Consultants for assessment of grant financial reports
European Endowment for Democracy, Belgium
Job Description
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a grant-making organisation which has been established by the EU Member States and the European Union institutions to foster and encourage democratisation and deep and sustainable democracy. EED has been established as an independent private law foundation with its seat in Brussels.
The EED relies on a network of consultants, including in countries of the European Neighbourhood and beyond, to provide support to the EED Secretariat in assessing financial reports from EED grant beneficiaries at moments of high volume of reports. With this specific consultancy assignments, EED is looking to add to its roster of experts up to three consultants (Arabic speakers).
Assignments for consultants on the roster may range from 1 to 5 days per assignment, with the exact consultancy fee depending on the nature and complexity of the requested work as well as the experience and track record of the consultant. The number of assignments will be variable, depending on the demand and needs of the EED Secretariat. In this regard, it is to be noted that pre-selection on roster does not guarantee assignments.
The assignments will mainly consist in the revision and assessment of financial reports submitted by beneficiaries as part of EED grants with a specific focus on media initiatives and to a lesser extent civil society organisations. Consultants will be requested to verify their correctness and compliance (calculations, completeness of supporting documents, eligibility of expenses etc.) with the approved budget and all EED contractual stipulations and, where applicable, to liaise with grant beneficiaries to clarify such reports.
Requirements
Benefits
Expressions of interest should be submitted online using the apply panel on this page.
Please submit your CV (Europass format required) including a cover letter and contact details for two referees. The cover letter must explain the legal status of the individual (or associated company), whether they are able to issue EED with an invoice for services, and what is their hour or daily fee.
After successfully submitting your application you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application.
Please no phone calls/emails/letters. Candidates will be contacted only when a suitable assignment may arise. Prospective members of the Roster may also be contacted for a written test.
Freelance individuals, people attached to an existing consultancy firm or NGOs are equally eligible to apply.
All applicants must be able to issue EED with an invoice for services.
The applications will not be returned to candidates but will be kept on file by the EED for when a suitable opportunity may arise. The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information.
EED accepts applications for this call for consultants to be included in the Roster of Experts on a rolling basis. The final deadline is open until Friday 8 October 2021 at 12 midnight Brussels time (consultants may be contacted also before the end of the call).