Would you like to take the opportunity to work for a European Agency? If you have a good proficiency in English and knowledge of procurement rules of the European Commission this could be your chance to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

We are looking for a Finance and Procurement Assistant.

Responsabilità

Support the procurement team in the execution of the whole procurement cycle, from call preparation to implementation of the contracts. Tasks include: 

• Carrying out procurement activities, both the call preparation and evaluation phase;


• Inserting data into tables & preparing reports;


• Working with documents and managing them on DMS;


• Support in contract management;


• Various ad hoc tasks assigned by the team leader. 

• Excellent knowledge of English (at least B2 level); 


• 1 year of relevant working experience in procurement roles;


• Good knowledge of procurement or grant rules of the European Commission;


• Previous experience in the EU environment would be considered an asset; 


• Ability to work with numbers and related tools, with documents and their storage in DMS tools, with tables and reporting tools;


• Ability to follow a complex process with high attention to details;


• Full proficiency in IT tools, particularly in Excel and Word as well as in digital communication tools;


• Behavioural competencies: team player, able to take up ad hoc tasks, ability to support team upon call/need arisen, agility/willingness to execute a variety of support tasks, ability to work effectively in teleworking mode. 

Assignment: initial contract 3 months starting from February 2021, with possibility of extensions. Expected duration of assignment 1 year. 

Salary: approx €1800 per month before taxes.

Work modalities: initially working from home, relocation to Parma, Italy required in the future.

Please send your English Europass CV