Financial Work Economist in the Procurement Department

About the Position

East Europe Foundation announces a competition for the position of Financial Work Economist in the Procurement Department. The role is based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a start date in June 2024. The position is full-time, with a work format that combines offline and online activities.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

• Support project activities in terms of contracts with experts/contractors/service providers.
• Monitor the fulfillment of such contracts’ terms.
• Control the timely submission and accounting of documents.
• Prepare payment requests.
• Compile the payment register.
• Communicate with contractors/service providers.
• Create and adjust the payments plan for the periods.
• Control the justification of payments.
• Plan/fact analysis following the approval of expenses/conclusion of new contracts/payments.
• Control the accounting of project balances in terms of Budget details, providing daily updates.
• Support external audit.
• Provide documentary support of the procurement process, in accordance with the policies and procedures of EEF.
• Prepare various types of contracts, such as: agreements with service providers, experts, consultants, etc.
• Perform other department tasks within the project’s implementation according to the Management’s requests and EEF’s needs.

Requirements

• Exceptional level of self-organization; an independent and result-oriented approach, and a desire to learn.
• Skills in effective communication and negotiation.
• Ability to work in a team, be moderate and diligent in performing tasks.
• Ability to adapt well to changes and successfully establish and adjust priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with a large volume of primary documentation.
• Experience controlling compliance with the terms of contracts with service providers.
• Experience working with a large array of data and the ability to process and analyze it operatively.
• Experience in budgeting, planning expenses by items, and controlling targeted use of funds.
• Higher education in economics and/or related specialties.
• 5 years of confirmed experience in procurement and contract administration.
• Experience in the private sector and/or international organizations.
• PC and MS Office skills; knowledge of accounting systems will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Ukrainian and English.
• Knowledge of the legislation on economic contracts and their conclusion.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a reputable organization.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

About the Company

East Europe Foundation is a leading organization in its field, dedicated to promoting economic and social development in Eastern Europe.

How to Apply

To participate in the competition, please send your CV and cover letter to the mailbox [email protected] by June 16, 2024. Specify the vacancy title in the subject of the email. We will only contact selected candidates. Please, do not make inquiries by phone.