Finance and Contracts Officer – EU Delegation Kenya

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Nairobi is seeking a Finance and Contracts Officer for its Regional Partnerships Unit. The position is a two‑year fixed‑term contract, based in Nairobi, and open to Kenyan nationals or residents with a valid work permit.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent advice on financial and budgetary matters to delegation staff and beneficiaries.
• Organise and deliver training on contractual and financial procedures.
• Monitor and control the performance, priorities and results of assigned operations, escalating significant issues to the Team Leader.
• Participate in negotiations of technical and financial aspects of contracts.
• Support the Team Leader in decision‑making and execution of tasks across the initiation and verification phases.

Required profile

• Kenyan national or resident with a valid work permit.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide proactive support to the Team Leader.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance and propose solutions.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting and contract administration.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time position (37.5 hours/week) under a flexible time regime.
• Basic salary minimum 511,049 KES per month, plus pension scheme and medical insurance for employee and family.
• Multicultural work environment within an EU diplomatic mission.