Specialist in Interreg Finance Management

Specialist in Interreg Finance Management 

INTERACT Office Viborg

Viborg, Denmark

What is the job about?

As a member of the Interact team you will:

• analyse and interpret the financial rules in EU regulations;
• analyse and lead discussions on programmes’ finance-related procedures and practices, and facilitate change in programme financial management practices;
• provide support to programme management authorities and other relevant stakeholders on programme and project financial management issues;
• coordinate networks of experts who work with financial management issues in the Interreg community;
• develop and deliver events, including advisory services, trainings, workshops, meetings, etc. (from concept development to organisation, management, moderation, reporting and follow-up) in face-to-face and online environments;
• liaise with stakeholders within Interreg and the wider cooperation community, including European Institutions;
• support, and if necessary substitute, your Interact financial management colleagues in delivering Interact's services;
• cooperate with and support your colleagues in the Interact Office Viborg Team in internal development projects and operational tasks;
• perform other tasks according to the needs of Interact and other Interreg programmes.

The main tasks of the specialist in Interreg Finance Management in Interact Office Viborg will be to:

• facilitate processes in the Interreg community that lead to harmonisation and simplification of Interreg management tools and practices; i.e. work in/lead Harmonised Implementation Tools and Harmonised Implementation Practices projects;
• manage the network of Transnational finance officers;
• develop and implement training programme components in the Interact Academy related to financial management tasks;
• perform the tasks of public procurement officer for Interact Office Viborg;

Who are we looking for?

The minimum requirements for this position, and which applicants should regard as eligibility criteria, are:

• Working experience of at least 2 years in Interreg or another European Union fund programme and/or project;
• Master or post-graduate degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields of study (EU- or International Studies, Public Management, Economy, etc.);
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.

Knowledge and experience necessary for this position:

• Knowledge and understanding of Interreg programmes and their projects, including their management practices and challenges (specifically related to finance);
• Knowledge and understanding of EU Regional Policy and regulations;
• Specialist knowledge of the management lifecycle of Interreg programmes and projects;
• Knowledge of public procurement procedures;
• Strong experience in training and facilitating workshops (online and in-person), organising and leading networks of experts;
• Designing and delivering learning content that is particularly important and meaningful for diverse audiences' needs, through a variety of digital tools and face-to-face experiences.

Personal skills/assets essential for this position:

• Drive and determination to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines;
• Ability to plan, coordinate and implement activities;
• Ability to manage the big picture, in addition to having an eye for detail;
• Independent, yet team-oriented and service minded approach;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Proactive personality, with a pragmatic attitude to daily work;
• Strong sense of initiative and personal responsibility.

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