, supporting the Managing Authority and the Joint Secretariat in monitoring, reporting, and financial control activities.
/p pSpecifically, the successful candidate will be involved in the following activities: /p ul liDrafting financial documentation related to calls for proposals,



grant agreements, and related annexes.
/li liProviding support to beneficiaries and auditors on project financial matters.
/li liAssisting with financial reporting and the verification of expenditure eligibility.
/li liAnalysing project budgets and supporting the financial negotiation of grant agreements.
/li liPreparing financial reports, statistics, and documentation supporting Programme activities.
/li liDeveloping manuals, guidelines, and tools for project financial management.
/li liAssessing contract amendment requests from a financial perspective.
/li liMonitoring audits, financial checks, and controls on funded projects.
/li liSupporting capacity?building activities for beneficiaries and auditors.
/li liContributing to the preparation of documentation required by the European Commission and the Programme's governing bodies.
/li /ul pThe selected candidate will join the Joint Secretariat of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, a multidisciplinary team composed of project management and monitoring experts, financial experts, IT specialists, communication professionals, and knowledge?capitalisation experts supporting the Managing Authority in the implementation of the Euro?Mediterranean cooperation programme.
/p h3What we offer /h3 ul liA******-month consultancy contract with the possibility of renewal.
/li liThe opportunity to work in an international and multicultural environment.
/li liThe chance to contribute to one of the European Union's leading cooperation programmes in the Mediterranean region.
/li liCompensation commensurate with the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
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📌 Financial Expert - Interreg Next Med 2021-2027 Programme (Cagliari)
🏢 Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini
📍 Cagliari