Technical Support for Delegated Cooperation Initiatives in Egypt Programme

The Consultant to be hired will be directly responsible for: A) For ongoing EU-Delegated Programmes, the Consultant is required to: to participate in the tender processes and evaluations of at least one Call for Proposal related to the activities of the on going Programmes. to participate in the processes and evaluations of at least three call for tenders related to the activities of the on going Programmes. B) For newly signed Contribution Agreements, the Consultant shall assist in: - the preparation of tender documents for the start-up of the PMU office spaces, furniture and equipment, including the preparation of the technical specifications, tender documents, tendering procedures and consequent evaluation for newly signed contribution agreements. the preparation of the intitial tendering procedures for the activities of the newly started EU-Delegated Programmes. participating in Evaluation Committees for tenders. assisting and verifying the process of tender evaluation of EU-PRAG (Practical guide on contract procedures for European Union external action) and their harmonization with local regulations. support AICS-Cairo in any other tendering procedures and participate in the Evaluation committees of their tenders. C) Other duties: - the preparation of the tax exemption lists of services and supplies to exempted during the implementation of the programme, based on the budget, and all the related exchange letters with the in-charge Ministries. the preparation of the letters and coordination with Egyptian counterparts requesting to approve AICS conditions to start the implementation period. the preparation of the ToRs and forms for launching of vacancy announcements for the personnel of the EU-Delegated programmes and evaluation of received applications. support ongoing EU-Delegated Programmes during the implementation of the audit procedure and other contracts. support AICS-Cairo in any other financial reporting task and during the audit procedures and updates to the AICS Rome. perform other duties as required per the Office needs. Requirements Essential requirements 3.1 Education background Bachelor's University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Procurement or similar field of studies. Other degrees will be considered when matched with highly qualified professional experience in the sector of intervention. 3.2 Language skills Arabic native speaker. English both written and spoken (C1 European level). 3.3 Experiences and competences - Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience (post-graduation) in the field of administrative/financial/procurement sectors in the framework of development programmes. - Experience in procurement, budgeting, planning and reporting on international funded projects of at least 5 years. - Experience in the Italian and/or European procurement procedures of at least 3 years. - Professional skills and experience in the support for procurement and recruitment procedures. - Proficient in using computers including Microsoft programs, spreadsheet, Email (outlook). 3.4 Preferred requirements - Atleast level B1 of the Italian language. - Relevant professional experience with Italian and international organisations (UN, EU). - Teamwork and effective communicational skills.