Call for Applications: Financial Officer for SMARTMED Project (Interreg NEXT MED Programme) عودة إلى الفرص

BUSINESSMED, the Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises is seeking to appoint a part time Financial Officer for the EU-funded SMARTMED Project (funded by the EU under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme). The selected candidate will regularly monitor the financial performance of the project in close coordination with the Project Coordinator and partners, in order to avoid ineligible expenditures or the risk of financial decommitment.

He/she has to have experience in managing EU funds and oversees the correct management of the project budget in line with national legislation. This includes budget modifications, financial reporting, submission of payment claims, and transfer of Interreg funds to the project partners.

Structure

BUSINESSMED, the Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises, is the main regional representative of the private sector reflecting the interests of 22 Business Confederations from the North / South shore of the Mediterranean.

Our activities are essentially aimed at supporting the development of the private sector in the Mediterranean Basin. As the main permanent structure dedicated to intergovernmental economic cooperation in the Mediterranean, BUSINESSMED aims to:

• Strengthen exchanges between the European Union and the Mediterranean countries;
• Improve technology transfer and know-how towards the countries of the South Shore of the Mediterranean;
• Increase the flow of foreign direct investment in the Euro- Mediterranean area;
• Implement a reference framework for investors;
• Create partnership opportunities between the various business communities in the region;
• Lobbying activities aimed at greater participation of the private sector in actions carried out by government authorities and the creation of a free trade area.

Functions and Duties

• Financial monitoring and reporting of the grants, ensuring compliance with the EU funded projects eligibility rules and Guide;
• Prepare and submit financial reports and information related to projects’ implementation to the donor, the Joint Steering Committee of the projects;
• Check the reports and applications for payment submitted by the beneficiaries and define the compliance with the provisions of the Subsidy contract;
• Keep and archive all the documents related to the implementation of the project, as well as the documents related to financial monitoring according to the rules to ensure the accessibility for institutions and managers;
• Perform procurement procedures;
• Support Project Manager in ensuring accurate accounting and sound financial administration of project funds;
• Provide information and consult applicants and beneficiaries when it comes to financial management, application, assessment, contracting, progress, implementation, reporting and payments;
• Update Financial info (incurred expenses and payments) declared to the European Commission into ad-hoc platforms and systems;
• In cooperation with the partners, prepare payment requests to the donor;

Qualifications, Experience and competences

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent field of study
• Minimum of 05 years’ proven experience in financial management, preferably within EU-funded projects.
• At least 03 years of professional experience working with NGOs or international organizations.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting software’s and MS Office – Excel
• A team player, accountable and able to work autonomously
• Well-organized, efficient and reliable
• Able to manage time and priorities’ tasks, within tight time constraints
• Hands-on attitude and willing to help flexibly if required
• Previous experience working on projects funded by the Interreg/NEXT MED/ENI CBC MED Programme is mandatory
• Prior work experience on managing multi-country projects is very important.

Application

Deadline for the submission of the applications: 10 February 2026 Please send in a single document:

Europass format CV in English or French with a recent photo and a cover letter (one page maximum), specifying the reference “SMARTMED-FINANCE2026” to the following address: bcd@businessmed-umce.org.

The applications which do not comply with the above-mentioned standards will not be shortlisted for the first assessment. Following a review of the applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to an interview.